ModivCare (MODV) 10-K16 Mar 152014 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 10, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	PROVIDENCE SERVICE CORP
Document Type	10-K
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		15,902,354
Entity Public Float			$423,900,000
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Central Index Key	1220754
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$160,406	$98,995
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $6,034 in 2014 and $4,218 in 2013	151,344	88,315
Other receivables	6,866	6,607
Prepaid expenses and other	46,157	11,831
Restricted cash	3,807	3,772
Deferred tax assets	6,066	2,152
Total current assets	374,646	211,672
Property and equipment, net	57,148	32,709
Goodwill	355,641	113,263
Intangible assets, net	340,673	43,476
Other assets	22,373	11,681
Restricted cash, less current portion	14,764	11,957
Total assets	1,165,245	424,758
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term obligations	25,188	48,250
Note payable to related party	65,500
Accounts payable	48,061	3,904
Accrued expenses	121,857	52,484
Accrued transportation costs	55,492	54,962
Deferred revenue	12,245	3,687
Reinsurance liability reserve	11,115	10,778
Total current liabilities	339,458	174,065
Long-term obligations, less current portion	484,525	75,250
Other long-term liabilities	26,609	15,359
Deferred tax liabilities	93,239	9,447
Total liabilities	943,831	274,121
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 13 and 16)
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock: Authorized 10,000,000 shares; $0.001 par value; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock: authorized 40,000,000 shares; $0.001 par value; 16,870,285 and 14,477,312 issued and outstanding (including treasury shares)	17	14
Additional paid-in capital	261,155	194,363
Accumulated deficit	-13,366	-33,641
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-8,756	-1,419
Treasury shares, at cost, 1,014,108 and 956,442 shares	-17,686	-15,641
Total Providence stockholders' equity	221,364	143,676
Non-controlling interest	50	6,961
Total stockholders' equity	221,414	150,637
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$1,165,245	$424,758

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts receivable, allowance (in Dollars)	$6,034	$4,218
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, shares authorized	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares issued	16,870,285	14,477,312
Common stock, shares outstanding	16,870,285	14,477,312
Treasury shares, shares	1,014,108	956,442

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Service revenue	$1,481,171	$1,122,682	$1,105,889
Operating expenses:
Service expense	1,338,793	1,020,051	1,010,776
General and administrative expense	63,635	48,633	53,383
Depreciation and amortization	29,488	14,872	15,023
Asset impairment charge	6,915	492	2,506
Total operating expenses	1,438,831	1,084,048	1,081,688
Operating income	42,340	38,634	24,201
Other expense:
Interest expense, net	14,600	6,894	7,508
Loss on extinguishment of debt		525
Gain on foreign currency translation	-37
Income before income taxes	27,777	31,215	16,693
Provision for income taxes	7,502	11,777	8,211
Net income	$20,275	$19,438	$8,482
Earnings per common share:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$1.37	$1.44	$0.64
Diluted (in Dollars per share)	$1.35	$1.41	$0.64
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in Shares)	14,765,303	13,499,885	13,225,448
Diluted (in Shares)	15,018,561	13,809,874	13,354,613

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net income	$20,275	$19,438	$8,482
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	-7,337	-526	235
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-7,337	-526	235
Comprehensive income	$12,938	$18,912	$8,717

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Matrix Acquisition [Member]	Total
In Thousands, except Share data	Ingeus Acquisition [Member]	Matrix Acquisition [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Ingeus Acquisition [Member]	Matrix Acquisition [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Matrix Acquisition [Member]	Total
Balance at December 31 at Dec. 31, 2011			$14			$176,172	($61,561)	($1,128)	($11,435)	$6,961		$109,023
Balance at December 31 (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2011			13,621,951						623,576
Stock-based compensation						3,873						3,873
Exercise of employee stock options, including net tax						733						733
Exercise of employee stock options, including net tax (in Shares)			90,915
Restricted stock issued									-169			-169
Restricted stock issued (in Shares)			73,081						11,302
Stock repurchase									-3,490			-3,490
Stock repurchase (in Shares)									293,600
Foreign currency translation adjustments								235				235
Net income							8,482					8,482
Balance at December 31 at Dec. 31, 2012			14			180,778	-53,079	-893	-15,094	6,961		118,687
Balance at December 31 (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2012			13,785,947						928,478
Stock-based compensation						3,079						3,079
Exercise of employee stock options, including net tax						10,506						10,506
Exercise of employee stock options, including net tax (in Shares)			592,126
Restricted stock issued									-547			-547
Restricted stock issued (in Shares)			99,239						27,964
Foreign currency translation adjustments								-526				-526
Net income							19,438					19,438
Balance at December 31 at Dec. 31, 2013			14			194,363	-33,641	-1,419	-15,641	6,961		150,637
Balance at December 31 (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013			14,477,312						956,442
Stock-based compensation						7,562						7,562
Exercise of employee stock options, including net tax						13,702						13,702
Exercise of employee stock options, including net tax (in Shares)			512,927
Restricted stock issued	1	1		-1	38,569				-524		38,570	-524
Restricted stock issued (in Shares)	596,915	946,723	74,714						18,504
Other										50		50
PSC of Canada Exchange Corp. shares exchanged			1			6,960			-1,521	-6,961		-1,521
PSC of Canada Exchange Corp. shares exchanged (in Shares)			261,694						39,162
Foreign currency translation adjustments								-7,337				-7,337
Net income							20,275					20,275
Balance at December 31 at Dec. 31, 2014			$17			$261,155	($13,366)	($8,756)	($17,686)	$50		$221,414
Balance at December 31 (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2014			16,870,285						1,014,108

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto1

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Exercise of employee stock options, tax shortfall	$2,683	$437	$215

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating activities
Net income	$20,275	$19,438	$8,482
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	14,051	7,738	7,537
Amortization	15,437	7,134	7,486
Provision for doubtful accounts	2,589	3,245	2,305
Stock based compensation	7,562	3,079	3,873
Deferred income taxes	-5,208	-3,282	-816
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount	5,561	960	1,138
Loss on extinguishment of debt		525
Excess tax benefit upon exercise of stock options	-2,722	-1,120	-91
Gains on remeasurement of contingent consideration	-16,314
Asset impairment charge	6,915	492	2,506
Other non-cash charges	3,088	364	158
Accounts receivable	-17,208	7,186	-16,589
Other receivables	327	1,199	556
Restricted cash	266	-141	163
Prepaid expenses and other	-7,954	-856	256
Reinsurance liability reserve	3,761	-19	1,034
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	28,483	18,863	2,412
Accrued transportation costs	530	-6,354	13,660
Deferred revenue	-3,454	-3,366	4,862
Other long-term liabilities	-790	152	3,556
Net cash provided by operating activities	55,195	55,237	42,488
Purchase of property and equipment	-23,242	-10,183	-9,522
Net increase (decrease) in short-term investments	-19	177	444
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-416,986	-989	-190
Restricted cash for reinsured claims losses	-3,108	-2,848	2,633
Net cash used in investing activities	-443,355	-13,843	-6,635
Repurchase of common stock, for treasury	-524	-547	-3,658
Proceeds from common stock issued pursuant to stock option exercise	11,019	10,069	949
Excess tax benefit upon exercise of stock options	2,722	1,120	91
Proceeds from long-term debt	501,200	76,000
Repayment of long-term debt	-48,625	-82,500	-20,493
Debt financing costs	-12,769	-2,082	-65
Capital lease payments and other	73	-9	-23
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	453,096	2,051	-23,199
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-3,525	-313	25
Net change in cash	61,411	43,132	12,679
Cash at beginning of period	98,995	55,863	43,184
Cash at end of period	160,406	98,995	55,863
Cash paid for interest	10,726	5,839	6,505
Cash paid for income taxes	18,389	13,395	8,877
PSC of Canada Exchange Corp. shares exchanged	6,961
PSC of Canada Exchange Corp. shares converted to treasury shares for fulfillment of obligation by sellers of WCG related to dispute with British Columbia	1,521
Acquisitions:
Purchase price	525,596	989	190
Less:
Cash acquired	37,159
Common stock issued for acquistions of business	38,570
Non-cash or Part Non-cash	30,095
Note payable to former shareholder	600
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	416,986	989	190
Amount due to Former Shareholder [Member]
Less:
Non-cash or Part Non-cash	$2,186

Note_1_Basis_of_Presentation_D

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	1. Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements

	Basis of Presentation

	The Providence Service Corporation (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, which the Company is required to follow. References to GAAP issued by the FASB in these footnotes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), which serves as a single source of authoritative non-SEC accounting and reporting standards to be applied by non-governmental entities. All amounts are presented in US dollars, unless otherwise noted. In order to conform to the current year presentation, prior year amounts have been reclassified to show service revenue as one line item, services expense as one line item, and interest expense and interest income as interest expense, net. Additionally, prior year management fee receivables have been included in other receivables for comparable presentation purposes.

	Description of Business

	The Company provides and manages primarily government sponsored non-emergency transportation, human services, workforce development services and health assessment services. At December 31, 2014, the Company operated in four segments, Non-Emergency Transportation Services (“NET Services”), Human Services, Workforce Development Services (“WD Services”) and Health Assessment Services (“HA Services”). The NET Services segment manages transportation networks and arranges for client transportation to health care related facilities and services for state or regional Medicaid agencies, managed care organizations (“MCOs”) and commercial insurers. In the Human Services segment, counselors, social workers and behavioral health professionals work with clients, primarily in the client’s home or community, who are eligible for government assistance due to income level, disabilities or court order. The WD Services segment provides outsourced employability services primarily to the eligible participants in government sponsored programs. The HA Services segment provides comprehensive health assessments (“CHAs”), for members enrolled in Medicare Advantage (“MA”) health plans, in patient’s homes or nursing facilities. As of December 31, 2014, the Company operated in 42 states and the District of Columbia in the United States (“US”), and in 11 other countries.

