ModivCare (MODV) 10-Q 10 May 18 2018 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	May 07, 2018
Document Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	PROVIDENCE SERVICE CORP
Entity Central Index Key	1,220,754
Trading Symbol	prsc
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--03-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		13,023,928
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 86,229	$ 95,310
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $5,784 in 2018 and $5,762 in 2017	173,176	158,926
Other receivables	4,542	5,759
Prepaid expenses and other	52,646	35,243
Restricted cash	1,597	1,091
Total current assets	318,190	296,329
Property and equipment, net	50,447	50,377
Goodwill	122,540	121,668
Intangible assets, net	42,962	43,939
Equity investments	166,276	169,912
Other assets	11,206	12,028
Restricted cash, less current portion	4,267	5,205
Deferred tax asset	4,355	4,632
Total assets	720,243	704,090
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term obligations	1,712	2,400
Accounts payable	19,009	15,404
Accrued expenses	105,258	103,838
Accrued transportation costs	100,270	83,588
Deferred revenue	28,745	17,381
Reinsurance and related liability reserves	4,802	4,319
Total current liabilities	259,796	226,930
Long-term obligations, less current portion	644	584
Other long-term liabilities	20,499	21,386
Deferred tax liabilities	40,704	41,627
Total liabilities	321,643	290,527
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Stockholders' equity
Common stock: Authorized 40,000,000 shares; $0.001 par value; 17,710,006 and 17,473,598 issued and outstanding (including treasury shares)	18	17
Additional paid-in capital	323,966	313,955
Retained earnings	214,869	204,818
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(23,879)	(25,805)
Treasury shares, at cost, 4,712,937 and 4,126,132 shares	(191,970)	(154,803)
Total Providence stockholders' equity	323,004	338,182
Noncontrolling interest	(1,950)	(2,165)
Total stockholders' equity	321,054	336,017
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders' equity	720,243	704,090
Convertible preferred stock
Redeemable convertible preferred stock
Convertible preferred stock, net: Authorized 10,000,000 shares; $0.001 par value; 803,200 and 803,200 issued and outstanding; 5.5%/8.5% dividend rate	$ 77,546	$ 77,546

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Accounts receivable allowance	$ 5,784	$ 5,762
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	17,710,006	17,473,598
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	17,710,006	17,473,598
Treasury shares, shares (in shares)	4,712,937	4,126,132
Convertible preferred stock
Convertible preferred stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Convertible preferred stock, Par Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Convertible preferred stock, Shares Issued (in shares)	803,200	803,200
Convertible preferred stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)	803,200	803,200
Convertible preferred stock | Cash Dividends
Convertible preferred stock, dividend rate	5.50%	5.50%
Convertible preferred stock | Paid-in-kind Dividends
Convertible preferred stock, dividend rate	8.50%	8.50%

Unaudited Condensed Consolidate

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Service revenue, net	$ 406,046	$ 399,494
Operating expenses:
Service expense	371,235	369,410
General and administrative expense	18,413	17,027
Depreciation and amortization	6,798	6,269
Total operating expenses	396,446	392,706
Operating income	9,600	6,788
Other expenses:
Interest expense, net	326	352
Equity in net (gain) loss of investees	2,321	2,060
Loss (gain) on foreign currency transactions	(623)	(62)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	7,576	4,438
Provision for income taxes	1,842	2,523
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	5,734	1,915
Discontinued operations, net of tax	(8)	(5,866)
Net income (loss)	5,726	(3,951)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(296)	(374)
Net income (loss) attributable to Providence	5,430	(4,325)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders (Note 11)	$ 3,762	$ (5,473)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.29	$ 0.03
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	(0.43)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	0.29	(0.40)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	0.29	0.03
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	(0.43)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.29	$ (0.40)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	13,105,965	13,704,272
Diluted (in shares)	13,199,440	13,768,524

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 5,726	$ (3,951)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(296)	(374)
Net income (loss) attributable to Providence	5,430	(4,325)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	1,926	1,201
Other comprehensive income:	1,926	1,201
Comprehensive income (loss)	7,652	(2,750)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(215)	(351)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Providence	$ 7,437	$ (3,101)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat6

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Operating activities
Net (loss) income	$ 5,726	$ (3,951)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	4,728	4,306
Amortization	2,070	1,963
Provision for doubtful accounts	16	198
Stock-based compensation	933	1,466
Deferred income taxes	(447)	(2,795)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount	166	175
Equity in net loss of investees	2,321	2,060
Other non-cash charges (credits)	(611)	(61)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(12,414)	1,063
Prepaid expenses and other	(3,232)	(1,906)
Reinsurance and related liability reserve	(820)	(1,404)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,250	12,339
Accrued transportation costs	16,683	18,599
Deferred revenue	7,660	2,007
Other long-term liabilities	589	2,139
Net cash provided by operating activities	25,618	36,198
Investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment	(4,987)	(5,738)
Net increase from short-term investments	0	(3)
Loan to joint venture	0	(566)
Net cash used in investing activities	(4,987)	(6,307)
Financing activities
Preferred stock dividends	(1,089)	(1,090)
Repurchase of common stock, for treasury	(37,167)	(18,753)
Proceeds from common stock issued pursuant to stock option exercise	9,301	99
Capital lease payments and other	(1,304)	(670)
Net cash used in financing activities	(30,259)	(20,414)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	115	548
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(9,513)	10,025
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	101,606	86,392
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	92,093	96,417
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	221	254
Cash paid for income taxes	463	454
Purchase of equipment through capital lease obligation	$ 677	$ 0

Organization and Basis of Prese

Organization and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Basis of Presentation	Organization and Basis of Presentation Description of Business The Providence Service Corporation (“we”, the “Company” or “Providence”) owns subsidiaries and investments primarily engaged in the provision of healthcare services in the United States and workforce development services internationally. The subsidiaries and other investments in which the Company holds interests comprise the following segments: • Non-Emergency Transportation Services (“NET Services”) – Nationwide manager of non-emergency medical transportation (“NET”) programs for state governments and managed care organizations. • Workforce Development Services (“WD Services”) – Global provider of employment preparation and placement services, legal offender rehabilitation services, youth community service programs and certain health related services to eligible participants of government sponsored programs. • Matrix Investment – Minority interest in CCHN Group Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Matrix”), a nationwide provider of in-home care optimization and management solutions, including comprehensive health assessments (“CHAs”), to members of managed care organizations, accounted for as an equity method investment. On February 16, 2018, Matrix acquired HealthFair, expanding its service offerings to include mobile health assessments, advanced diagnostic testing, and additional care optimization services. In addition to its segments’ operations, the Corporate and Other segment includes the Company’s activities at its corporate office that include executive, accounting, finance, internal audit, tax, legal, public reporting, certain strategic and corporate development functions and the results of the Company’s captive insurance company. On April 11, 2018, the Company announced an organizational consolidation plan to integrate substantially all activities and functions performed at the corporate holding company level into its wholly-owned subsidiary, LogistiCare. See Note 17, Subsequent Events, for further information. Basis of Presentation The Company follows accounting standards set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The FASB establishes accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. References to GAAP issued by the FASB in these footnotes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), which serves as the single source of authoritative non-SEC accounting and reporting standards to be applied by non-governmental entities. All amounts are presented in United States (“U.S.”) dollars, unless otherwise noted. The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the interim periods have been included. The Company has made estimates relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and certain disclosures to prepare these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018 . Management has evaluated events and transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date and through the date these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were filed, and considered the effect of such events in the preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 . The Company holds investments that are accounted for using the equity method. The Company does not control the decision-making process or business management practices of these affiliates. While the Company has access to certain information and performs certain procedures to review the reasonableness of information, the Company relies on management of these affiliates to provide accurate financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company receives audit reports relating to such financial information from the affiliates’ independent auditors on an annual basis. The Company is not aware of any errors in or possible misstatements of the financial information provided by its equity affiliates that would have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Reclassifications We have reclassified certain amounts relating to our prior period results to conform to our current period presentation. See Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements , for additional information on reclassifications.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements The Company adopted the following accounting pronouncements during the three months ended March 31, 2018 : In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 introduced FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606 (“ASC 606”), which replaced historical revenue recognition guidance and is intended to improve and converge with international standards the financial reporting requirements for revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of ASC 606 is that an entity should recognize revenue for the transfer of goods or services equal to the amount that it expects to be entitled to receive for those goods or services. ASC 606 also requires additional disclosures about the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments. ASU 2014-09 allows for adoption either on a full retrospective basis to each prior reporting period presented or on a modified retrospective basis with the cumulative effect of initially applying the new guidance recognized at the date of initial application. The Company adopted ASU 2014-09 effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method for contracts that were not completed as of January 1, 2018. The Company recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. Upon adoption of ASU 2014-09, the cumulative effect of the changes made to the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2018 were as follows: Balance at December 31, 2017 Adjustments due to ASU 2014-09 Balance at January 1, 2018 Assets Prepaid expenses and other $ 35,243 $ 11,182 $ 46,425 Liabilities Accrued expenses 103,838 2,330 106,168 Deferred revenue 17,381 3,112 20,493 Deferred tax liability 41,627 30 41,657 Equity Retained earnings, net of tax 204,818 5,710 210,528 The impact of applying the new revenue recognition guidance on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income and balance sheet as of, and for the three months ended, March 31, 2018 was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2018 Statement of Income As Reported Pro forma as if the previous accounting guidance was in effect Service revenue, net $ 406,046 $ 415,348 Service expense 371,235 377,086 Operating income 9,600 13,052 Income from continuing operations before taxes 7,576 11,028 Net income attributable to Providence 5,430 8,099 Diluted earnings per share 0.29 0.46 March 31, 2018 Balance Sheet As Reported Pro forma as if the previous accounting guidance was in effect Prepaid expenses and other $ 52,646 $ 41,177 Accrued expenses 105,258 103,325 Deferred revenue 28,745 21,603 Deferred tax liabilities 40,704 41,356 Retained earnings, net of tax 214,869 211,823 The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. See further information in Note 3, Revenue Recognition . In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 provides guidance for eight targeted changes with respect to how cash receipts and cash payments are classified in the statements of cash flows, with the objective of reducing diversity in practice. ASU 2016-15 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2016-15 on January 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”). ASU 2016-18 requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. ASU 2016-18 is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period; however, any adjustments must be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. ASU 2016-18 must be adopted retrospectively. The Company adopted ASU 2016-18 on January 1, 2018. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-18, the Company recast its condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The recast resulted in an increase in cash used in investing activities of $595 . See additional information in Note 4, Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash. In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting (“ASU 2017-09”). ASU 2017-09 provides guidance about which changes to the terms of a share-based payment award should be accounted for as a modification. A change to an award should be accounted for as a modification unless the fair value of the modified award is the same as the original award, the vesting conditions do not change, and the classification as an equity or liability instrument does not change. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-09 on January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2017-09 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Updates to the recent accounting pronouncements as disclosed in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 are as follows: In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 introduced FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842 (“ASC 842”), which will replace ASC 840, Leases . Under ASC 842, lessees will be required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. ASU 2016-02 is effective for publicly held entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted. Lessees must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach does not require transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. The Company has not entered into significant lease agreements in which it is the lessor; however, the Company does have lease agreements in which it is the lessee. The Company is assessing the impact of applying ASC 842 to its lease agreements. It has assembled a cross-functional project team and is in the process of developing an adoption plan and assessing the impacts of applying ASC 842 to the Company’s financial statements, information systems and internal controls. The assessment of applying ASU 2016-02 is ongoing and, therefore, the Company has not yet determined whether the impacts will be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. There were no other significant updates to the new accounting guidance not yet adopted by the Company as disclosed in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 .

