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Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees (Details) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Apr. 22, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 03, 2023 state lawsuit
California Employment Litigation Claims Related To Reimbursement For Cell phone and Mileage Expenses
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
Amount awarded to other party			$ 1,290
California Employment Litigation Claims Related To Wages And Hour Class Action
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
Amount awarded to other party			$ 800
New York Employment Litigation Claims Related To Wages And Hour Class Action
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
Amount awarded to other party		$ 6,450
Blue Cross Blue Shield Litigation
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
Number of claims \| lawsuit				2
Number of states in which operated \| state				8
Humana Litigation
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
Amount awarded to other party	$ 122,600
Prejudgment interest awarded	$ 40,700