	Seasonality

	The Company’s quarterly operating results and operating cash flows normally fluctuate as a result of seasonal variations in its business. The NET Services operating segment experiences fluctuations in demand for its non-emergency transportation services during the summer, winter and holiday seasons. Due to higher demand in the summer months and lower demand in the winter and holiday seasons, coupled with a primarily fixed revenue stream based on a per member, per month payment structure, the NET Services operating segment normally experiences lower operating margins in the summer season and higher operating margins in the winter and holiday seasons.

	The Human Services operating segment experiences lower client demand for its home and community based services during the holiday and summer seasons which generally results in lower revenue during those periods. However, operating expenses in the Human Services operating segment do not vary significantly with these changes. As a result, the Human Services operating segment typically experiences lower operating margins during the holiday and summer seasons.

	In the HA Services operating segment, CHAs are typically provided as part of a MA plan’s annual program and are conducted with each individual member once per year. Historically, there has been higher CHA volume in the second half of the calendar year as a result of an accelerating demand towards year-end.

	Principles of Consolidation

	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its subsidiaries, including Ingeus Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Ingeus”) which were acquired on May 30, 2014, and CCHN Group Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Matrix”) which were acquired on October 23, 2014. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

	Significant Accounting Policies

	Cash and Cash Equivalents

	Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less. Investments in cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. The Company places its temporary cash investments with high credit quality financial institutions. At times, such investments may be in excess of the federally insured limits.

	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, approximately $42,651 and $4,607, respectively, of cash was held in foreign countries and may not be freely transferable without unfavorable tax consequences.

	Restricted Cash

	The Company had approximately $18,571 and $15,729 of restricted cash at December 31, 2014 and 2013 as follows:

			December 31,
			2014		2013
	Collateral for letters of credit - Contractual obligations		$	-	$	243
	Contractual obligations			573		839
	Subtotal restricted cash for contractual obligations			573		1,082

	Collateral for letters of credit - Reinsured claims losses			3,033		3,033
	Escrow/Trust - Reinsured claims losses			14,965		11,614
	Subtotal restricted cash for reinsured claims losses			17,998		14,647
	Total restricted cash			18,571		15,729

	Less current portion			3,807		3,772

			$	14,764	$	11,957

	Of the restricted cash amount at December 31, 2014 and 2013:

		●	$243 in 2013 served as collateral for irrevocable standby letters of credit that provide financial assurance that the Company will fulfill certain contractual obligations;

		●	approximately $573 and $839, respectively, was held to fund the Company’s obligations under arrangements with various governmental agencies through the Company’s correctional services business;

		●	approximately $3,033 in both periods served as collateral for irrevocable standby letters of credit to secure any reinsured claims losses under the Company’s reinsurance program;

		●	of the remaining $14,965 and $11,614:

		o	approximately $2,800 and $3,070, respectively, was restricted and held in a trust for historical reinsurance claims losses under the Company’s general and professional liability reinsurance program;

		o	approximately $493 and $732, respectively, was restricted under the historical auto liability program; and

		o	approximately $11,672 and $7,812, respectively, was restricted and held in a trust for reinsurance claims losses under the Company’s workers’ compensation, general and professional liability and auto liability reinsurance programs.

Short-Term Investments

As part of its cash management program, the Company from time to time maintains short-term investments. These investments have a term to earliest maturity of less than one year and are comprised of certificates of deposit. These investments are carried at cost, which approximates market value, and are classified as “Prepaid expenses and other” in the consolidated balance sheets.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair value because of the relatively short-term maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the Company’s long-term obligations is estimated based on interest rates for the same or similar debt offered to the Company having the same or similar remaining maturities and collateral requirements. The carrying amount of the long-term obligations approximates its fair value.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company records all accounts receivable amounts at their contracted 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 specific client collection issues. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific payer’s inability to meet its financial obligation, the Company records a specific allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably expects to collect.

The Company’s write-off experience for each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was less than 1% of the Company’s revenue. The Company’s provision for doubtful accounts expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $2,589, $3,245 and $2,305, respectively.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation, or at fair value if the assets were initially recorded as the result of a business combination. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Gains and losses resulting from the disposition of an asset are reflected in operating expense.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Goodwill

The Company analyzes the carrying value of goodwill at the end of each fiscal year, and more frequently if events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Such circumstances could include, but are not limited to: (1) the loss or modification of significant contracts, (2) a significant adverse change in legal factors or in business climate, (3) unanticipated competition, (4) an adverse action or assessment by a regulator, or (5) a significant decline in the Company’s stock price. When analyzing goodwill for impairment the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test described below. If the Company determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the Company would calculate the fair value of the reporting unit and perform a two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. In connection with its analysis of the carrying value of goodwill, the Company reconciles the aggregate fair value of its reporting units to the Company’s market capitalization including a control premium that is reasonable within the context of industry data on premiums paid. When determining whether goodwill is impaired, the Company compares the fair value of the reporting unit to which the goodwill is assigned to the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then the Company must proceed to a second step, and the amount of the impairment loss must be measured. The impairment loss would be calculated by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill to its carrying amount. In calculating the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the other assets and liabilities of that unit based on their fair values. The excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amount assigned to its other assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. An impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value.

Intangible assets subject to amortization

The Company separately values all acquired and internally developed identifiable intangible assets apart from goodwill. The Company has historically allocated a portion of the purchase consideration to customer relationships, developed technology, management contracts, trademarks and trade names, and restrictive covenants acquired through business combinations based on the expected direct or indirect contribution to future cash flows on a discounted cash flow basis over the useful life of the assets.

The Company assesses whether any relevant factors limit the period over which acquired assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows for amortization purposes. While the Company uses discounted cash flows to value the acquisition of intangible assets, the Company has elected to use the straight-line method of amortization to determine amortization expense each period. If applicable, the Company assesses the recoverability of the unamortized balance of its long-lived assets based on undiscounted expected future cash flows. Should this analysis indicate that the carrying value is not fully recoverable, the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of any intangible asset is recognized as an impairment loss.

Accrued Transportation Costs

Transportation costs are estimated and accrued in the month the services are rendered by contracted transportation providers, and are determined using gross reservations for transportation services less cancellations, and average costs per transportation service by customer contract. Average costs per contract are determined by historical cost trends. Actual costs relating to a specific accounting period are monitored and compared to estimated accruals. Adjustments to those accruals are made based on reconciliations with actual costs incurred. Accrued transportation costs were $55,492 and $54,962 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Deferred Financing Costs *and Debt Discounts*

The Company capitalizes direct expenses incurred in connection with its credit facilities and other borrowings, and amortizes such expenses over the life of the respective credit facility or other borrowing. Fees charged by third parties are recorded as deferred financing costs and fees charged by lenders are recorded as a debt discount. Deferred financing costs, net of amortization, totaling approximately $5,284 and $2,509 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are included in “Other assets” in the consolidated balance sheets. Debt discount, net of amortization, totaling approximately $1,462 at December 31, 2014 is included in “Long-term obligations, less current portion” in the consolidated balance sheet.

Revenue Recognition

NET Services segment

Capitation contracts. The majority of the Company’s NET services revenue is generated under capitated contracts with payers where the Company assumes the responsibility of meeting the covered transportation requirements of a specific geographic population for a fixed amount per period based on per-member per-month fees for an estimated number of participants in the payer’s program.

Fee for service contracts. Revenues earned under fee for service (“FFS”) contracts are recognized when the service is provided. Revenue under these types of contracts is based upon contractually established billing rates, less allowance for contractual adjustments. Estimates of contractual adjustments are based upon payment terms specified in the related agreements.

Flat fee contracts. Revenues earned under flat fee contracts are recognized ratably over the covered service period based upon contractually established monthly flat fees that do not fluctuate with any changes in the membership population that can receive the Company’s services.

Human Services segment

FFS contracts. Revenue related to services provided under FFS contracts is recognized at the time services are rendered and collection is determined to be probable. Such services are provided at established billing rates. As services are rendered, contract-specific documentation is prepared describing each service, time spent, and billing code to determine and support the value of each service provided and billed. The timing and amount of collection are dependent upon compliance with the billing requirements specified by each payer. Failure to comply with these requirements could delay the collection of amounts due to the Company under a contract or result in adjustments to amounts billed.

The performance of the Company’s contracts is subject to the condition that sufficient funds are appropriated, authorized and allocated by each state, city or other local government. If sufficient appropriations, authorizations and allocations are not provided by the respective state, city or other local government, the Company is at risk for uncollectible amounts or immediate termination or renegotiation of the financial terms of the Company’s contracts.

Cost-based service contracts. Revenues from the Company’s cost-based service contracts are recorded based on a combination of allowable direct costs, indirect overhead allocations, and stated allowable margins on those incurred costs. These revenues are compared to annual contract budget limits and, depending on reporting requirements, reductions of revenue may be recorded for certain contingencies. The Company annually submits projected costs for the coming year, which assist the contracting payers in establishing the annual contract amount to be paid for services provided under the contracts. The Company submits monthly cost reports which are used by the payers to determine the need for any payment adjustments. Completion of the cost report review process may range from one month to several years. In cases where funds paid to the Company exceed the allowable costs to provide services under contract, the Company may be required to repay amounts previously received.