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Under ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue as it transfers control of promised services to its customers. The Company generates all of its revenue from contracts with customers. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for these services. The Company satisfies substantially all of its performance obligations and recognizes revenue over time instead of at points in time. Disaggregation of Revenue The following table summarizes disaggregated revenue from contracts with customers for the three months ended March 31, 2018 by contract type for NET Services: State Medicaid agency contracts $ 177,289 Managed care organization contracts 159,407 Total NET Services revenue, net $ 336,696 Capitated contracts $ 284,402 Non-capitated contracts 52,294 Total NET Services revenue, net $ 336,696 The following table summarizes disaggregated revenue from contracts with customers for the three months ended March 31, 2018 by revenue category for WD Services: Employment preparation and placement services $ 42,023 Legal offender rehabilitation services 23,212 Other 4,115 Total WD Services revenue, net $ 69,350 The following table summarizes disaggregated revenue from contracts with customers for the three months ended March 31, 2018 by geographic region: United United Other Total NET Services $ 336,696 $ — $ — $ 336,696 WD Services 4,412 40,086 24,852 69,350 Total $ 341,108 $ 40,086 $ 24,852 $ 406,046 NET Services Revenue NET Services provides non-emergency transportation services pursuant to contractual commitments over defined service delivery periods. For most contracts, NET Services arranges for transportation of members through its network of independent transportation providers, whereby it remits payment to the transportation providers. However, for certain contracts, NET Services only provides administrative management services to support the customers’ efforts to serve its clients, and the amount of revenue recognized is based upon the management fee earned. These contracts typically include single performance obligations under which NET Services stands ready to deliver management, fulfillment and record-keeping related to non-emergency transportation services. Transportation management services include, but are not limited to, fraud, waste, and abuse and utilization review programs as well as compliance controls. NET Services’ performance obligations consist of a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and which are transferred to the customer in the same manner. In most cases, NET Services is the principal in its arrangements because it controls the services before transferring those services to the customer. NET Services primarily uses the ‘as invoiced’ practical expedient to recognize revenue because it typically has the right to consideration from customers in an amount that corresponds directly with the value of its performance to date. This is consistent with NET Services’ historical revenue recognition policy. NET Services recognizes revenue for some of its contracts that include variable consideration using a time-elapsed measure when the fees earned relate directly to services performed in the period. Because most contracts include termination for convenience clauses with required notice periods of less than one year, most NET Services contracts are deemed to be short-term in nature. Some of NET Services’ contracts include provisions whereby it must provide certain levels of service or face potential penalties or be required to refund fees paid by the customer. For those contracts, NET Services’ records a provision to reduce revenue to reflect the amount to which it expects it will ultimately be entitled. The only financial impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 at NET Services was that it determined it is the agent under one of its contracts, whereas it previously considered itself the principal in the arrangement. Consequently, NET Services now recognizes revenue under the specific contract on a net basis, which resulted in $3,937 less revenue and service expense being recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2018 . During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , NET Services recognized $6,392 from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods due to the resolution of contractual adjustments agreed with the customer. WD Services Revenue WD Services provides workforce development and offender rehabilitation services, which include employment preparation and placement, as well as apprenticeship and training, youth community service programs and certain health related services to clients on behalf of governmental and private entities pursuant to contractual commitments over defined service delivery periods. While the specific terms vary by contract, WD Services often receives four types of revenue streams under contracts with government entities: referral/attachment fees, job placement/job outcome fees, sustainment fees and incentive fees (collectively, “outcome fees”). Most of WD Services’ contracts include a single promise to stand ready to deliver pre-defined services. WD Services concluded its performance obligations comprise a series of distinct monthly services that are substantially the same and which are transferred to the customer in the same manner. Accordingly, the monthly promise to stand ready is accounted for as a single performance obligation. Substantially all of WD Services’ contracts include variable consideration, whereby it earns revenues if certain contractually-defined outcomes occur in the future. As the related performance obligations are satisfied, WD Services recognizes revenue for those outcomes in proportion to the amount of the related fees it estimates have been earned. The amount of revenue is based upon WD Services’ estimate of the final amount of outcome fees to be earned. WD Services evaluates probability generally using the expected value method because the likelihood it will be entitled to variable fees is binary in nature. These estimates consider i) contractual rates, ii) assumed success rates and iii) assumed participant life on program. Generally, each of these estimates is based upon historical results, although for new contracts, other factors may be considered. At each reporting period, WD Services updates its estimate of variable consideration based on actual results or other relevant information and records an adjustment to revenue based upon services performed to date. For some of WD Services’ contracts, it recognizes revenue as it invoices customers because the amount to which it is entitled to invoice approximates the fair value of the services transferred. WD Services constrains its estimates of variable consideration by reducing those estimates to amounts it believes with sufficient confidence will not later result in a significant reversal of revenue. When determining if variable consideration should be constrained, management considers whether there are factors outside WD Services’ control that could result in a significant reversal of revenue. In making these assessments, WD Services considers the likelihood and magnitude of a potential reversal of revenue. For some of WD Services’ contracts, WD Services accrues for potential penalties it could incur as a result of audits by the customer. These penalties are estimated based on expectations from historical results. Under the new standard, for certain contracts in which WD Services receives up-front fees or fixed monthly fees, WD Services may recognize revenue later than it had historically if it determines revenue should be recognized over a different period, which may include a longer period of time than under historical guidance. WD Services may recognize revenues for outcome fees earlier than it had historically. Historically, WD Services recognized those revenues upon final resolution of the outcome, at which point the outcome may be invoiced. Thus, the new standard results in a greater degree of estimation for outcome-based fees. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , WD Services recognized $1,056 from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods, based upon final resolution of amounts with the customer. Related Balance Sheet Accounts Accounts receivable, net - The Company records accounts receivable amounts at the contractual amount, less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts at an amount it estimates to be sufficient to cover the risk that an account will not be collected. The Company regularly evaluates its accounts receivable, especially receivables that are past due, and reassesses its allowance for doubtful accounts based on identified customer collection issues. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligation, the Company records a specific allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce its net recognized receivable to an amount the Company reasonably expects to collect. The Company also provides a general allowance, based upon historical experience. Under certain contracts of NET Services, final payment is based on a reconciliation of actual utilization and cost, and the final reconciliation may require a considerable period of time. In addition, certain government entities which WD Services serves remit payment substantially beyond the payment terms. For example, under WD Services’ employability contract in Saudi Arabia, certain receivable balances are past due. The Company monitors these amounts due to the aging of receivables, but generally believes the balances are collectible. However, factors within those government entities could change and there can be no assurance that such changes would not result in an inability to collect the receivables. The following table provides information about accounts receivable, net as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017: March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Accounts receivable $ 132,125 $ 122,634 Allowance for doubtful accounts (5,784 ) (5,762 ) NET Services' reconciliation contract receivable 46,835 42,054 $ 173,176 $ 158,926 Contract assets - Primarily reflects estimated revenue expected to be billed, as the Company does not have the unconditional right to invoice these amounts. We receive payments from customers based on the terms established in our contracts. The balance of $8,739 is included in Prepaid expenses and other in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2018. NET Services accrued contract payments - Includes liabilities related to certain contracts of NET Services for which final payment is based on a reconciliation of actual utilization and cost, and the final reconciliation may require a considerable period of time. The balance is included in Accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The balance at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 totaled $18,845 and $17,487 , respectively. Deferred Revenue - Includes funds received for certain services in advance of services being rendered. The balance at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 totaled $28,745 and $17,381 , respectively. The increase in the deferred revenue balance from December 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018 is primarily driven by cash payments received or due in advance of satisfying our performance obligations, including the impact of the adoption of the revenue recognition standard, as revenue under the WD Services youth services contract is now fully deferred until the courses are offered in the summer and fall, offset by $5,368 of revenues recognized that were included in the deferred revenue balance as of December 31, 2017. Costs to Obtain and Fulfill a Contract The Company capitalizes costs incurred to fulfill its contracts that i) relate directly to the contract ii) are expected to generate resources that will be used to satisfy the Company’s performance obligation under the contract and iii) are expected to be recovered through revenue generated under the contract. Contract fulfillment costs are expensed to service expense as the Company satisfies its performance obligations. These costs, which are classified in "Prepaid expenses and other" on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, principally relate to costs deferred for work performed by sub-contractors under WD Services’ contracts that will be used in satisfying future performance obligations. These deferred costs totaled $8,059 and $2,543 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Practical Expedients, Exemptions and Other Matters We do not incur significant sales commissions expenses. Any amounts are expensed as incurred. These costs are recorded within service expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income. The Company generally expects the period of time from when it transfers a promised service to a customer and when the customer pays for the service to be one year or less, and thus we do not have a significant financing component for our contracts with customers. We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less; (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed or (iii) contracts for which the variable consideration is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation or to a wholly unsatisfied promise to transfer a distinct good or service that forms part of a single performance obligation, and the terms of the variable consideration relate specifically to our efforts to transfer the distinct service or to a specific outcome from transferring the distinct service.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Rest

