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Receivables
3 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]  
Receivables
Receivables

A summary of net receivables is as follows:
(In thousands)
April 1, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
Gross accounts receivable
$
1,015,120

 
$
958,843

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
48,641

 
43,028

 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
966,479

 
915,815

 
 
 
 
Current portion of lease receivables
19,875

 
29,128

 
 
 
 
Total receivables, net
$
986,354

 
$
944,943



During the second quarter of 2008, Fujitsu Services Limited’s ("Fujitsu") contract as the prime contractor in the National Health Service ("NHS") initiative to automate clinical processes and digitize medical records in the Southern region of England was terminated by the NHS. This had the effect of automatically terminating our subcontract for the project. We continue to be in dispute with Fujitsu regarding Fujitsu’s obligation to pay the amounts comprised of accounts receivable and contracts receivable related to that subcontract, and we are working with Fujitsu to resolve these issues based on processes provided for in the contract. Part of that process requires final resolution of disputes between Fujitsu and the NHS regarding the contract termination. As of April 1, 2017, it remains unlikely that our matter with Fujitsu will be resolved in the next 12 months. Therefore, these receivables have been classified as long-term and represent less than the majority of other long-term assets at April 1, 2017 and December 31, 2016. While the ultimate collectability of the receivables pursuant to this process is uncertain, we believe that we have valid and equitable grounds for recovery of such amounts and that collection of recorded amounts is probable. Nevertheless, it is reasonably possible that our estimates regarding collectability of such amounts might materially change in the near term, considering that we do not have complete knowledge of the status of the proceedings between Fujitsu and NHS and their effect on our claim.

During the first three months of both 2017 and 2016, we received total client cash collections of $1.3 billion.