Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Summary Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information

				2011		2010		2009
Cash paid during the period for:
	Interest			$	13,815	$	12,219	$	7,854
	Income taxes, net of refunds				10,232		16,776		19,336
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Increase (decrease) in accounts payable associated with acquisition of
		property and equipment			659		164		(1,892)
	Capital lease obligations				466		4,057		8,222
	Restricted stock vested				4,476		48		90
	Effect of acquisitions and related transactions:
		Assets acquired, net of cash and adjustments			408,429		94,686		170,783
		Liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests			(163,970)		(37,101)		(74,957)
		Notes payable and other obligations			(5,236)		(3,895)		-
			Payment for interests in surgery centers and related transactions	$	239,223	$	53,690	$	95,826