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets to the amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows: March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 86,229 $ 82,882 Restricted cash, current 1,597 2,624 Restricted cash, less current portion 4,267 10,911 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 92,093 $ 96,417 Restricted cash primarily relates to amounts held in trusts for reinsurance claims losses under the Company’s Captive insurance operation for historical workers’ compensation, general and professional liability and auto liability reinsurance programs, as well as amounts restricted for withdrawal under our self-insured medical and benefits plans.

Equity Investment

Equity Investment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]
Equity Investment	Equity Investment Matrix As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company owned a 43.6% and 46.6% noncontrolling interest in Matrix, respectively. The Company's ownership decreased as a result of the rollover of certain equity interests in HealthFair, which Matrix acquired on February 16, 2018. Pursuant to a Shareholder’s Agreement, affiliates of Frazier Healthcare Partners hold rights necessary to control the fundamental operations of Matrix. The Company accounts for this investment in Matrix under the equity method of accounting and the Company’s share of Matrix’s income or losses are recorded as “Equity in net (gain) loss of investees” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. The carrying amount of the assets included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet and the maximum loss exposure related to the Company’s interest in Matrix as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 totaled $166,031 and $169,699 , respectively. Summary financial information for Matrix on a standalone basis is as follows: March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Current assets $ 54,901 $ 37,563 Long-term assets 745,136 597,613 Current liabilities 28,365 27,718 Long-term liabilities 376,141 240,513 Three months ended Three months ended Revenue $ 67,429 $ 55,855 Operating (loss) income (789 ) 1,008 Net loss (8,518 ) (1,857 ) Included in Matrix’s standalone net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2018 are depreciation and amortization of $9,052 , interest expense of $10,343 , including $6,009 related to the amortization of deferred financing costs primarily resulting from the refinancing of Matrix debt facility, equity compensation of $737 , management fees paid to certain of Matrix’s shareholders of $3,057 , merger and acquisition related diligence costs of $2,169 primarily related to the first quarter acquisition of HealthFair, and an income tax benefit of $2,614 . Included in Matrix’s standalone net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were transaction bonuses and other transaction related costs of $2,994 , equity compensation of $643 , depreciation and amortization of $8,033 , interest expense of $3,607 and an income tax benefit of $742 .

Prepaid Expenses and Other

Prepaid Expenses and Other	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Prepaid Expenses and Other	Prepaid Expenses and Other Prepaid expenses and other were comprised of the following: March 31, December 31, Prepaid income taxes $ 885 $ 1,106 Escrow funds 10,000 10,000 Contract asset 8,739 — Prepaid insurance 1,224 2,121 Prepaid taxes and licenses 3,258 906 Note receivable 3,130 3,224 Prepaid rent 1,933 2,268 Deposits held for leased premises and bonds 3,012 2,849 Costs to fulfill a contract 8,059 2,543 Other 12,406 10,226 Total prepaid expenses and other $ 52,646 $ 35,243 Escrow funds represent amounts related to indemnification claims from the sale of the Human Services segment, which was completed on November 1, 2015. The Company has accrued $15,000 as a contingent liability for the settlement of indemnification claims, which is included in “Accrued expenses” in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . The escrow funds will be used to satisfy a portion of this settlement. See Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies , for further information. “Contract asset” and “Costs to fulfill a contract” in the table above relate to the adoption of ASC 606, as described in Note 3, Revenue Recognition .

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	Accrued Expenses Accrued expenses consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, 2017 Accrued compensation $ 24,574 $ 33,653 NET Services accrued contract payments 18,845 17,487 Accrued settlement 15,000 15,000 Income taxes payable 5,423 3,723 Other 41,416 33,975 Total accrued expenses $ 105,258 $ 103,838

Restructuring and Related Reorg

Restructuring and Related Reorganization Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Organization Costs	Restructuring and Related Reorganization Costs WD Services has two active redundancy programs at March 31, 2018 . During the year ended December 31, 2017 , WD Services had four redundancy programs. Of these four redundancy plans, two redundancy plans were approved in 2015: a plan related to the termination of employees delivering services under an offender rehabilitation program (“Offender Rehabilitation Program”), which has been completed, and a plan related to the termination of employees delivering services under the Company’s employability and skills training programs and certain other employees in the United Kingdom (“UK Restructuring Program”). In addition, a redundancy plan related to the termination of employees as part of a value enhancement project ("Ingeus Futures Program") to better align costs at Ingeus with revenue and to improve overall operating performance was approved in 2016 and began a second phase during the three months ended March 31, 2018. Further, a redundancy program to align costs with revenue for offender rehabilitation services (“Delivery First Program”) was approved in the fourth quarter of 2017. The Company recorded severance and related charges of $1,360 and $553 during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, relating to the termination benefits for employee groups and specifically identified employees impacted by these plans. The severance charges incurred are recorded as “Service expense” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. The initial estimate of severance and related charges for the plans was based upon the employee groups impacted, average salary and benefits, and redundancy benefits pursuant to the existing policies. Additional charges above the initial estimates were incurred for the redundancy plans during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 related to the actualization of termination benefits for specifically identified employees impacted under these plans, as well as an increase in the number of individuals impacted by these plans. The final identification of the employees impacted by each program is subject to customary consultation procedures. In addition, additional phases of value enhancement projects may be undertaken in the future, if costs and revenue are not aligned. Summary of Severance and Related Charges January 1, Costs Incurred Cash Payments Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments March 31, 2018 Ingeus Futures Program $ 482 $ 1,380 $ (1,172 ) $ (10 ) $ 680 Delivery First Program 1,287 (20 ) (795 ) 44 516 Total $ 1,769 $ 1,360 $ (1,967 ) $ 34 $ 1,196 January 1, Costs Incurred Cash Payments Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments March 31, 2017 Ingeus Futures Program $ 2,486 $ 553 $ (152 ) $ 29 $ 2,916 Offender Rehabilitation Program 1,380 — (1,120 ) 9 269 UK Restructuring Program 50 — — 1 51 Total $ 3,916 $ 553 $ (1,272 ) $ 39 $ 3,236 The total of accrued severance and related costs of $1,196 is reflected in “Accrued expenses” in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2018 . The amount accrued as of March 31, 2018 is expected to be settled principally by the end of 2018 . Additionally, in conjunction with the second phase of the Ingeus Futures Program, the Company incurred $257 of expense during the three months ended March 31, 2018 primarily related to property and equipment costs.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity The following table reflects changes in common stock, additional paid-in capital, retained earnings, accumulated other comprehensive loss, treasury stock and noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2018 : Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Treasury Stock Non-controlling Interest Total Shares Amount Shares Amount Balance at December 31, 2017 17,473,598 $ 17 $ 313,955 $ 204,818 $ (25,805 ) 4,126,132 $ (154,803 ) $ (2,165 ) $ 336,017 Stock-based compensation — — 993 — — — — — 993 Exercise of employee stock options 212,789 1 8,819 — — — — — 8,820 Restricted stock issued 20,904 — — — — 3,778 (237 ) — (237 ) Performance restricted stock issued — — — — — — — — — Shares issued for bonus settlement and director stipend 2,715 150 — — — — 150 Stock repurchase plan — — — — — 583,027 (36,930 ) — (36,930 ) Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock — — — — — — — — — Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax — — — — 1,926 — — (81 ) 1,845 Reclassification of translation loss realized upon sale of equity investment — — — — — — — — — Convertible preferred stock dividends — — — (1,089 ) — — — — (1,089 ) Noncontrolling interests — — — — — — — 296 296 Other — — 49 — — — — — 49 Net income attributable to Providence — — — 5,430 — — — — 5,430 Cumulative effect adjustment from change in accounting principle — — — 5,710 — — — — 5,710 Balance at March 31, 2018 17,710,006 $ 18 $ 323,966 $ 214,869 $ (23,879 ) 4,712,937 $ (191,970 ) $ (1,950 ) $ 321,054 Share Repurchases On March 29, 2018, the Board of Directors ("Board") authorized an increase in the amount available for stock repurchases under the Company’s existing stock repurchase program by $77,794 , and extended the existing stock repurchase program through June 30, 2019 (as amended and extended, the “Stock Repurchase Program”). After giving effect to the increase in the authorized repurchase amount, as of March 31, 2018 , approximately $100,000 remains for additional repurchases by the Company under the Stock Repurchase Program, excluding commission payments. The share repurchases may be made from time-to-time through a combination of open market repurchases (including Rule 10b5-1 plans), privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchase transactions and other derivative transactions. The timing, number and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by the Company’s officers at their discretion, and as permitted by securities laws, covenants under existing bank agreements and other legal requirements, and will be based on a number of factors, including an evaluation of general market and economic conditions and the trading price of the common stock. The Stock Repurchase Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

