Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Increase resulting from current period tax positions	$ 1,997
Decrease resulting from audit settlements	6,944
Long Term Liabilities [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Total amount of accrued interest and penalties resulting from unrecognized tax benefits	$ 15,995
Years 2005 through 2010 [Member] \| Anchen [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Number of states under audit	2

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Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities.

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Amount accrued for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return.

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