The Company’s cost reports are generally audited by payers annually. The Company periodically reviews its provisional billing rates and allocation of costs and provides for estimated payment adjustments. The Company believes that adequate provisions have been made in its consolidated financial statements for any material adjustments that might result from the outcome of any cost report audits. Differences between the amounts provided and the settlement amounts are recorded in the Company’s consolidated statement of income in the year of settlement. Such settlements have historically not been material.

Annual block purchase contract. The Company’s annual block purchase contract requires the Company to provide or arrange for behavioral health services to eligible populations of beneficiaries as defined in the contract. The Company must provide a complete range of behavioral health clinical, case management, therapeutic and administrative services. The Company is obligated to provide services only to those clients with a demonstrated medical necessity. The Company’s annual funding allocation amount may be increased when its patient service encounters exceed the contract amount; however, such increases are subject to government appropriation. There is no contractual limit to the number of eligible beneficiaries that may be assigned to the Company, or a specified limit to the level of services that may be provided to these beneficiaries if the services are deemed to be medically necessary. Therefore, the Company is at-risk if the costs of providing necessary services exceed the associated reimbursement.

The terms of the contract may be reviewed prospectively and amended as necessary to ensure adequate funding of the Company’s contractual obligations; however, there is no assurance that amendments will be approved or that funding will be adequate.

Workforce Development Services segment

Workforce Development Services revenues are generated from providing resume and job interview skills, networking and job placement services, and technical job training through internally staffed or outsourced resources. The Company’s revenue is largely based on successful job placement and sustainment outcomes. While the specific terms vary by contract and country, the Company generally receives four types of revenue streams under contracts with government entities: attachment fees, job placement/job outcome fees, sustainment fees and incentive fees. Attachment fees are typically upfront payments that are payable when a client enters the system. Job placement fees are typically payable when a client is employed, whereas job outcome fees are typically payable when a client is employed, and remains employed for a specified period of time. Sustainment fees are typically payable upon certain employment tenure milestones. Finally, incentive fees vary greatly by contract, and are usually based upon a calculation that includes a variety of factors and inputs, such as average sustainment rates and client referral rates.

Revenue is recognized ratably over the period from initial contact with a client to the average period services are provided, as is the case for attachment fees, or when certain milestones are achieved, as is the case with job placement/job outcome fees and sustainment fees. Incentive fees are generally recognized when the revenue is fixed and determinable, frequently at the end of the cumulative calculation period, unless the contractual terms allow for earned payments on a fixed or ratable basis.

Health Assessment Services segment

The HA Services segment contracts with health plans to provide clinical assessments for their MA members that meet certain pre-determined criteria as defined by the providers. An assessment is a comprehensive physical examination of an individual performed by one of the Company’s physicians or nurse practitioners. The MA clients for whom the Company performs these examinations use the assessment reports to impact care management of the MA member and properly report the cost of care of those members. Revenue is recognized in the period in which the services are rendered.

Deferred Revenue

At times the Company may receive funding for certain services in advance of services being rendered. These amounts are reflected in the consolidated balance sheets as deferred revenue until the services are rendered.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company follows the fair value recognition provisions of ASC Topic 718 - Compensation-Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), which requires companies to measure and recognize compensation expense for all share based payments at fair value.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are determined by the liability method in accordance with ASC Topic 740 - Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance which includes amounts for net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, as more fully described in Note 15 below, for which the Company has concluded that it is more likely than not that these net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards will not be realized in the ordinary course of operations. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income taxes as a component of income tax expense.

Foreign currency translation

Local currencies generally are considered the functional currencies outside the US. Assets and liabilities for operations in local-currency environments are translated at month-end exchange rates of the period reported. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rate for each applicable month. Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity.

Loss Reserves for Certain Reinsurance and Self-funded Insurance Programs

The Company reinsures 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. SPCIC maintains reserves for obligations related to the Company’s reinsurance programs for its automobile, general and professional liability and workers’ compensation coverage.

SPCIC reinsures third-party insurers for general and professional liability exposures for the first dollar of each and every loss up to $1,000 per loss and $5,000 in the aggregate. SPCIC also reinsures third-party insurers for automobile liability exposures for $250 per claim. Additionally, SPCIC reinsures a third-party insurer for worker’s compensation insurance for the first dollar of each and every loss up to $500 per occurrence with a $13,700 annual policy aggregate limit. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had reserves of approximately $12,750 and $10,635, respectively, for the automobile, general and professional liability and workers’ compensation programs (net of expected losses in excess of the Company’s liability which would be paid by third-party insurers to the extent losses are incurred). The reserves are classified as “Reinsurance liability reserve” and “Other long-term liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets.

Based on an independent actuarial report, the Company’s expected losses related to workers’ compensation, automobile and general and professional liability in excess of its liability under its associated reinsurance programs at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $5,525 and $3,540, respectively. The Company recorded a corresponding receivable from third-party insurers and liability at December 31, 2014 and 2013 for these expected losses, which would be paid by third-party insurers to the extent losses are incurred.

In addition, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Provado Insurance Services, Inc. (“Provado”), is a licensed captive insurance company domiciled in the State of South Carolina. Provado has historically provided reinsurance for policies written by a third party insurer for general liability, automobile liability, and automobile physical damage coverage to various members of the network of subcontracted transportation providers and independent third parties within the Company’s NET Services operating segment. Effective February 15, 2011, Provado did not renew its reinsurance agreement and will not assume liabilities for policies after that date. It will continue to administer existing policies for the foreseeable future and resolve remaining and future claims related to these policies.

Under a reinsurance agreement with a third party insurer, Provado reinsures the third party insurer for the first $250 of each loss for each line of coverage, subject to an annual aggregate equal to 107.7% of gross written premium, and certain claims in excess of $250 to an additional aggregate limit of $1,100. Provado maintains reserves for obligations related to the reinsurance programs for general liability, automobile liability, and automobile physical damage coverage. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, Provado recorded reserves of approximately $1,434 and $1,880, respectively. The reserves are classified as “Reinsurance liability reserve” in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company utilizes analyses prepared by third party administrators and independent actuaries based on historical claims information with respect to the general and professional liability coverage, workers’ compensation coverage, automobile liability, automobile physical damage, and health insurance coverage to determine the amount of required reserves.

The Company also maintains a self-funded health insurance program with a stop-loss umbrella policy with a third party insurer to limit the maximum potential liability for individual claims to $275 per person and for a maximum potential claim liability based on member enrollment. With respect to this program, the Company considers historical and projected medical utilization data when estimating its health insurance program liability and related expense. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had approximately $1,973 and $1,870, respectively, in reserve for its self-funded health insurance programs. The reserves are classified as “Reinsurance liability reserve” in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company regularly analyzes its reserves for incurred but not reported claims, and for reported but not paid claims related to its reinsurance and self-funded insurance programs. The Company believes its reserves are adequate. However, significant judgment is involved in assessing these reserves such as assessing historical paid claims, average lags between the claims’ incurred date, reported dates and paid dates, and the frequency and severity of claims. There may be differences between actual settlement amounts and recorded reserves and any resulting adjustments are included in expense once a probable amount is known. There were no significant adjustments recorded in the periods covered by this report.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The Company has made a number of estimates relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. The Company based its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Some of the more significant estimates impact revenue recognition, accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts, accounting for business combinations, goodwill and other intangible assets, accrued transportation costs, loss reserves for reinsurance and self-funded insurance programs, stock-based compensation and income taxes.

RecentAccounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 2015) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”). ASU 2014-08 changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. Under the ASU discontinued operations is defined as either a:

	●	Component of an entity, or group of components that

	o	has been disposed of, meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale, or has been abandoned/spun-off; and

	o	represents a strategic shift that has (or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results), or

	●	Business or nonprofit activity that, on acquisition, meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale.

This ASU is effective for publicly held companies prospectively for all disposals (or classifications as held for sale) of components of an entity that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years, and all businesses that, on acquisition, are classified as held for sale that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years. The Company will prospectively apply this accounting literature in 2015.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606 (“ASU 2014-09”). This ASU will supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps:

	●	Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.

	●	Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.

	●	Step 3: Determine the transaction price.

	●	Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.

	●	Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

For a publicly held entity, this ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Note_2_Concentration_of_Credit

Note 2 - Concentration of Credit Risk	12 Months Ended
Note 2 - Concentration of Credit Risk	Dec. 31, 2014
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	2. Concentration of Credit Risk

	Contracts with domestic governmental agencies and other domestic entities that contract with governmental agencies accounted for approximately 73.0%, 80.0% and 81.1% of the Company’s domestic revenue for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Contracts with foreign governmental agencies and other foreign entities that contract with governmental agencies accounted for approximately 94.6% of the Company’s foreign revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014. In years past, the Company’s international presence was not material. The governmental contracts are subject to possible statutory and regulatory changes, rate adjustments, administrative rulings, rate freezes and funding reductions. Reductions in amounts paid under these contracts for the Company’s services or changes in methods or regulations governing payments for the Company’s services could materially adversely affect its revenue and profitability. Additionally, approximately 68.0% of our Workforce Development Services revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014 was generated from one foreign payer.

	At December 31, 2014, approximately $40,213, or 18.2%, of the Company’s net assets were located in countries outside of the US.