Stock-Based Compensation and Si

Stock-Based Compensation and Similar Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation and Similar Arrangements	Stock-Based Compensation and Similar Arrangements The Company provides stock-based compensation to employees and non-employee directors under the Company’s 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2006 Plan”). Typical awards issued under this plan include stock option awards, restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) and performance based restricted stock units (“PRSUs”). The following table reflects the amount of stock-based compensation, for share settled awards, recorded in each financial statement line item for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended March 31, 2018 2017 Service expense $ 56 $ 124 General and administrative expense 877 1,342 Equity in net loss of investees 60 27 Total stock-based compensation $ 993 $ 1,493 At March 31, 2018 , the Company had 380,989 stock options outstanding with a weighted-average exercise price of $52.52 . The Company also had 61,557 shares of unvested RSAs outstanding at March 31, 2018 with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $51.21 and 4,684 vested PRSUs outstanding that were issued in April 2018. The Company also grants stock equivalent unit awards (“SEUs”) and stock option equivalent units that are cash settled awards and are not included as part of the 2006 Plan. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, the Company recorded $1,832 and $667 of stock-based compensation expense for cash settled awards. The expense for cash settled awards is included as “General and administrative expense” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. As the instruments are accounted for as liability awards, the expense recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 is almost entirely attributable to the Company’s increase in stock price from the previous reporting period. The liability for unexercised cash settled share-based payment awards of $5,533 and $3,938 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, are reflected in “Accrued expenses” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. At March 31, 2018 , the Company had 5,202 SEUs and 200,000 stock option equivalent units outstanding. The Company also provides cash settled long-term incentive plans for executive management and key employees of its operating segments. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , expenses of $57 and $590 , respectively, are included as “Service expense” in the condensed consolidated statements of income related to an ongoing long-term incentive plan for NET Services. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the liability for this plan of $1,143 and $2,657 , respectively, is reflected in “Accrued expenses” and “Other long-term liabilities” in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Board approved the LogistiCare 2017 Senior Executive LTI Plan (the “LogistiCare LTIP”) for executive management and key employees of NET Services during the three months ended March 31, 2018. The LogistiCare LTIP pays in cash, however up to 50% of the award may be paid in unrestricted stock if the recipient elects this option prior to the award payment date. The LogistiCare LTIP rewards participants based on certain measures of free cash flow and EBITDA results adjusted as specified in the plan document. The awards have a performance period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019, with a payout date within two and a half months of the performance period end date. Payout is subject to the participant remaining employed by the Company on the payment date. The maximum amount that can be earned through the LogistiCare LTIP is $7,000 . As of March 31, 2018, 46.5% of the awards have been issued under the LogistiCare LTIP.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share The following table details the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Three months ended March 31, 2018 2017 Numerator: Net income attributable to Providence $ 5,430 $ (4,325 ) Less dividends on convertible preferred stock (1,089 ) (1,090 ) Less income allocated to participating securities (579 ) (58 ) Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $ 3,762 $ (5,473 ) Continuing operations $ 3,770 $ 394 Discontinued operations (8 ) (5,867 ) $ 3,762 $ (5,473 ) Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share -- weighted-average shares 13,105,965 13,704,272 Effect of dilutive securities: Common stock options 88,791 58,313 Performance-based restricted stock units 4,684 5,939 Denominator for diluted earnings per share -- adjusted weighted-average shares assumed conversion 13,199,440 13,768,524 Basic earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ 0.29 $ 0.03 Discontinued operations — (0.43 ) $ 0.29 $ (0.40 ) Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ 0.29 $ 0.03 Discontinued operations — (0.43 ) $ 0.29 $ (0.40 ) Income allocated to participating securities is calculated by allocating a portion of net income attributable to Providence, less dividends on convertible stock, to the convertible preferred stockholders on a pro-rata as converted basis; however, the convertible preferred stockholders are not allocated losses. The following weighted average shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive: Three months ended March 31, 2018 2017 Stock options to purchase common stock 12,142 165,371 Convertible preferred stock 803,200 803,398

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was 24.3% and 56.8% , respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 exceeded the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to foreign net operating losses for which the future income tax benefit currently cannot be recognized, state income taxes and certain non-deductible expenses, partially offset by the favorable impact of stock option deductions. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 exceeded the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to foreign net operating losses (including equity investment losses) for which the future income tax benefit currently cannot be recognized, losses in foreign jurisdictions with tax rates lower than the U.S. rate, state income taxes and certain non-deductible expenses. On December 22, 2017, the U.S. bill commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Reform Act”) was enacted which institutes fundamental changes to the taxation of multinational corporations. As a result of the Tax Reform Act, the U.S. corporate income tax rate was reduced to 21% and the Company revalued its ending net deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2017. The Company recognized a provisional tax benefit of $19,397 in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. The final impact of the Tax Reform Act may differ from these provisional amounts, possibly materially, due to, among other things, issuance of additional regulatory guidance, changes in interpretations and assumptions the Company has made, and actions the Company may take as a result of the Tax Reform Act. There have been no changes to the Company's provisional tax benefit recognized in 2017. The Company expects the financial reporting impact of the Tax Reform Act will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Legal proceedings On June 15, 2015, a putative stockholder class action derivative complaint was filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the “Court”), captioned Haverhill Retirement System v. Kerley et al., C.A. No. 11149-VCL (“Haverhill Litigation”). On September 28, 2017, the Court approved a proposed settlement agreement among the parties that provides for a settlement amount of $10,000 less plaintiff’s legal fees and expenses (the “Settlement Amount”), with 75% of the Settlement Amount to be paid to the Company and 25% of the Settlement Amount to be paid to holders of the Company’s common stock other than certain excluded parties. In November 2017, the Company received a payment of $5,363 from the Settlement Amount. For further information regarding this legal proceeding please see Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies , in the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to various lawsuits. Management does not expect these lawsuits to have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of Providence. Indemnifications related to Haverhill Litigation The Company has indemnified certain third parties in connection to a rights offering on February 5, 2015 as well as in connection to the Company’s acquisition of CCHN Group Holdings, Inc. (operating under the tradename Matrix, and formerly included in our Health Assessment Services segment) in October 2014 and related financing commitments. For further information regarding these indemnifications, please see Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies , in the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. The Company recorded $132 of such indemnified legal expenses related to the Haverhill Litigation during the three months ended March 31, 2017 which is included in “General and administrative expense” in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Of this amount, $115 was indemnified legal expenses of related parties. Other legal expenses of the Company related to the Haverhill Litigation are covered under the Company’s insurance policies, subject to applicable deductibles and customary review of the expenses by the carrier. The Company recognized related expense of $11 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . While the carrier typically remits payment directly to the respective law firm, the Company accrues for the cost and records a corresponding receivable for the amount to be paid by the carrier. The Company has recognized an insurance receivable of $145 and $941 in “Other receivables” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, with a corresponding liability amount recorded to “Accrued expenses”. Other Indemnifications The Company has provided certain standard indemnifications in connection with the sale of the Human Services segment to Molina Healthcare Inc. (“Molina”) effective November 1, 2015. Certain representations made by the Company in the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), including tax representations, survive until the expiration of applicable statutes of limitation, and healthcare representations survive until the third anniversary of the closing date. Molina and the Company have entered into a settlement agreement regarding a settlement of an indemnification claim by Molina with respect to Rodriguez v. Providence Community Corrections (the “Rodriguez Litigation”), a complaint filed in the District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville Division (the “Rodriguez Court”) against Providence Community Corrections, Inc. (“PCC”), an entity sold under the Purchase Agreement, and other matters. As of March 31, 2018, the accrual is $15,000 with respect to an estimate of loss for potential indemnification claims. The Company expects to recover a portion of the settlement through insurance coverage, although this cannot be assured. The parties to the Rodriguez Litigation submitted a proposed settlement to the Rodriguez Court for approval pursuant to which PCC would pay the plaintiffs approximately $14,000 . On January 2, 2018, the Rodriguez Court granted preliminary approval of the proposed settlement and authorized notice to class members. Litigation is inherently uncertain and the actual losses incurred in the event that the related legal proceedings were to result in unfavorable outcomes could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial performance. The Company has provided certain standard indemnifications in connection with its Matrix stock subscription transaction whereby Mercury Fortuna Buyer, LLC (“Subscriber”), Providence and Matrix entered into a stock subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”), dated August 28, 2016. The representations and warranties made by the Company in the Subscription Agreement ended January 19, 2018; however, certain fundamental representations survive through the 36th month following the closing date. The covenants and agreements of the parties to be performed prior to the closing ended January 19, 2018, and all other covenants and agreements survive until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations in the event of a breach, or for such lesser periods specified therein. The Company is not aware of any indemnification liabilities with respect to Matrix that require accrual at March 31, 2018. Other Contingencies On January 25, 2018, the UK Ministry of Justice (the “MOJ”) released a report on reoffending statistics for certain offenders who entered probation services during the period October 2015 to March 2016. The report provides statistics for all providers of probation services, including our subsidiary RRP, which is in our WD Services segment. This information is the second data set that is utilized to determine performance payments under the various providers’ transforming rehabilitation contracts with the MOJ, as the actual rates of recidivism are compared to benchmark rates established by the MOJ. Performance payments and penalties are linked to two separate measures of recidivism - the binary measure and the frequency measure. The binary measure defines the percentage of offenders within a cohort, formed quarterly, who reoffend in the following 12 months. The frequency measure defines the average number of offenses committed by reoffenders within the same 12-month measurement period. The performance for the frequency measure for most providers has been below the benchmarks established by the MOJ. As a result, RRP could be required to make payments to the MOJ and the amounts of such payments could be material. The amount of potential payments to the MOJ, if any, under RRP’s contracts with the MOJ cannot be estimated at this time, as the MOJ is reviewing the data to understand the underlying reasons for the increase in certain rates of recidivism and other factors that could impact the contractual measure. Loss Reserves for Certain Reinsurance Programs The Company historically reinsured a substantial portion of its automobile, general and professional liability and workers’ compensation costs under reinsurance programs through the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Social Services Providers Captive Insurance Company (“SPCIC”), a licensed captive insurance company domiciled in the State of Arizona. As of May 16, 2017, SPCIC did not renew the expiring reinsurance policies. SPCIC continues to resolve claims under the historical policy years. The Company utilizes a report prepared by an independent actuary to estimate the gross expected losses related to historical automobile, general and professional and workers’ compensation liability reinsurance policies, including the estimated losses in excess of SPCIC’s insurance limits, which would be reimbursed to SPCIC to the extent such losses were incurred. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company had reserves of $6,261 and $6,699 , respectively, for the automobile, general and professional liability and workers’ compensation reinsurance policies, net of expected receivables for losses in excess of SPCIC’s historical insurance limits. The gross reserve as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 of $11,630 and $12,448 , respectively, is classified as “Reinsurance liability reserves” and “Other long-term liabilities” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The estimated amount to be reimbursed to SPCIC as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was $5,369 and $5,749 , respectively, and is classified as “Other receivables” and “Other assets” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Deferred Compensation Plan The Company has one deferred compensation plan for highly compensated employees of NET Services as of March 31, 2018 . The deferred compensation plan is unfunded, and benefits are paid from the general assets of the Company. The total of participant deferrals, which is reflected in “Other long-term liabilities” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, was $1,920 and $1,806 at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively.

