Quarterly Information (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data |
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May 31, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Jun. 30, 2011 |
Mar. 31, 2011 |
Dec. 31, 2010 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
Jun. 30, 2010 |
Mar. 31, 2010 |
Dec. 31, 2009 |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
Sep. 30, 2009 |
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| Authorized stock split declared and distributed, number of shares per each share held | 2 | |||||||||||
| Revenue: | ||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ 250,107 | $ 238,296 | $ 227,116 | $ 214,114 | $ 212,516 | $ 211,527 | $ 204,386 | $ 203,320 | $ 929,633 | $ 831,749 | $ 720,108 | |
| Gross Profit | 68,227 | 66,399 | 63,066 | 55,959 | 61,094 | 57,013 | 50,551 | 52,175 | 253,651 | 220,833 | 191,346 | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 34,560 | 35,259 | 33,572 | 28,667 | 30,904 | 31,658 | 28,787 | 27,429 | 132,058 | 118,778 | 107,028 | |
| Operating income from continuing operations: | ||||||||||||
| Legal and settlement recovery (expense), net | 1,169 | (361) | 6,037 | (686) | 808 | 5,351 | 4,271 | |||||
| Operating income from continuing operations | 34,836 | 30,779 | 29,494 | 27,292 | 30,190 | 25,355 | 27,801 | 24,060 | 122,401 | 107,406 | 88,589 | |
| Discontinued operations, net of income taxes: | ||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from discontinued operations | 197 | (65) | (265) | 1,060 | 1,200 | 752 | (1,972) | (133) | 1,040 | (5,734) | ||
| Loss on disposal | (179) | (3) | (554) | (105) | (28) | (841) | (28) | (1,567) | ||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations | 18 | (68) | (819) | (105) | 1,032 | 1,200 | 752 | (1,972) | (974) | 1,012 | (7,301) | |
| Net income | 25,575 | 19,892 | 18,219 | 17,482 | 21,713 | 17,325 | 18,743 | 12,628 | 81,168 | 70,409 | 46,540 | |
| Basic earnings per share: | ||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 0.75 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.60 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.52 | $ 0.41 | $ 2.39 | $ 1.99 | $ 1.53 | |
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.02) | $ 0.03 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.02 | $ (0.05) | $ (0.03) | $ 0.03 | $ (0.21) | |||
| Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.75 | $ 0.57 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.50 | $ 0.54 | $ 0.36 | $ 2.36 | $ 2.02 | $ 1.32 | |
| Diluted earnings per share: | ||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 0.73 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.54 | $ 0.50 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.45 | $ 0.50 | $ 0.40 | $ 2.31 | $ 1.93 | $ 1.51 | |
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | $ (0.03) | $ (0.01) | $ 0.03 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.02 | $ (0.05) | $ (0.03) | $ 0.03 | $ (0.21) | |||
| Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.73 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.49 | $ 0.61 | $ 0.48 | $ 0.52 | $ 0.35 | $ 2.28 | $ 1.96 | $ 1.30 | |
Health Services |
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| Revenue: | ||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 156,303 | 141,788 | 137,779 | 130,011 | 129,032 | 127,307 | 127,279 | 130,640 | 565,881 | 514,258 | 495,141 | |
| Gross Profit | 147,239 | 130,276 | 131,547 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 72,524 | 65,551 | 58,673 | |||||||||
| Operating income from continuing operations: | ||||||||||||
| Operating income from continuing operations | 20,617 | 15,923 | 19,352 | 18,823 | 19,985 | 14,509 | 12,723 | 17,508 | 74,715 | 64,725 | 72,874 | |
Human Services |
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| Revenue: | ||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 93,804 | 96,508 | 89,337 | 84,103 | 83,484 | 84,220 | 77,107 | 72,680 | 363,752 | 317,491 | 224,967 | |
| Gross Profit | 106,412 | 90,557 | 59,799 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 59,590 | 51,067 | 47,442 | |||||||||
| Operating income from continuing operations: | ||||||||||||
| Operating income from continuing operations | 13,288 | 14,908 | 10,123 | 8,503 | 12,390 | 10,684 | 9,037 | 7,379 | 46,822 | 39,490 | 12,357 | |
Corporate/Other |
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| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (56) | 2,160 | 913 | |||||||||
| Operating income from continuing operations: | ||||||||||||
| Operating income from continuing operations | $ (238) | $ 309 | $ 19 | $ (34) | $ (2,185) | $ 162 | $ 4 | $ (141) | $ 56 | $ (2,160) | $ (913) | |
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- Definition Costs, net of reimbursed insurance claims, related to significant legal settlements and non-routine legal matters, including future probable legal costs estimated to be incurred in connection with those matters and expenses directly related to acquisitions.
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- Definition Gain (loss) after tax expense or benefit, not previously recognized and resulting from the sale of a business component, which is recognized at the date of sale. A gain (loss) reflects the amount by which the consideration received exceeds (is exceeded by) the net carrying amount (reflecting previous provisions for loss on disposal, if any) of the disposal group. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition After tax income (loss) from operations of a business component (exclusive of any gain (loss) on disposal, or provision therefore) during the reporting period, until its disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items before deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) derived from discontinued operations during the period, net of related tax effect, per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income or loss derived from discontinued operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition This item represents the conversion ratio used in the calculation of a stock split. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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