Note_3_Prepaid_Expenses_and_Ot

Note 3 - Prepaid Expenses and Other	12 Months Ended
Note 3 - Prepaid Expenses and Other	Dec. 31, 2014
Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	3. Prepaid Expenses and Other

	Prepaid expenses and other were comprised of the following:

		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Prepaid income taxes		13,865		1,427
	Prepaid insurance		5,496		4,409
	Prepaid taxes and licenses		4,752		66
	Prepaid rent		3,441		1,685
	Deposits held for leased premises & bonds		3,249		-
	Preferred share backstop fee paid to related party		2,947		-
	Other		12,407		4,244

	Total prepaid expenses and other	$	46,157	$	11,831

Note_4_Property_and_Equipment

Note 4 - Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
Note 4 - Property and Equipment	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	4. Property and Equipment

	Property and equipment consisted of the following:

		Estimated
		Useful Life		December 31,
		(in years)		2014		2013
	Land		--	$	1,911	$	1,911
	Building		39		11,877		11,629
	Computer and telecom equipment		5-Mar		36,696		25,138
	Software		5-Mar		17,820		12,333
	Leasehold improvements		Shorter of 7 years		15,692		6,528
	Leasehold improvements		or lease term		15,692		6,528
	Furniture and fixtures		10-May		7,724		3,963
	Automobiles		5		4,643		2,732
	Construction in progress		--		3,065		1,816
					99,428		66,050
	Less accumulated depreciation				42,280		33,341
	Total property and equipment, net			$	57,148	$	32,709

	Depreciation expense was approximately $14,051, $7,738 and $7,537 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note_5_Goodwill_and_Intangible

Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles	12 Months Ended
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	5. Goodwill and Intangibles

	Goodwill

	Changes in goodwill were as follows:

			NET			Human			WD			HA		Consolidated
			Services			Services			Services			Services		Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012		$	95,215		$	18,700		$	-		$	-	$	113,915

	Foreign currency translation adjustment			-			(160	)		-			-		(160	)
	Impairment charge			-			(492	)		-			-		(492	)
	Balances at December 31, 2013
	Goodwill			191,215			79,241			-			-		270,456
	Accumulated impairment losses			(96,000	)		(61,193	)		-			-		(157,193	)
				95,215			18,048			-			-		113,263

	Ingeus acquisition			-			-			35,484			-		35,484
	Matrix acquisition			-			-			-			210,576		210,576
	Other acquisitions			-			5,971			-			-		5,971
	Foreign currency translation adjustment			-			(177	)		(2,561	)		-		(2,738	)
	Impairment charge			-			(6,915	)		-			-		(6,915	)
	Balances at December 31, 2014
	Goodwill			191,215			85,035			32,923			210,576		519,749
	Accumulated impairment losses			(96,000	)		(68,108	)		-			-		(164,108	)
			$	95,215		$	16,927		$	32,923		$	210,576	$	355,641

	In conjunction with its annual review of goodwill impairment as of December 31, 2014, the Company performed the two-step impairment analysis and determined that goodwill was impaired for two of its Human Services segment reporting units. The goodwill impairment in the Maple Star reporting unit was attributable to declines in forecasted referrals, leading to a decline in projected future cash flows of the entity. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $3,810 related to the Maple Star reporting unit. The impairment for the second reporting unit was attributable to lower than expected performance during 2014 in the Providence of Idaho reporting unit, as well as a lower than expected projections in future years. An impairment charge of $2,815 was recorded related to the Providence of Idaho reporting unit.

	Additionally, based on a triggering event for one of the Human Services segment reporting units, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of approximately $290 prior to conducting its annual asset impairment test.

	Also in conjunction with its annual review of goodwill impairment as of December 31, 2014, the Company performed the two-step analysis of its Ingeus reporting unit. After completing step one, the Company concluded the fair value of the reporting unit was less than its carrying value, requiring the Company to proceed to the second step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. As part of the Step 2 analysis, the Company analyzed its long-term assets, including property, plant and equipment, and its intangible assets. Based on this review, it was determined that the undiscounted cash flows from the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value. However, in determining the implied fair value of goodwill for the Ingeus reporting unit, the assigned fair value of the Ingeus reporting unit’s intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 was $13,700 less than the carrying value. In accordance with ASC 350, the assignment of fair value to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit is solely for the purpose of testing goodwill for impairment, the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit are not written up or down as a result of the allocation process. Based on the two-step analysis described above, the Company concluded the implied fair value of the Ingeus reporting unit goodwill exceeded its carrying value by $18,500. Accordingly, the Company concluded there was no impairment in its Ingeus reporting unit goodwill, and did not recognize any charges related to goodwill impairment as of December 31, 2014.

	The Company believes the assumptions used in its discounted cash flow analysis are appropriate and result in reasonable estimates of the implied fair value of each reporting unit. The Company further believes the most significant assumptions used in its analysis are the expected revenue growth, margins and overall profitability of its reporting units. However, the Company may not meet its revenue growth and profitability targets, working capital needs and capital expenditures may be higher than forecast, changes in credit or equity markets may result in changes to the Company’s discount rate and general business conditions may result in changes to the Company’s terminal value assumptions for its reporting units. The amount of goodwill associated with Ingeus was $32,923 at December 31, 2014.

	During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, the not-for-profit entities managed by Rio Grande Management Company, L.L.C. (“Rio”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, were notified of the termination of funding for certain of their services. Management expected that due to this change in funding, the not-for-profit entities would not be able to maintain their historical level of business, which was expected to result in the decrease, or elimination of, services provided by Rio to these entities. The Company determined that these factors were indicators that an interim goodwill impairment test was required under ASC 350. As a result, the Company estimated the fair value of the goodwill it acquired in connection with the Rio acquisition to be zero at June 30, 2013, and at that time, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of $492 in its Human Services operating segment to eliminate the carrying value of goodwill acquired in connection with its acquisition of Rio. This charge is included in “Asset impairment charge” in the consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2013.

	In connection with its annual asset impairment analysis conducted as of December 31, 2013, the Company determined that no additional impairment charges were required to fairly state the value of these assets.

	The total amount of goodwill that was deductible for income tax purposes for acquisitions as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $43,776 and $36,870, respectively.

	Intangible Assets

	Intangible assets are comprised of acquired customer relationships, trademarks and trade names, developed technology, management contracts and restrictive covenants. Intangible assets consisted of the following:

						December 31,
						2014						2013
			Estimated			Gross						Gross
			Useful Life			Carrying			Accumulated			Carrying		Accumulated
			(in Yrs)			Amount			Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	Customer relationships			15		$	73,837		$	(38,012	)	$	73,990	$	(33,319	)
	Customer relationships			10			223,118			(6,999	)		1,417		(1,027	)
	Customer relationships			5			4,100			(227	)		-		-
	Customer relationships			3			1,039			(370	)		989		(21	)
	Management contracts			10			7,775			(7,348	)		11,422		(9,975	)
	Trademarks and Trade Names			Indefinite			25,900			-			-		-
	Trademarks and Trade Names			10			16,724			(976	)		-		-
	Developed technology			5			44,016			(1,950	)		-		-
	Restrictive Covenants			2			50			(4	)		-		-
	Total					$	396,559		$	(55,886	)	$	87,818	$	(44,342	)

	The weighted-average amortization period at December 31, 2014 for intangibles with a definite life was 10.3 years. No significant residual value is estimated for these intangible assets. Amortization expense was approximately $15,437, $7,134 and $7,486 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The total amortization expense is estimated to be as follows for the next five years and thereafter, based on completed acquisitions as of December 31, 2014:

	Year		Amount
2015		$	39,218
2016			38,728
2017			38,279
2018			38,279
2019			35,883
Thereafter			124,386
Total		$	314,773

In connection with its annual asset impairment analysis conducted as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company determined that no impairment charges were required to fairly state the value of these assets.

Note_6_Accrued_Expenses

Note 6 - Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
Note 6 - Accrued Expenses	Dec. 31, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	6. Accrued Expenses

	Accrued expenses consisted of the following:

		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued compensation	$	46,425	$	22,940
	NET Services contract adjustments		27,380		12,445
	Contingent consideration		7,767		-
	Other		40,285		17,099
	Total accrued expenses	$	121,857	$	52,484

Note_7_Fair_Value_Measurements

Note 7 - Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
Note 7 - Fair Value Measurements	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	7. Fair Value Measurements

	The Company determines the fair value of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Below are the three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

	Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

	Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

	The Company may be required to pay additional consideration in relation to certain acquisitions based on the achievement of certain earnings targets. Acquisition-related contingent consideration is initially measured and recorded at fair value as an element of consideration paid in connection with an acquisition with subsequent adjustments recognized in other operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. The Company determines the fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration, and any subsequent changes in fair value using a discounted probability-weighted approach. This approach takes into consideration Level 3 unobservable inputs including probability assessments of expected future cash flows over the period in which the obligation is expected to be settled and applies a discount factor that captures the uncertainties associated with the obligation. Changes in these unobservable inputs that relate to events occurring subsequent to the date of acquisition could significantly impact the fair value of the obligation recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. The fair value of the Company’s contingent consideration was $11,429 at December 31, 2014, of which $7,767 is included in “Accrued expenses” and $3,662 is included in “Other long-term liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recorded a gain due to a change in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $16,314 within “General and administrative expense” in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Note_8_Longterm_Obligations