Transactions with Related Parti

Transactions with Related Parties	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Transactions with Related Parties	Transactions with Related Parties The Company incurred legal expenses under an indemnification agreement with the Standby Purchasers as further discussed in Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies . Convertible preferred stock dividends earned by the Standby Purchasers during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 totaled $1,039 and $1,039 , respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company made a $566 loan to Mission Providence. The loan was repaid during the three months ended September 30, 2017.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations On November 1, 2015, the Company completed the sale of the Human Services segment. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , the Company recorded additional expenses related to the Human Services segment, principally related to legal proceedings as described in Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies , related to an indemnified legal matter. Results of Operations The following tables summarize the results of operations classified as discontinued operations, net of tax, for the Company's Human Services segment for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended March 31, 2018 2017 Operating expenses: General and administrative expense $ 11 $ 9,406 Total operating expenses 11 9,406 Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes (11 ) (9,406 ) Income tax benefit 3 3,540 Discontinued operations, net of tax $ (8 ) $ (5,866 ) General and administrative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018 includes legal expenses of $11 . General and administrative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 includes an accrual of $9,000 for an estimated settlement of indemnified claims related to the sale of the Human Services segment, as well as related legal expenses of $406 . See Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies , for additional information.

Segments

Segments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segments	Segments The Company owns subsidiaries and investments primarily engaged in the provision of healthcare services in the United States and workforce development services internationally. The subsidiaries and other investments in which the Company holds interests comprise the following segments: • NET Services – Nationwide manager of NET programs for state governments and managed care organizations. • WD Services – Global provider of employment preparation and placement services, legal offender rehabilitation services, youth community service programs and certain health related services to eligible participants of government sponsored programs. • Matrix Investment – Minority interest in Matrix, a nationwide provider of in-home care optimization and management solutions, including CHAs, to members of managed care organizations, accounted for as an equity method investment. On February 16, 2018, Matrix acquired HealthFair, expanding its service offerings to include mobile health assessments, advanced diagnostic testing, and additional care optimization services. In addition to its segments’ operations, the Corporate and Other segment includes the Company’s activities at its corporate office that include executive, accounting, finance, internal audit, tax, legal, public reporting, certain strategic and corporate development functions and the results of the Company’s captive insurance company. The following tables set forth certain financial information from continuing operations attributable to the Company’s business segments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended March 31, 2018 NET Services WD Services Matrix Investment Corporate and Other Total Service revenue, net $ 336,696 $ 69,350 $ — $ — $ 406,046 Service expense 310,701 60,534 — — 371,235 General and administrative expense 2,937 7,613 — 7,863 18,413 Depreciation and amortization 3,494 3,218 — 86 6,798 Operating income (loss) $ 19,564 $ (2,015 ) $ — $ (7,949 ) $ 9,600 Equity in net gain (loss) of investee $ — $ 23 $ (2,344 ) $ — $ (2,321 ) Three months ended March 31, 2017 NET Services WD Services Matrix Investment Corporate and Other Total Service revenue, net $ 324,034 $ 75,460 $ — $ — $ 399,494 Service expense 306,192 63,203 — 15 369,410 General and administrative expense 2,891 7,044 — 7,092 17,027 Depreciation and amortization 3,151 3,040 — 78 6,269 Operating income (loss) $ 11,800 $ 2,173 $ — $ (7,185 ) $ 6,788 Equity in net gain (loss) of investee $ — $ (1,400 ) $ (660 ) $ — $ (2,060 ) Geographic Information Domestic service revenue, net, totaled 84.0% and 82.0% of service revenue, net for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Foreign service revenue, net, totaled 16.0% and 18.0% of service revenue, net for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , $91,216 , or 22.9% , and $99,071 , or 20.8% , respectively, of the Company’s net assets were located in countries outside of the U.S.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events On April 11, 2018, the Company announced an organizational consolidation plan to integrate substantially all activities and functions performed at the corporate holding company level into its wholly-owned subsidiary, LogistiCare. As part of the organizational consolidation process, the Company’s Stamford, CT headquarters and Tucson, AZ satellite office will be closed. The Company adopted an employee retention plan designed to incentivize current holding company level employees to remain employed with the Company during the transition. The retention plan became effective on April 9, 2018 and covers the holding company level employees and provides for certain payments and benefits to be provided to the employees if they remain employed with the Company through a retention date established for each individual, subject to a fully executed retention letter. In connection with the consolidation plan, the Company also entered into an agreement with R. Carter Pate for his continued employment as the Company’s Interim CEO through June 30, 2019. The agreement additionally provides for a grant of unvested options to purchase up to 394,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock, at a price of $71.67 per share, which was the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock on the grant date. The options are subject to vesting as follows: (i) 50% of the options will become vested if Mr. Pate remains employed by the Company through June 30, 2019, (ii) 25% of the options will become vested on March 31, 2019 if the Company has achieved its budget for its 2018 fiscal year, subject to certain adjustments, and Mr. Pate is then employed, and (iii) 25% of the options will become vested on March 31, 2019 subject to Mr. Pate’s achievement of other performance metrics if Mr. Pate is then employed. Once vested, the options will remain exercisable until April 8, 2021, unless terminated earlier due to a termination of Mr. Pate’s employment for “cause”. In recognition of certain holding company employees’ essential contributions to the success of the Company, and to encourage further alignment with the Company’s long-term interests through the ownership of equity, Mr. Pate voluntarily set aside 98,500 of the options granted to him, representing 25% of his total award. The Compensation Committee of the Board expects to grant to these employees at a later date, based upon their performance throughout the organizational consolidation process, restricted stock awards equivalent in value to the options voluntarily set aside by Mr. Pate. Also in connection with the consolidation plan, on April 9, 2018, William Severance received an option to purchase 13,710 shares of Common Stock at a price of $71.67 per share, which was the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock on the grant date. The options will become fully exercisable on May 10, 2019, subject to Mr. Severance’s continued employment with the Company, and if not exercised will expire on December 31, 2020.

