Acquisitions (Revs and Earnings) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net earnings	$ 68,172	$ 65,836	$ 128,286	$ 128,109
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	49,211	47,273	92,130	91,735
Net earnings and comprehensive income attributable to AmSurg Corp. common shareholders	18,961	18,563	36,156	36,374
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues			2,643	1,341
Net earnings			576	426
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests			355	227
Net earnings and comprehensive income attributable to AmSurg Corp. common shareholders			$ 221	$ 199