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations	12 Months Ended
Note 8 - Long-term Obligations	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	8. Long-Term Obligations and Note Payable to Related Party

	The Company’s long-term obligations were as follows:

		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013

	6.5% convertible senior subordinated notes, interest payable semi-annually beginning May 2008 with principal due May 2014 (the "Notes")	$	-		$	47,500
	$240,000 revolving loan (previously $165,000; amended May 28, 2014), LIBOR plus 2.25% - 3.25% (effective rate of 3.16% at December 31, 2014) through August 2018 with interest payable at least once every three months		201,700			16,000
	$250,000 term loan, LIBOR plus 2.25% - 3.25%, with principal payable quarterly beginning March 31, 2015 and interest payable at least once every three months, through August 2018		250,000			-
	$60,000 term loan, LIBOR plus 2.25% - 3.25%, with principal payable quarterly beginning December 31, 2014 and interest payable at least once every three months, through August 2018		58,875			60,000
	14.0% unsecured related party, subordinated bridge note with principal due September 30, 2018 and interest payable quarterly		65,500			-
	2.0% unsecured, subordinated note to former stockholder of acquired company, principal and interest due May 2016		600			-
			576,675			123,500
	Unamortized discount on debt		(1,462	)		-
			575,213			123,500
	Less current portion		90,688			48,250
	Total long-term obligations, less current portion	$	484,525		$	75,250

	The carrying amount of the long-term obligations approximated their fair value at December 31, 2014 and 2013. The fair value of the Company’s long-term obligations was estimated based on interest rates for the same or similar debt offered to the Company having same or similar remaining maturities and collateral requirements.

	Annual maturities of long-term obligations as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:

	Year	Amount
	2015	$	90,688
	2016		32,938
	2017		41,287
	2018		411,762
	Total	$	576,675

	Convertible senior subordinated notes

	On November 13, 2007, the Company issued $70,000 in aggregate principal amount of 6.5% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due in 2014 (the “Senior Notes”), under the amended note purchase agreement dated November 9, 2007 to the purchasers named therein. The proceeds of $70,000 were initially placed into escrow and were released on December 7, 2007 to partially fund the cash portion of the purchase price of Charter LCI Corporation, including its subsidiaries, collectively referred to as LogistiCare. The Senior Notes were general unsecured obligations subordinated in right of payment to any existing or future senior debt. The Senior Notes matured on May 15, 2014, and the Company repaid the balance of $47,500 with cash on hand.

	Credit facility

	On August 2, 2013, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender and letter of credit issuer, SunTrust Bank, as syndication agent, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., as joint lead arrangers and joint book managers and other lenders party thereto. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provided the Company with a senior secured credit facility (“Credit Facility”), in aggregate principal amount of $225,000, comprised of a $60,000 term loan facility and a $165,000 revolving credit facility. The New Senior Credit Facility included sublimits for swingline loans and letters of credit in amounts of up to $10,000 and $25,000, respectively. On August 2, 2013, the Company borrowed the entire amount available under the term loan facility and $16,000 under the revolving credit facility and used the proceeds thereof to refinance certain of the Company’s existing indebtedness.

	Under the Credit Facility, the Company has an option to request an increase in the amount of the revolving credit facility and/or the term loan facility from time to time (on substantially the same terms as apply to the existing facilities) in an aggregate amount of up to $75,000 with either additional commitments from lenders under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement at such time or new commitments from financial institutions acceptable to the administrative agent in its reasonable discretion, so long as no default or event of default exists at the time of any such increase. The Company may not be able to access additional funds under this increase option as no lender is obligated to participate in any such increase under the Credit Facility.

	The Credit Facility matures on August 2, 2018. The Company may prepay the Credit Facility in whole or in part, at any time without premium or penalty, subject to reimbursement of the lenders’ breakage and redeployment costs in connection with prepayments of London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) loans. The unutilized portion of the commitments under the Credit Facility may be irrevocably reduced or terminated by us at any time without penalty.

	The Company’s obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by all of its present and future domestic subsidiaries, excluding certain domestic subsidiaries, which include its insurance captives and not-for-profit subsidiaries. The Company’s, and each guarantor’s, obligations under its guaranty of the Credit Facility are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the Company’s respective assets, including a pledge of 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of its domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the issued and outstanding stock of its first tier foreign subsidiaries.

	On May 28, 2014, the Company entered into the first amendment (the “First Amendment”) to its Credit Facility. The First Amendment provided for, among other things, an increase in the aggregate amount of the revolving credit facility from $165,000 to $240,000 and other modifications in connection with the consummation of the acquisition of Ingeus.

	Additionally, on October 23, 2014, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement and Consent (the “Second Amendment”) to amend the Credit Facility to (i) add a new term loan tranche in aggregate principal amount of up to $250,000 to partly finance the acquisition of Matrix, (ii) provide the consent of the required lenders to consummate the acquisition of Matrix, (iii) permit incurrence of additional debt (including the Related party unsecured subordinated bridge note, described below) to fund the acquisition of Matrix, (iv) add an excess cash flow mandatory prepayment provision and (v) such other amendments which are beneficial to the Company and provide greater flexibility for its future operations.

	Interest on the outstanding principal amount of the loans accrue, at the Company’s election, at a per annum rate equal to LIBOR, plus an applicable margin or the base rate plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin ranges from 2.25% to 3.25% in the case of LIBOR loans and 1.25% to 2.25% in the case of the base rate loans, in each case based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio as defined in the Second Amendment. Interest on the loans is payable at least every three months in arrears. In addition, the Company is obligated to pay commitment fees based on a percentage of the unused portion of each lender’s commitment under the revolving credit facility and letter of credit fees based on a percentage of the maximum amount available to be drawn under each outstanding letter of credit. The commitment fee and letter of credit fee ranges from 0.25% to 0.50% and 2.25% to 3.25%, respectively, in each case, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio.

	The $60,000 term loan is subject to quarterly amortization payments, commencing on December 31, 2014, so that the following percentages of the term loan outstanding on the closing date plus the principal amount of any term loans funded pursuant to the increase option are repaid as follows: 7.5% between December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2015, 10.0% between December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, 12.5% between December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, 11.25% between December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2018 and the remaining balance at maturity.

	The $250,000 term loan is subject to quarterly amortization payments, commencing on March 31, 2015, so that the following percentages of the term loan outstanding on the closing date plus the principal amount of any term loans funded pursuant to the increase option are repaid as follows: 5.625% between March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, 10.0% between December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, 12.5% between December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, 11.25% between December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2018 and the remaining balance at maturity.

	The Credit Facility also requires the Company (subject to certain exceptions as set forth in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement) to prepay the outstanding loans in an aggregate amount equal to 100% of the net cash proceeds received from certain asset dispositions, debt issuances, insurance and casualty awards and other extraordinary receipts.

	The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. The negative covenants include restrictions on the Company’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, create liens, make investments, give guarantees, pay dividends, sell assets and merge and consolidate. The Company is subject to financial covenants, including consolidated net leverage and consolidated fixed charge covenants. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of December 31, 2014.

	The Company incurred fees of approximately $12,738 to refinance our long-term debt during 2014. We have accounted for fees related to the refinancing of our long-term debt, as well as unamortized deferred financing fees related to the Senior Credit Facility, under ASC 470-50 – Debt Modifications and Extinguishments. As both credit facilities were loan syndications, and a number of lenders participated in both credit facilities, we evaluated the accounting for financing fees on a lender by lender basis. Of the total amount of fees incurred for the refinancing of debt, approximately $5,224 was deferred as deferred financing fees or debt discount, and will be amortized over the life of the loans, approximately $4,500 was deferred and fully expensed in the fourth quarter of 2014 in relation to bridge financing commitments and approximately $3,014 was expensed in 2014.

	Related party unsecured subordinated bridge note

	On October 23, 2014, the Company issued to Coliseum Capital Management, LLC and certain of its affiliates (“Coliseum”), a related party, a 14.0% Unsecured Subordinated Note in aggregate principal amount of $65,500 (the “Note”) due September 30, 2018. Interest from the issuance date to, but excluding, the 120th day after the issuance date, was paid in cash in the amount of $3,015 on the issuance of the Note, of which $1,281 is included in “Prepaid expenses and other” in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. Coliseum held approximately 15% of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of October 23, 2014 and is the Company’s largest shareholder. Additionally, Christopher Shackelton, who serves on the Company’s board of directors, is also a Managing Partner at Coliseum Capital Management, LLC.

The Note was repaid in full on February 11, 2015, with the proceeds from a registered Rights Offering (“Rights Offering”) and a related standby purchase agreement. The Rights Offering allowed all of the Company’s existing common stock holders the non-transferrable right to purchase their pro rata share of $65,500 of convertible preferred stock at a price of $100.00 per share, as further described in Note 21. As such, the Note was classified as a current liability at December 31, 2014.

Note_9_Stockholders_Equity

Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	9. Stockholders’ Equity

	The Company’s second amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides that the Company’s authorized capital stock consists of 40,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share.

	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were 16,870,285 and 14,477,312 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding, respectively, (including 1,014,108 treasury shares at December 31, 2014 and 956,442 treasury shares at December 31, 2013) and no shares of preferred stock outstanding.