Significant Accounting Polici24

Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting	Basis of Presentation The Company follows accounting standards set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The FASB establishes accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. References to GAAP issued by the FASB in these footnotes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), which serves as the single source of authoritative non-SEC accounting and reporting standards to be applied by non-governmental entities. All amounts are presented in United States (“U.S.”) dollars, unless otherwise noted. The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the interim periods have been included. The Company has made estimates relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and certain disclosures to prepare these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018 . Management has evaluated events and transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date and through the date these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were filed, and considered the effect of such events in the preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 . The Company holds investments that are accounted for using the equity method. The Company does not control the decision-making process or business management practices of these affiliates. While the Company has access to certain information and performs certain procedures to review the reasonableness of information, the Company relies on management of these affiliates to provide accurate financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company receives audit reports relating to such financial information from the affiliates’ independent auditors on an annual basis. The Company is not aware of any errors in or possible misstatements of the financial information provided by its equity affiliates that would have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications We have reclassified certain amounts relating to our prior period results to conform to our current period presentation. See Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements , for additional information on reclassifications.
New Accounting Pronouncements	The Company adopted the following accounting pronouncements during the three months ended March 31, 2018 : In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 introduced FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606 (“ASC 606”), which replaced historical revenue recognition guidance and is intended to improve and converge with international standards the financial reporting requirements for revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of ASC 606 is that an entity should recognize revenue for the transfer of goods or services equal to the amount that it expects to be entitled to receive for those goods or services. ASC 606 also requires additional disclosures about the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments. ASU 2014-09 allows for adoption either on a full retrospective basis to each prior reporting period presented or on a modified retrospective basis with the cumulative effect of initially applying the new guidance recognized at the date of initial application. The Company adopted ASU 2014-09 effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method for contracts that were not completed as of January 1, 2018. The Company recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. Upon adoption of ASU 2014-09, the cumulative effect of the changes made to the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2018 were as follows: Balance at December 31, 2017 Adjustments due to ASU 2014-09 Balance at January 1, 2018 Assets Prepaid expenses and other $ 35,243 $ 11,182 $ 46,425 Liabilities Accrued expenses 103,838 2,330 106,168 Deferred revenue 17,381 3,112 20,493 Deferred tax liability 41,627 30 41,657 Equity Retained earnings, net of tax 204,818 5,710 210,528 The impact of applying the new revenue recognition guidance on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income and balance sheet as of, and for the three months ended, March 31, 2018 was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2018 Statement of Income As Reported Pro forma as if the previous accounting guidance was in effect Service revenue, net $ 406,046 $ 415,348 Service expense 371,235 377,086 Operating income 9,600 13,052 Income from continuing operations before taxes 7,576 11,028 Net income attributable to Providence 5,430 8,099 Diluted earnings per share 0.29 0.46 March 31, 2018 Balance Sheet As Reported Pro forma as if the previous accounting guidance was in effect Prepaid expenses and other $ 52,646 $ 41,177 Accrued expenses 105,258 103,325 Deferred revenue 28,745 21,603 Deferred tax liabilities 40,704 41,356 Retained earnings, net of tax 214,869 211,823 The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. See further information in Note 3, Revenue Recognition . In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 provides guidance for eight targeted changes with respect to how cash receipts and cash payments are classified in the statements of cash flows, with the objective of reducing diversity in practice. ASU 2016-15 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2016-15 on January 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”). ASU 2016-18 requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. ASU 2016-18 is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period; however, any adjustments must be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. ASU 2016-18 must be adopted retrospectively. The Company adopted ASU 2016-18 on January 1, 2018. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-18, the Company recast its condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The recast resulted in an increase in cash used in investing activities of $595 . See additional information in Note 4, Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash. In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting (“ASU 2017-09”). ASU 2017-09 provides guidance about which changes to the terms of a share-based payment award should be accounted for as a modification. A change to an award should be accounted for as a modification unless the fair value of the modified award is the same as the original award, the vesting conditions do not change, and the classification as an equity or liability instrument does not change. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-09 on January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2017-09 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Updates to the recent accounting pronouncements as disclosed in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 are as follows: In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 introduced FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842 (“ASC 842”), which will replace ASC 840, Leases . Under ASC 842, lessees will be required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. ASU 2016-02 is effective for publicly held entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted. Lessees must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach does not require transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. The Company has not entered into significant lease agreements in which it is the lessor; however, the Company does have lease agreements in which it is the lessee. The Company is assessing the impact of applying ASC 842 to its lease agreements. It has assembled a cross-functional project team and is in the process of developing an adoption plan and assessing the impacts of applying ASC 842 to the Company’s financial statements, information systems and internal controls. The assessment of applying ASU 2016-02 is ongoing and, therefore, the Company has not yet determined whether the impacts will be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. There were no other significant updates to the new accounting guidance not yet adopted by the Company as disclosed in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 .

Significant Accounting Polici25

Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Effect of New Accounting Pronouncements	Upon adoption of ASU 2014-09, the cumulative effect of the changes made to the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2018 were as follows: Balance at December 31, 2017 Adjustments due to ASU 2014-09 Balance at January 1, 2018 Assets Prepaid expenses and other $ 35,243 $ 11,182 $ 46,425 Liabilities Accrued expenses 103,838 2,330 106,168 Deferred revenue 17,381 3,112 20,493 Deferred tax liability 41,627 30 41,657 Equity Retained earnings, net of tax 204,818 5,710 210,528 The impact of applying the new revenue recognition guidance on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income and balance sheet as of, and for the three months ended, March 31, 2018 was as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2018 Statement of Income As Reported Pro forma as if the previous accounting guidance was in effect Service revenue, net $ 406,046 $ 415,348 Service expense 371,235 377,086 Operating income 9,600 13,052 Income from continuing operations before taxes 7,576 11,028 Net income attributable to Providence 5,430 8,099 Diluted earnings per share 0.29 0.46 March 31, 2018 Balance Sheet As Reported Pro forma as if the previous accounting guidance was in effect Prepaid expenses and other $ 52,646 $ 41,177 Accrued expenses 105,258 103,325 Deferred revenue 28,745 21,603 Deferred tax liabilities 40,704 41,356 Retained earnings, net of tax 214,869 211,823

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table summarizes disaggregated revenue from contracts with customers for the three months ended March 31, 2018 by contract type for NET Services: State Medicaid agency contracts $ 177,289 Managed care organization contracts 159,407 Total NET Services revenue, net $ 336,696 Capitated contracts $ 284,402 Non-capitated contracts 52,294 Total NET Services revenue, net $ 336,696 The following table summarizes disaggregated revenue from contracts with customers for the three months ended March 31, 2018 by revenue category for WD Services: Employment preparation and placement services $ 42,023 Legal offender rehabilitation services 23,212 Other 4,115 Total WD Services revenue, net $ 69,350 The following table summarizes disaggregated revenue from contracts with customers for the three months ended March 31, 2018 by geographic region: United United Other Total NET Services $ 336,696 $ — $ — $ 336,696 WD Services 4,412 40,086 24,852 69,350 Total $ 341,108 $ 40,086 $ 24,852 $ 406,046
Schedule of Accounts Receivable	The following table provides information about accounts receivable, net as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017: March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Accounts receivable $ 132,125 $ 122,634 Allowance for doubtful accounts (5,784 ) (5,762 ) NET Services' reconciliation contract receivable 46,835 42,054 $ 173,176 $ 158,926

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Re27

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets to the amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows: March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 86,229 $ 82,882 Restricted cash, current 1,597 2,624 Restricted cash, less current portion 4,267 10,911 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 92,093 $ 96,417

Equity Investment (Tables)

Equity Investment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]
Income Statement and Balance Sheet Disclosure	Summary financial information for Matrix on a standalone basis is as follows: March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Current assets $ 54,901 $ 37,563 Long-term assets 745,136 597,613 Current liabilities 28,365 27,718 Long-term liabilities 376,141 240,513 Three months ended Three months ended Revenue $ 67,429 $ 55,855 Operating (loss) income (789 ) 1,008 Net loss (8,518 ) (1,857 )

Prepaid Expenses and Other (Tab

Prepaid Expenses and Other (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure	Prepaid expenses and other were comprised of the following: March 31, December 31, Prepaid income taxes $ 885 $ 1,106 Escrow funds 10,000 10,000 Contract asset 8,739 — Prepaid insurance 1,224 2,121 Prepaid taxes and licenses 3,258 906 Note receivable 3,130 3,224 Prepaid rent 1,933 2,268 Deposits held for leased premises and bonds 3,012 2,849 Costs to fulfill a contract 8,059 2,543 Other 12,406 10,226 Total prepaid expenses and other $ 52,646 $ 35,243

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	Accrued expenses consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, 2017 Accrued compensation $ 24,574 $ 33,653 NET Services accrued contract payments 18,845 17,487 Accrued settlement 15,000 15,000 Income taxes payable 5,423 3,723 Other 41,416 33,975 Total accrued expenses $ 105,258 $ 103,838

Restructuring and Related Reo31

Restructuring and Related Reorganization Costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	Summary of Severance and Related Charges January 1, Costs Incurred Cash Payments Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments March 31, 2018 Ingeus Futures Program $ 482 $ 1,380 $ (1,172 ) $ (10 ) $ 680 Delivery First Program 1,287 (20 ) (795 ) 44 516 Total $ 1,769 $ 1,360 $ (1,967 ) $ 34 $ 1,196 January 1, Costs Incurred Cash Payments Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments March 31, 2017 Ingeus Futures Program $ 2,486 $ 553 $ (152 ) $ 29 $ 2,916 Offender Rehabilitation Program 1,380 — (1,120 ) 9 269 UK Restructuring Program 50 — — 1 51 Total $ 3,916 $ 553 $ (1,272 ) $ 39 $ 3,236

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Stockholders Equity	The following table reflects changes in common stock, additional paid-in capital, retained earnings, accumulated other comprehensive loss, treasury stock and noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2018 : Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Treasury Stock Non-controlling Interest Total Shares Amount Shares Amount Balance at December 31, 2017 17,473,598 $ 17 $ 313,955 $ 204,818 $ (25,805 ) 4,126,132 $ (154,803 ) $ (2,165 ) $ 336,017 Stock-based compensation — — 993 — — — — — 993 Exercise of employee stock options 212,789 1 8,819 — — — — — 8,820 Restricted stock issued 20,904 — — — — 3,778 (237 ) — (237 ) Performance restricted stock issued — — — — — — — — — Shares issued for bonus settlement and director stipend 2,715 150 — — — — 150 Stock repurchase plan — — — — — 583,027 (36,930 ) — (36,930 ) Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock — — — — — — — — — Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax — — — — 1,926 — — (81 ) 1,845 Reclassification of translation loss realized upon sale of equity investment — — — — — — — — — Convertible preferred stock dividends — — — (1,089 ) — — — — (1,089 ) Noncontrolling interests — — — — — — — 296 296 Other — — 49 — — — — — 49 Net income attributable to Providence — — — 5,430 — — — — 5,430 Cumulative effect adjustment from change in accounting principle — — — 5,710 — — — — 5,710 Balance at March 31, 2018 17,710,006 $ 18 $ 323,966 $ 214,869 $ (23,879 ) 4,712,937 $ (191,970 ) $ (1,950 ) $ 321,054

Stock-Based Compensation and 33

Stock-Based Compensation and Similar Arrangements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Disclosure of Stock-based Compensation by Line Item	The following table reflects the amount of stock-based compensation, for share settled awards, recorded in each financial statement line item for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended March 31, 2018 2017 Service expense $ 56 $ 124 General and administrative expense 877 1,342 Equity in net loss of investees 60 27 Total stock-based compensation $ 993 $ 1,493

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share	The following table details the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Three months ended March 31, 2018 2017 Numerator: Net income attributable to Providence $ 5,430 $ (4,325 ) Less dividends on convertible preferred stock (1,089 ) (1,090 ) Less income allocated to participating securities (579 ) (58 ) Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $ 3,762 $ (5,473 ) Continuing operations $ 3,770 $ 394 Discontinued operations (8 ) (5,867 ) $ 3,762 $ (5,473 ) Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share -- weighted-average shares 13,105,965 13,704,272 Effect of dilutive securities: Common stock options 88,791 58,313 Performance-based restricted stock units 4,684 5,939 Denominator for diluted earnings per share -- adjusted weighted-average shares assumed conversion 13,199,440 13,768,524 Basic earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ 0.29 $ 0.03 Discontinued operations — (0.43 ) $ 0.29 $ (0.40 ) Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Continuing operations $ 0.29 $ 0.03 Discontinued operations — (0.43 ) $ 0.29 $ (0.40 )
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities	The following weighted average shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive: Three months ended March 31, 2018 2017 Stock options to purchase common stock 12,142 165,371 Convertible preferred stock 803,200 803,398

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Summary of Operations Classified as Discontinued Operations	The following tables summarize the results of operations classified as discontinued operations, net of tax, for the Company's Human Services segment for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended March 31, 2018 2017 Operating expenses: General and administrative expense $ 11 $ 9,406 Total operating expenses 11 9,406 Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes (11 ) (9,406 ) Income tax benefit 3 3,540 Discontinued operations, net of tax $ (8 ) $ (5,866 )

Segments (Tables)

Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Financial Information Attributable to the Company's Business Segments	The following tables set forth certain financial information from continuing operations attributable to the Company’s business segments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended March 31, 2018 NET Services WD Services Matrix Investment Corporate and Other Total Service revenue, net $ 336,696 $ 69,350 $ — $ — $ 406,046 Service expense 310,701 60,534 — — 371,235 General and administrative expense 2,937 7,613 — 7,863 18,413 Depreciation and amortization 3,494 3,218 — 86 6,798 Operating income (loss) $ 19,564 $ (2,015 ) $ — $ (7,949 ) $ 9,600 Equity in net gain (loss) of investee $ — $ 23 $ (2,344 ) $ — $ (2,321 ) Three months ended March 31, 2017 NET Services WD Services Matrix Investment Corporate and Other Total Service revenue, net $ 324,034 $ 75,460 $ — $ — $ 399,494 Service expense 306,192 63,203 — 15 369,410 General and administrative expense 2,891 7,044 — 7,092 17,027 Depreciation and amortization 3,151 3,040 — 78 6,269 Operating income (loss) $ 11,800 $ 2,173 $ — $ (7,185 ) $ 6,788 Equity in net gain (loss) of investee $ — $ (1,400 ) $ (660 ) $ — $ (2,060 )

Significant Accounting Polici37

Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Impact of ASC 606 (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other	$ 52,646		$ 46,425	$ 35,243
Accrued expenses	105,258		106,168	103,838
Deferred revenue	28,745		20,493	17,381
Deferred tax liabilities	40,704		41,657	41,627
Retained earnings, net of tax	214,869		$ 210,528	204,818
Income Statement Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Service revenue, net	406,046	$ 399,494
Service expense	371,235	369,410
Operating (loss) income	9,600	6,788
Income from continuing operations before taxes	7,576	4,438
Net income attributable to Providence	$ 5,430	$ (4,325)
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.29	$ (0.40)
Pro forma as if the previous accounting guidance was in effect
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other	$ 41,177			35,243
Accrued expenses	103,325			103,838
Deferred revenue	21,603			17,381
Deferred tax liabilities	41,356			41,627
Retained earnings, net of tax	211,823			204,818
Income Statement Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Service revenue, net	415,348
Service expense	377,086
Operating (loss) income	13,052
Income from continuing operations before taxes	11,028
Net income attributable to Providence	$ 8,099
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.46
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Adjustments due to ASU 2014-09
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other				11,182
Accrued expenses				2,330
Deferred revenue				3,112
Deferred tax liabilities				30
Retained earnings, net of tax				$ 5,710

Significant Accounting Polici38

Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net cash provided by investing activities	$ (4,987)	$ (6,307)
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net cash provided by investing activities		$ 595

Revenue Recognition - Disaggreg

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (NET Services) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	$ 406,046
NET Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	336,696
NET Services | State Medicaid agency contracts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	177,289
NET Services | Managed care organization contracts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	159,407
NET Services | Capitated contracts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	284,402
NET Services | Non-capitated contracts
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	$ 52,294

Revenue Recognition - Disaggr40

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (WD Services) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	$ 406,046
WD Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	69,350
WD Services | Employment preparation and placement services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	42,023
WD Services | Legal offender rehabilitation services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	23,212
WD Services | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	$ 4,115

Revenue Recognition - Disaggr41

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Geographic) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	$ 406,046
United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	341,108
United Kingdom
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	40,086
Other Foreign
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	24,852
NET Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	336,696
NET Services | United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	336,696
NET Services | United Kingdom
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	0
NET Services | Other Foreign
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	0
WD Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	69,350
WD Services | United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	4,412
WD Services | United Kingdom
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	40,086
WD Services | Other Foreign
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Service revenue, net	$ 24,852

Revenue Recognition - Narrative

Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Decrease in service revenue	$ (406,046)	$ (399,494)
Decrease in service expense	(371,235)	$ (369,410)
Contract asset	8,739			$ 0
NET Services accrued contract payments	18,845			17,487
Deferred revenue	28,745		$ 20,493	17,381
Contract with customer, revenue recognized	5,368
Costs to fulfill a contract	8,059			2,543
NET Services
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Performance obligation satisfied in previous period	6,392
WD Services
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Performance obligation satisfied in previous period	1,056
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Adjustments due to ASU 2014-09
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Deferred revenue				$ 3,112
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Adjustments due to ASU 2014-09 | NET Services
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Decrease in service revenue	3,937
Decrease in service expense	$ 3,937

Revenue Recognition - Schedule

Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 132,125	$ 122,634
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,784)	(5,762)
NET Services' reconciliation contract receivable	46,835	42,054
Accounts receivable, net	$ 173,176	$ 158,926

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Re44

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 86,229	$ 95,310	$ 82,882
Restricted cash, current	1,597	1,091	2,624
Restricted cash, less current portion	4,267	5,205	10,911
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 92,093	$ 101,606	$ 96,417	$ 86,392

Equity Investment - Narrative (

Equity Investment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity investments	$ 166,276		$ 169,912
Stock-based compensation	993	$ 1,493
Income tax benefit	(1,842)	(2,523)
Matrix
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	9,052	8,033
Interest expense	10,343	3,607
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs	6,009
Stock-based compensation	737	643
Management fees paid to shareholders	3,057
Merger and acquisition related diligence costs	2,169
Income tax benefit	$ 2,614	742
Transaction related expenses		$ 2,994
Matrix
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	43.60%		46.60%
Equity investments	$ 166,031		$ 169,699

Equity Investment - Summary of

Equity Investment - Summary of Financial Information for Matrix (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 318,190		$ 296,329
Current liabilities	259,796		226,930
Revenue	406,046	$ 399,494
Operating (loss) income	9,600	6,788
Net loss	5,430	(4,325)
Matrix
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Current assets	54,901		37,563
Long-term assets	745,136		597,613
Current liabilities	28,365		27,718
Long-term liabilities	376,141		$ 240,513
Revenue	67,429	55,855
Operating (loss) income	(789)	1,008
Net loss	$ (8,518)	$ (1,857)

Prepaid Expenses and Other - Su

Prepaid Expenses and Other - Summary of Prepaid Expenses and Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Prepaid income taxes	$ 885	$ 1,106
Escrow funds	10,000	10,000
Contract asset	8,739	0
Prepaid insurance	1,224	2,121
Prepaid taxes and licenses	3,258	906
Note receivable	3,130	3,224
Prepaid rent	1,933	2,268
Deposits held for leased premises and bonds	3,012	2,849
Costs to fulfill a contract	8,059	2,543
Other	12,406	10,226
Total prepaid expenses and other	$ 52,646	$ 35,243

Prepaid Expenses and Other - Na

Prepaid Expenses and Other - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Accrued settlement	$ 15,000	$ 15,000
2018 | Indemnification Agreement
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Accrued settlement	$ 15,000	$ 15,000

Accrued Expenses - Summary of A

Accrued Expenses - Summary of Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued compensation	$ 24,574		$ 33,653
NET Services accrued contract payments	18,845		17,487
Accrued settlement	15,000		15,000
Income taxes payable	5,423		3,723
Other	41,416		33,975
Total accrued expenses	$ 105,258	$ 106,168	$ 103,838

Restructuring and Related Reo50

Restructuring and Related Reorganization Costs - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)program	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)plan	Dec. 31, 2015program	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Costs incurred	$ 1,360	$ 553
Restructuring reserve	$ 1,196	3,236	$ 1,769		$ 3,916
Ingeus Acquisition | Employee Severance | WD Services
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of severance plans (in programs)	2		4	2
Ingeus Acquisition | Employee Severance | WD Services | Accrued Expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Costs incurred	$ 1,360	553
Restructuring reserve	1,196
UK Restructuring Program
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Costs incurred		0
Restructuring reserve		$ 51			$ 50
Restructuring costs, property and equipment costs	$ 257