	The following table reflects the total number of shares of the Company’s common stock reserved for future issuance as of December 31, 2014:

	Shares of common stock reserved for:
	Exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards	1,501,884
	Issuance of Performance Restricted Stock Units	91,847

	Total shares of common stock reserved for future issuance	1,593,731

	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company granted a total of 463,000 stock options under the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2006 Plan”) to purchase the Company’s common stock at exercise prices equal to the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The options were granted to executive officers and certain key employees. The option exercise price for all options granted ranged from $36.27 to $43.81. 300,000 options vest in three equal installments on September 11, 2014, June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2016. 163,000 options cliff vest on December 31, 2017. The weighted-average fair value of the options granted during the year ended December 31, 2014 totaled $17.09 per share.

	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company granted 52,530 shares of restricted stock to non-employee directors of its board of directors, executive officers and certain key employees. The awards primarily vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company granted an additional 567,069 shares to two individuals in connection with the Ingeus acquisition. The awards vest, upon continued employment of the grantees, in four equal installments on each anniversary date of the grant. The weighted-average fair value of all restricted stock awards granted in 2014 totaled $39.80 per share.

	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company issued 298,186 shares of its common stock in connection with the exercise of employee stock options under the Company’s 2006 Stock Option Plan (“2006 Plan”). In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company issued 214,741 shares of its common stock in connection with the exercise of employee stock options under the Company’s 2003 Stock Option Plan (“2003 Plan”). During 2014, the Company also issued 74,714 shares of its common stock to non-employee directors, executive officers and key employees upon the vesting of certain restricted stock awards granted in 2013, 2012 and 2011 under the Company’s 2006 Plan. In connection with the vesting of these restricted stock awards, 18,504 shares of the Company’s common stock were surrendered to the Company by the recipients to pay their associated taxes due to the federal and state taxing authorities during 2014. These shares were placed in treasury.

	On February 1, 2007, the Company’s board of directors approved a stock repurchase program for up to one million shares of its common stock. The Company may purchase shares of its common stock from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending on the market conditions and the Company’s capital requirements. As of December 31, 2013, the Company spent approximately $14,376 to purchase 756,100 shares of its common stock in the open market since the inception of this stock repurchase program. No additional repurchases were made during 2014.

	Subject to the rights specifically granted to holders of any then outstanding shares of the Company’s preferred stock, the Company’s common stockholders are entitled to vote together as a class on all matters submitted to a vote of the Company’s stockholders, and are entitled to any dividends that may be declared by the Company’s board of directors. The Company’s common stockholders do not have cumulative voting rights. Upon the Company’s dissolution, liquidation or winding up, holders of the Company’s common stock are entitled to share ratably in the Company’s net assets after payment or provision for all liabilities and any preferential liquidation rights of the Company’s preferred stock then outstanding. The Company’s common stockholders do not have preemptive rights to purchase shares of the Company’s stock. The issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock are not subject to any redemption provisions and are not convertible into any other shares of the Company’s capital stock. The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of the Company’s common stock will be subject to those of the holders of any shares of the Company’s preferred stock the Company may issue in the future.

Note_10_Stockbased_Compensatio

Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements	12 Months Ended
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	10. Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements

	The Company provides stock-based compensation under the Company’s 2003 Plan and 2006 Plan to employees, non-employee directors, consultants and advisors. Upon stockholder approval in May 2006, the 2006 Plan replaced the former 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (“1997 Plan”) and 2003 Plan. While all awards outstanding under the 2003 Plan remain in effect in accordance with their terms, no additional grants or awards will be made under this plan. The 1997 Plan has expired and no awards were outstanding under the 1997 Plan as of December 31, 2014.

	To achieve the purposes of the Company’s stock-based compensation program described above, the 2006 Plan allows the flexibility to grant or award stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, unrestricted stock, stock units including restricted stock units and performance awards to eligible persons.

	Stock option awards granted under the 2003 Plan and 2006 Plan were generally ten year options granted at fair market value on the date of grant with time based vesting over a period determined at the time the options were granted, ranging from one to four years (which is equal to the requisite service period). However, 163,000 stock options granted in December 2014 had a term of approximately 3.25 years. The Company does not intend to pay dividends on unexercised options. New shares of the Company’s common stock are issued when the options are exercised.

	The following table summarizes the activity under the 1997 Plan, 2003 Plan and 2006 Plan as of December 31, 2014:

							Number of shares
			Number of shares				of the Company's
			of the Company's				common stock
			common stock				remaining			Number of shares of the Company's
			authorized for				available for			common stock subject to
			issuance				future grants			Options		Stock Grants
	1997 Plan			428,572				-			-		-
	2003 Plan			1,400,000				-			50,760		-
	2006 Plan			4,400,000				1,061,252			762,862		780,109
	Total			6,228,572				1,061,252			813,622		780,109

	The Company chose to follow the short-cut method prescribed by ASC 718 to calculate its pool of excess tax benefits available to absorb tax deficiencies recognized subsequent to the adoption of ASC 718 (“APIC pool”). There was no effect on the Company’s financial results for 2014, 2013 or 2012 related to the application of the short-cut method to determine its APIC pool balance.

	The Company calculates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula. Stock-based compensation expense charged against income for stock options and stock grants awarded during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was based on the grant-date fair value adjusted for estimated forfeitures based on awards expected to vest in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718. For stock-based compensation awards granted during 2014, 2013 and 2012, the associated expense is amortized over the vesting period of primarily three years. Additionally, ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised as necessary in subsequent periods if the actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

	The following table reflects the amount of stock-based compensation, for share settled awards, recorded in each financial statement line item for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

			Year ended December 31,
			2014				2013			2012
	Service expense		$	4,025			$	1,658		$	2,146
	General and administrative expense			3,537				1,421			1,727
	Total stock-based compensation		$	7,562			$	3,079		$	3,873

	Stock-based compensation included in service expense is comprised of the following:

			Year ended December 31,
			2014				2013			2012
	Cost of non-emergency transportation services		$	587			$	1,054		$	1,354
	Client service expense			6				604			792
	Workforce development service expense			3,432				-			-
	Total stock-based compenation in service expense		$	4,025			$	1,658		$	2,146

	The amounts above exclude the tax benefit of approximately $1,570, $909 and $960 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

	For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the amount of excess tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options was approximately $2,722, $1,120 and $91, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company had tax shortfalls resulting from the exercise of stock options of approximately $38, $683 and $306, respectively. The excess tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options are reflected as cash flows from financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

	The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2014:

			Year ended December 31, 2014
										Weighted-
			Number				Weighted-			average
			of Shares				average			Remaining		Aggregate
			Under				Exercise			Contractual		Intrinsic
			Option				Price			Term		Value
	Balance at beginning of period			874,252			$	19.76
	Granted			463,000				41.16
	Exercised			(512,927	)			21.48
	Forfeited or expired			(10,703	)			25.77
	Outstanding at end of period			813,622			$	30.77			5.9	$	6,821
	Vested or expected to vest at end of period			754,859			$	30.17			6	$	6,814
	Exercisable at end of period			450,620			$	23			5.2	$	6,794

	The weighted-average grant-date fair value for options granted, total intrinsic value and cash received by the Company related to options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

		Year ended December 31,
		2014				2013			2012
Weighted-average grant date fair value		$	17.09				Not Applicable		$	6.92
Options exercised:
Total intrinsic value		$	9,107			$	4,544		$	351
Cash received		$	11,019			$	10,069		$	949

The following table summarizes the activity of the shares and weighted-average grant date fair value of the Company’s non-vested restricted common stock during the year ended December 31, 2014:

						Weighted-average
						grant date
		Shares				fair value

Non-vested at December 31, 2013			158,842			$	17.68
Granted			619,599			$	39.8
Vested			(74,714	)		$	16.87
Forfeited			(15,465	)		$	16.41
Non-vested at December 31, 2014			688,262			$	37.71

Restricted stock grants were not made prior to the approval of the 2006 Plan on May 25, 2006. The fair value of a non-vested restricted stock grant is determined based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

As of December 31, 2014, there was approximately $22,272 of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share settled stock-based compensation arrangements granted under the 2006 Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.74 years. The total fair value of shares vested was $7,053, $3,642 and $4,076 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Additionally, as of December 31, 2014, the Company had a short-term liability of $1,357 in “Accrued expenses” and a long-term liability of $176 in “Other long-term liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheet related to unexercised vested and non-vested cash settled share-based payment awards granted under the 2006 Plan. The cash settled share-based compensation expense in total excluded a tax benefit of approximately $610 for the year ended December 31, 2014. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.96 years.

There were no stock options awarded during 2013. The fair value of each stock option awarded during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2012 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula and amortized over the option’s vesting periods with the following assumptions:

		Year ended December 31,
		2014				2012
Expected dividend yield			0.00%				0.00%
Expected stock price volatility			45.6%-50.25%				82.10%
Risk-free interest rate			1.1%-1.88%				0.4%-0.5%
Expected life of options (in years)			3.25-5.47				3.3-3.6

The risk-free interest rate was based on the US Treasury security rate in effect as of the date of grant. The expected lives of options and the expected stock price volatility were based on the Company’s historical data, or the Company’s best estimate where appropriate.

In addition, in March 14, 2014, the Company issued 6,195 stock equivalent units (“SEUs”), which settle in cash, to Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P., in lieu of a grant to Christopher Shackelton, Chairman of the Board of Directors, that vest one-third upon each anniversary of the vesting date. The fair value of the SEUs is based on the closing stock price on the last day of the period and completed requisite service period. Also, on September 2014, the Company issued 200,000 stock option equivalent units (“SARs”), which settle in cash, to Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P. that vest one-third upon grant, one-third on June 30, 2015 and one-third on June 30, 2016. The Company recorded approximately $1,249 of expense in 2014 related to the SARs which is included in “General and administrative expense” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The fair value of the SARs was estimated as of December 31, 2014 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula and amortized over the option’s graded vesting periods with the following assumptions:

		Year ended December 31, 2014
Expected dividend yield			0.00%
Expected stock price volatility			46.75% - 50.1%
Risk-free interest rate			1.3% - 1.76%
Expected life of options (in years)			3.75 - 5.75

Note_11_Earnings_Per_Share

Note 11 - Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
Note 11 - Earnings Per Share	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	11. Earnings Per Share

	The following table details the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

		Year ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Numerator:
	Net income available to common stockholders	$	20,275	$	19,438	$	8,482

	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic earnings per share -- weighted-average shares		14,765,303		13,499,885		13,225,448
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Common stock options and restricted stock awards		236,538		292,937		129,165
	Performance-based restricted stock units		16,720		17,052		-
	Denominator for diluted earnings per share -- adjusted weighted-average shares assumed conversion		15,018,561		13,809,874		13,354,613

	Basic earnings per share	$	1.37	$	1.44	$	0.64
	Diluted earnings per share	$	1.35	$	1.41	$	0.64

	For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, employee stock options to purchase 92,054, 452,421 and 1,563,247 shares, respectively, of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the exercise price of these options was greater than the average fair value of the common stock for the period and, therefore, the effect of these options would have been anti-dilutive. The effect of issuing 1,139,145 and 1,179,999 shares of common stock on an assumed conversion basis related to the Senior Notes was not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, as it would have been antidilutive.

Note_12_Noncontrolling_Interes

Note 12 - Non-controlling Interest	12 Months Ended
Note 12 - Non-controlling Interest	Dec. 31, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]	12. Non-Controlling Interest

	In connection with the Company’s acquisition of WCG in August 2007, PSC of Canada Exchange Corp. (“PSC”), a subsidiary established by the Company to facilitate the purchase of all of the equity interest in WCG, issued 287,576 exchangeable shares (“Exchangeable Shares”) as part of the purchase price consideration. The Exchangeable Shares were valued at approximately $7,751 in accordance with the provisions of the purchase agreement ($7,649 for accounting purposes). The Exchangeable Shares were exchangeable at each shareholder’s option, for no additional consideration, into shares of the Company’s common stock on a one-for-one basis. Of the 287,576 Exchangeable Shares originally issued, 25,882 had been exchanged for Company common stock as of December 31, 2013.

	The Exchangeable Shares were non-participating such that they were not entitled to any allocation of income or loss of PSC. The Exchangeable Shares represented ownership in PSC and were accounted for as “Non-controlling interest” included in stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets in the amount of approximately $6,961 at December 31, 2013.

	The Exchangeable Shares and the 25,882 shares of the Company’s common stock issued upon the exchange of the same number of Exchangeable Shares noted above were subject to a Settlement and Indemnification Agreement dated November 17, 2009 (“Indemnification Agreement”) by and between the Company and the sellers of WCG. The Indemnification Agreement secured the Company’s claims for indemnification and associated rights and remedies provided by the Share Purchase Agreement (under which the Company acquired all of the equity interest in WCG on August 1, 2007) arising from actions taken by British Columbia to strictly enforce a contractually imposed revenue cap on a per client basis and contractually mandated pass-through activity subsequent to August 1, 2007. The actions taken by British Columbia resulted in an approximate $3,000 Canadian Dollar (“CAD”) dispute and termination of one of its six provincial contracts with WCG, which the Company is disputing. Under the Indemnification Agreement, the sellers agreed to transfer their rights to the Exchangeable Shares and 25,882 shares of the Company’s common stock issued upon the exchange of the same number of Exchangeable Shares to the Company to indemnify the Company against any losses suffered by the Company as the result of an unfavorable ruling upon the conclusion of all appeals related to arbitration. Alternatively, at their option, the sellers could pay cash in lieu of stock in satisfaction of their obligation under the Indemnification Agreement provided payment was made before or concurrently with the execution of any settlement with British Columbia.

	Effective April 14, 2010, an arbitrator issued an award with respect to the dispute between WCG and British Columbia. Under the arbitration award, essentially all amounts disputed shall be paid to WCG (except for approximately CAD $13 which will be subject to the terms of the Indemnification Agreement) plus interest. The award affirmed the termination of one of the six provincial contracts that had been terminated effective October 31, 2008. During the second quarter of 2010, British Columbia filed a petition for leave to appeal the arbitration award, and on October 11, 2011, the leave to appeal was granted to British Columbia.

	In 2012, WCG received cash totaling approximately $3,394 from British Columbia related to the arbitral award. However, in the event British Columbia prevailed in its arguments during the appeal process, British Columbia could seek immediate repayment of the amount of the arbitral award owing at that time from WCG. Upon receipt of the cash discussed above, the Company recorded approximately $3,394 to cash and other long-term liabilities in 2012. No changes in the status of the appeal occurred and no additional payments were made during 2013.

	During the second quarter of 2014, the Company and the sellers of WCG entered into Amendment No. 1 to a Settlement and Indemnification Agreement which authorized WCG to enter into an agreement with the province of British Columbia, Canada to settle the ongoing dispute. Additionally, the sellers of WCG agreed to reimburse WCG certain legal expenses up to a maximum of approximately $120 CAD ($112) upon settlement with British Columbia. On June 6, 2014, British Columbia agreed to the settlement of the dispute for approximately $1,500 CAD ($1,406), which was paid by WCG. The sellers of WCG surrendered 39,162 exchangeable shares of PSC to fulfill their obligation to the Company for the settlement of the dispute with British Colombia and the reimbursement of legal fees. These shares were converted to shares of the Company and transferred to treasury. Additionally, the remaining 222,532 exchangeable shares of PSC were exchanged into shares of common stock of the Company and distributed to the sellers of WCG, thus eliminating the related non-controlling interest balance as of December 31, 2014.

Note_13_Leases

Note 13 - Leases	12 Months Ended
Note 13 - Leases	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	13. Leases

	The Company leases many of its operating and office facilities for various terms under non-cancelable operating lease agreements. The leases expire in various years and provide for renewal options. In the normal course of business, it is expected that these leases will be renewed or replaced by leases on other properties.

	The operating leases provide for increases in future minimum annual rental payments based on defined increases in the Consumer Price Index, subject to certain minimum increases. Several of these lease agreements contain provisions for periods in which rent payments are reduced. The total amount of rental payments due over the lease term is being charged to rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The difference between rent expense recorded and the amount paid as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $2,280 and $1,355, respectively, and was included in "Other long-term liabilities” as of December 31, 2014 in the consolidated balance sheets. Also, the lease agreements generally require the Company to pay executory costs such as real estate taxes, insurance, and repairs.

	Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases for equipment and property with initial terms of one year or more consisted of the following at December 31, 2014:

		Operating
		Leases
	2015	$	28,628
	2016		22,042
	2017		13,365
	2018		8,128
	2019		4,888
	Thereafter		7,513
	Total future minimum lease payments	$	84,564

	Rent expense related to operating leases was approximately $30,588, $21,398 and $21,285, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note_14_Retirement_Plan

Note 14 - Retirement Plan	12 Months Ended
Note 14 - Retirement Plan	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	14. Retirement Plan

	The Company maintains a qualified defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“IRC”), for all employees of its NET Services and Human Services operating segments and corporate personnel. The Company, at its discretion, may make a matching contribution to the plan. The Company’s contributions to the plan were approximately $612, $501 and $461, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

	The Company also maintains defined contribution plans, for the benefit of eligible HA Services’ employees under the provision of Section 401(k) of the US Internal Revenue Code. The Company provides matching contributions that vest over 3 years. Unvested matching contributions are forfeitable upon employee termination. Employee contributions are fully vested and non-forfeitable. The Company’s contributions to these plans were approximately $299 for the year ended December 31, 2014.

	WD Services’ employees are entitled to benefits from Ingeus’s retirement plans. Ingeus has separate plans in each country it operates in and has both defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans. The defined contribution plans receive fixed contributions from Ingeus companies and Ingeus’s legal or constructive obligation is limited to these contributions. The Company’s contributions to these defined contribution plans were approximately $2,402 for the year ended December 31, 2014.

	On August 31, 2007, the Board adopted The Providence Service Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”) for the Company’s eligible employees and independent contractors of a participating employer (as defined in the Deferred Compensation Plan). Under the Deferred Compensation Plan participants may defer all or a portion of their base salary, service bonus, performance-based compensation earned in a period of 12 months or more, commissions and, in the case of independent contractors, compensation reportable on Form 1099.