Restructuring and Related Reo51

Restructuring and Related Reorganization Costs - Summary of Severance and Related Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1,769	$ 3,916
Costs Incurred	1,360	553
Cash Payments	(1,967)	(1,272)
Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments	34	39
Balance at end of period	1,196	3,236
Ingeus Futures Program
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	482	2,486
Costs Incurred	1,380	553
Cash Payments	(1,172)	(152)
Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments	(10)	29
Balance at end of period	680	2,916
Delivery First Program
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	1,287
Costs Incurred	(20)
Cash Payments	(795)
Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments	44
Balance at end of period	$ 516
Offender Rehabilitation Program
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		1,380
Costs Incurred		0
Cash Payments		(1,120)
Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments		9
Balance at end of period		269
UK Restructuring Program
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		50
Costs Incurred		0
Cash Payments		0
Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustments		1
Balance at end of period		$ 51

Stockholders' Equity - Changes

Stockholders' Equity - Changes In Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	$ 336,017
Stock-based compensation	993
Exercise of employee stock options	8,820
Restricted stock issued	(237)
Shares issued for bonus settlement and director stipend	150
Stock repurchase plan	(36,930)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	1,845
Convertible preferred stock dividends	(1,089)
Noncontrolling interests	296	$ 374
Other	49
Net income attributable to Providence	5,430	$ (4,325)
Cumulative effect adjustment from change in accounting principle	5,710
Balance	$ 321,054
Common Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (in shares)	17,473,598
Balance	$ 17
Exercise of employee stock options (in shares)	212,789
Exercise of employee stock options	$ 1
Restricted stock issued (in shares)	20,904
Shares issued for bonus settlement and director stipend (in shares)	2,715
Balance (in shares)	17,710,006
Balance	$ 18
Additional Paid-In Capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	313,955
Stock-based compensation	993
Exercise of employee stock options	8,819
Shares issued for bonus settlement and director stipend	150
Other	49
Balance	323,966
Retained Earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	204,818
Convertible preferred stock dividends	(1,089)
Net income attributable to Providence	5,430
Cumulative effect adjustment from change in accounting principle	5,710
Balance	214,869
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	(25,805)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	1,926
Cumulative effect adjustment from change in accounting principle	0
Balance	$ (23,879)
Treasury Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (in shares)	4,126,132
Balance	$ (154,803)
Restricted stock issued (in shares)	3,778
Restricted stock issued	$ (237)
Stock repurchase plan (in shares)	583,027
Stock repurchase plan	$ (36,930)
Balance (in shares)	4,712,937
Balance	$ (191,970)
Non-controlling Interest
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance	(2,165)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(81)
Noncontrolling interests	296
Balance	$ (1,950)

Stockholders' Equity - Narrativ

Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 29, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, increase in authorized amount	$ 77,794
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount		$ 100,000

Stock-Based Compensation and 54

Stock-Based Compensation and Similar Arrangements - Stock-based Compensation Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 993	$ 1,493
Service expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	56	124
General and administrative expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	877	1,342
Equity in net loss of investees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 60	$ 27

Stock-Based Compensation and 55

Stock-Based Compensation and Similar Arrangements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options outstanding (in shares)		380,989
Weighted-average exercise price (in usd per share)		$ 52.52
Stock equivalent units outstanding (in shares)		5,202
Stock option equivalent units outstanding (in shares)		200,000
LogistiCare LTI Program | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent of award paid in unrestricted stock		50.00%
Amount awarded per employee		$ 7,000
Percent of awards issued		46.50%
Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities | NET Services Vertical Long-term Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred compensation liability, current and noncurrent		$ 1,143		$ 2,657
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of unvested RSAs outstanding (in shares)		61,557
Weighted-average grant date fair value of unvested PRSUs outstanding (in usd per share)		$ 51.21
Performance-based restricted stock units | Subsequent Event
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
PRSUs vested in period (in shares)	4,684
Stock Equivalent Unit Awards and Stock Option Equivalent Units | Accrued Expenses
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Liability for unexercised cash settled share-based payment awards		$ 5,533		$ 3,938
Stock Equivalent Unit Awards and Stock Option Equivalent Units | General and administrative expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense (benefit)		1,832	$ 667
NET Services Vertical Long-term Incentive Plan | Service expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated cash-based compensation expense		$ 57	$ 590

Earnings Per Share - Schedule o

Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Providence	$ 5,430	$ (4,325)
Less dividends on convertible preferred stock	(1,089)	(1,090)
Less income allocated to participating securities	(579)	(58)
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	$ 3,762	$ (5,473)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share -- weighted-average shares	13,105,965	13,704,272
Effect of dilutive securities:
Denominator for diluted earnings per share -- adjusted weighted-average shares assumed conversion (in shares)	13,199,440	13,768,524
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.29	$ 0.03
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	(0.43)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	0.29	(0.40)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	0.29	0.03
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	(0.43)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.29	$ (0.40)
Common stock options
Effect of dilutive securities:
Common stock options (in shares)	88,791	58,313
Performance-based restricted stock units
Effect of dilutive securities:
Performance-based restricted stock units (in shares)	4,684	5,939
Continuing operations
Numerator:
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	$ 3,770	$ 394
Discontinued operations
Numerator:
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	$ (8)	$ (5,867)

Earnings Per Share - Schedule57

Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Antidilutive Securities (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Stock options to purchase common stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	12,142	165,371
Convertible preferred stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	803,200	803,398

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate from continuing operations	24.30%	56.80%
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, provisional income tax benefit			$ 19,397

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)	Sep. 28, 2017USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)plan	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of deferred compensation plans | plan			1
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Total participant deferrals			$ 1,920,000		$ 1,806,000
Insurance Claims
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Offsetting receivable			5,369,000		5,749,000
Loss contingency accrual, net			6,261,000		6,699,000
Loss contingency accrual, gross			11,630,000		12,448,000
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax | 2018 | Indemnification Agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual, provision			15,000,000
Haverhill Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Indemnified legal expenses				$ 132,000
Indemnified legal expense of related parties				115,000
Offsetting receivable			145,000		$ 941,000
Haverhill Litigation | General and administrative expense
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Legal expense (insurance benefit)				$ 11,000
Proposed Settlement Agreement | Settled Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement amount received	$ 10,000,000
Settlement percentage received by company	75.00%
Settlement percentage received by company stockholders	25.00%
Proceeds from legal settlements		$ 5,363,000
Rodriguez v. Providence Community Corrections | 2018 | Indemnification Agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement amount paid			$ 14,000,000

Transactions with Related Par60

Transactions with Related Parties - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Loan to joint venture	$ 0	$ 566,000
Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P. | Preferred Stock Dividends Earned by Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction amount	$ 1,039,000	1,039,000
Corporate Joint Venture | Mission Providence
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Loan to joint venture		$ 566,000
Related party notes receivable			$ 0

Discontinued Operations - Narra

Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - 2018 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued operations, legal expense	$ 11	$ 406
Discontinued operations, settlement accrual		$ 9,000

Discontinued Operations - Summa

Discontinued Operations - Summary of Operations Classified as Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Operating expenses:
Discontinued operations, net of tax	$ (8)	$ (5,866)
2018 | Discontinued Operations
Operating expenses:
General and administrative expense	11	9,406
Total operating expenses	11	9,406
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(11)	(9,406)
Income tax benefit	3	3,540
Discontinued operations, net of tax	$ (8)	$ (5,866)

Segments - Financial Informatio

Segments - Financial Information Attributable to the Company's Business Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Service revenue, net	$ 406,046	$ 399,494
Service expense	371,235	369,410
General and administrative expense	18,413	17,027
Depreciation and amortization	6,798	6,269
Operating income	9,600	6,788
Equity in net gain (loss) of investee	(2,321)	(2,060)
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Service revenue, net	0	0
Service expense	0	15
General and administrative expense	7,863	7,092
Depreciation and amortization	86	78
Operating income	(7,949)	(7,185)
Equity in net gain (loss) of investee	0	0
NET Services | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Service revenue, net	336,696	324,034
Service expense	310,701	306,192
General and administrative expense	2,937	2,891
Depreciation and amortization	3,494	3,151
Operating income	19,564	11,800
Equity in net gain (loss) of investee	0	0
WD Services | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Service revenue, net	69,350	75,460
Service expense	60,534	63,203
General and administrative expense	7,613	7,044
Depreciation and amortization	3,218	3,040
Operating income	(2,015)	2,173
Equity in net gain (loss) of investee	23	(1,400)
Matrix Investment | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Service revenue, net	0	0
Service expense	0	0
General and administrative expense	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Operating income	0	0
Equity in net gain (loss) of investee	$ (2,344)	$ (660)

Segments - Narrative (Details)

Segments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Non-US
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net assets	$ 91,216		$ 99,071
Geographic Concentration Risk | United States | Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	84.00%	82.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk | Non-US | Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	16.00%	18.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk | Non-US | Stockholders' Equity, Total
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	22.90%		20.80%

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event - $ / shares	May 01, 2018	Apr. 09, 2018
Interim CEO
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Exercise price (in dollars per share)		$ 71.67
Voluntary forfeitures (in shares)	98,500
Voluntary forfeitures, percentage of total granted	25.00%
Interim CEO | Employed through June 30, 2019
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Vesting percentage		50.00%
Interim CEO | Budget achieved in fiscal year 2018
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Vesting percentage		25.00%
Interim CEO | Achievement of other performance metrics
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Vesting percentage		25.00%
Interim CEO | Maximum
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock options granted (in shares)		394,000
Interim CFO
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Exercise price (in dollars per share)		$ 71.67
Interim CFO | Maximum
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock options granted (in shares)		13,710