	The Company also maintains a 409 (A) Deferred Compensation Rabbi Trust Plan for highly compensated employees of its NET Services operating segment. This plan was put in place to compensate for the inability of highly compensated employees to take full advantage of the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Note_15_Income_Taxes

Note 15 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
Note 15 - Income Taxes	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	15. Income Taxes

	The federal and state income tax provision is summarized as follows:

			Year ended December 31,
			2014				2013				2012
	Federal:
	Current		$	9,386			$	12,666			$	6,909
	Deferred			(3,715	)			(2,805	)			(81	)
				5,671				9,861				6,828
	State:
	Current		$	3,940			$	2,412			$	2,124
	Deferred			(2,089	)			(478	)			85
				1,851				1,934				2,209
	Foreign:
	Current		$	(616	)		$	(19	)		$	(6	)
	Deferred			596				1				(820	)
				(20	)			(18	)			(826	)

	Total provision for income taxes		$	7,502			$	11,777			$	8,211

	A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes with amounts determined by applying the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to income before income taxes is as follows:

			Year Ended December 31,
			2014				2013				2012
	Federal statutory rates			35	%			35	%			35	%
	Federal income tax at statutory rates		$	9,722			$	10,925			$	5,844
	Change in valuation allowance			2,219				185				181
	Change in uncertain tax positions			(1,681	)			-				-
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit			1,315				1,198				1,436
	Difference between federal statutory and foreign tax rate			(353	)			15				384
	Stock option expense			(524	)			(862	)			605
	Meals and entertainment			207				93				67
	Change in workers' compensation liability accural related to ReDCo			-				-				(372	)
	Amortization of deferred consideration			1,574				-				-
	Transaction costs			1,769				-				-
	Contingent consideration liability reversal			(5,748	)			-				-
	Nontaxable interest income			(660	)			-				-
	Other			(338	)			223				66
	Provision for income taxes		$	7,502			$	11,777			$	8,211
	Effective income tax rate			27	%			38	%			49	%

	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

			December 31,
			2014				2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating loss carryforwards		$	23,415			$	1,153
	Tax credit carryforwards			2,602				-
	Accounts receivable allowance			5,625				905
	Property and equipment depreciation			-				797
	Accrued items and reserves			5,211				3,004
	Nonqualified stock options			2,043				1,626
	Deferred rent			969				657
	Deferred financing costs			906				-
	Deferred Revenue			320				-
	Other			220				418
				41,311				8,560
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Prepaids			2,190				1,943
	Property and equipment depreciation			4,351				4,959
	Goodwill and intangibles amortization			106,936				7,754
	Other			165				385
				113,642				15,041
Net deferred tax liabilities			(72,331	)			(6,481	)
Less valuation allowance			(14,842	)			(814	)
Net deferred tax liabilities		$	(87,173	)		$	(7,295	)
Current deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance of $3,501 and $436 for 2014 and 2013, respectively		$	6,066			$	2,152
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities, net of valuation allowance of $11,341 and $378 for 2014 and 2013, repectively			(93,239	)			(9,447	)
		$	(87,173	)		$	(7,295	)

At December 31, 2014, the Company had approximately $19,756 of federal net operating loss carryforwards which expire in years 2018 through 2034, and $70,497 of state net operating loss carryforwards which expire as follows:

2015		$	240
2016			2,147
2017			1,989
2018			-
2019			-
Thereafter			66,121
		$	70,497

In addition, the company had net operating loss carryforwards in Australia of $37,300 and in France of $5,400 which can be carried forward indefinitely.

As a result of statutory “ownership changes” (as defined for purposes of Section 382 of the IRC), the Company’s ability to utilize its federal net operating losses is restricted to $12,037 per year. Realization is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income prior to expiration of the loss carryforwards. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets will be realized, to the extent they are not covered by a valuation allowance. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced.

The net change in the total valuation allowance for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $14,028, including $10,930 from the acquisition of Ingeus and $879 from the acquisition of Matrix. The valuation allowance includes $12,688 for Australia and France net operating loss carryforwards, and $2,154 for federal and state net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards for which the Company has concluded that it is more likely than not that these net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards will not be realized in the ordinary course of operations. The Company will continue to assess the valuation allowance, and to the extent it is determined that the valuation allowance should be adjusted, an appropriate adjustment will be recorded.

The Company recognized certain excess tax benefits related to stock option plans for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 in the amount of $2,706, $1,120 and $91, respectively. Such benefits were recorded as a reduction of income taxes payable and an increase in additional paid-in-capital and are included in “Exercise of employee stock options” in the accompanying statements of stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income.

The Company recognized a tax shortfall related to stock option plans for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 in the amount of $22, $683 and $306, respectively. This was recorded as a reduction of deferred tax assets and a decrease to additional paid-in-capital and is included in “Exercise of employee stock options” in the accompanying statements of stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income.

The Company expects no material amount of the unrecognized tax benefits to be recognized during the next twelve months. The Company recognizes interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized approximately $14, $76 and $8, respectively, in interest and penalties. The Company had approximately $24 and $84 for the payment of penalties and interest accrued as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. A reconciliation of the liability for unrecognized income tax benefit is as follows:

		December 31,
		2014				2013				2012
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year		$	414			$	254			$	324
Balance upon acquisition			2,432
Increase (decrease) related to prior year positions			14				82				(104	)
Increase related to current year tax positions			160				78				58
Settlements			-				-				(24	)
Statute of limitations expiration			(1,855	)			-				-
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year		$	1,165			$	414			$	254

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective tax rate in future periods was approximately $1,165 as of December 31, 2014.

The Company is subject to taxation in the United States and various foreign and state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations is generally three years for the United States, two to five years in foreign countries and between three and four years for the various states in which the Company operates. The Company is subject to the following material taxing jurisdictions: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Saudi Arabia and Korea. The tax years that remain open for examination by the United States and various foreign countries and states principally include the years 2010-2014.

Residual United States income taxes have not been provided on undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. These earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no provision for United States federal and state income taxes will be provided thereon. Upon distribution of those earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company may be subject to both United States income taxes and withholding taxes payable to various foreign jurisdictions less an adjustment for foreign tax credits. Because of the availability of U.S. foreign tax credits, it is not practicable to determine the U.S. federal income tax liability that would be payable if such earnings were not reinvested indefinitely.

Note_16_Commitments_and_Contin

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	16. Commitments and Contingencies

	The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, many of which are covered in whole or in part by insurance. Subsequent to December 31, 2014, the Company paid a settlement, not covered by insurance, totaling $1,725, which was accrued as of December 31, 2014. The settlement was related to a review by one of the Company’s Human Services’ payers of certain billing practices.

	The Company has two deferred compensation plans for management and highly compensated employees. These deferred compensation plans are 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 consolidated balance sheets, was approximately $1,432 and $1,485 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Note_17_Transactions_with_Rela

Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties	12 Months Ended
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	17. Transactions with Related Parties

	Upon the Company’s acquisition of Maple Services, LLC in August 2005, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, former Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Executive Officer of Human Services, became members of the board of directors of the not-for-profit organization (Maple Star Colorado, Inc.) formerly managed by Maple Services, LLC. Current members of Maple Star Colorado, Inc.’s board of directors include the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and the Chief Executive Officer of Human Services. Maple Star Colorado, Inc. is a non-profit member organization governed by its board of directors and the state laws of Colorado in which it is incorporated. Maple Star Colorado, Inc. is not a federally tax exempt organization and neither the Internal Revenue Service rules governing IRC Section 501(c)(3) exempt organizations, nor any other IRC sections applicable to tax exempt organizations, apply to this organization. The Company provided management services to Maple Star Colorado, Inc. under a management agreement for consideration in the amount of approximately $311, $302 and $258 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Amounts due to the Company from Maple Star Colorado, Inc. for reimbursable expenses and management services provided to it by the Company at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were approximately $489 and $220, respectively.

	The Company operates a call center in Phoenix, Arizona. The building in which the call center is located was leased to the Company from VWP McDowell, LLC (“McDowell”) until July 2014, at which time McDowell sold its interest in the property. Certain immediate family members of the Chief Executive Officer of LogistiCare have a partial ownership interest in McDowell. In the aggregate these family members own an approximately 13% interest in McDowell directly and indirectly through a trust. For 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company expensed approximately $234, $412 and $417, respectively, in lease payments to McDowell.

	On October 23, 2014, we issued to Coliseum Capital Management, LLC and certain of its affiliates (“Coliseum”), a related party, a 14.0% Unsecured Subordinated Note in aggregate principal amount of $65,500 (the “Note”). Interest from the issuance date to, but excluding, the 120th day after the issuance date, was paid in cash in the amount of $3,015 on the issuance of the Note. Coliseum held approximately 15% of our outstanding common stock as of October 23, 2014 and is our largest shareholder. Additionally, Christopher Shackelton, who serves as our Chairman of the board of directors, is also a Managing Partner at Coliseum Capital Management, LLC.

	The Note was repaid in full on February 11, 2015, with the proceeds from a registered Rights Offering (“Rights Offering”) and related standby purchase commitment described below, which allowed all of the Company’s existing common stock holders the non-transferrable right to purchase their pro rata share of $65,500 of convertible preferred stock at a price of $100.00 per share, as further described below. As such, the Note was classified as a current liability at December 31, 2014.

	In connection with the anticipated Rights Offering, on October 23, 2014, the Company entered into a standby purchase agreement (the “Standby Purchase Agreement”) with Coliseum, pursuant to which Coliseum agreed to purchase, substantially simultaneously with the completion of the Rights Offering, in the aggregate, all of the available preferred stock not otherwise sold in the Rights Offering following the exercise of the subscription privileges of holders of the Company’s common stock. As consideration for entering into the Standby Purchase Agreement, on October 23, 2014, the Company paid Coliseum a fee of $2,947, which is included in “Prepaid expenses and other” in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014. In addition Coliseum had the additional right, exercisable within 30 days following the completion of the Rights Offering, to purchase additional preferred stock valued at $15,000 at a price per share equal to 105% of the Subscription Price, which was exercised on March 12, 2015.

Note_18_Acquisitions

Note 18 - Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
Note 18 - Acquisitions	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	18. Acquisitions

	Ingeus

	On May 30, 2014, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity of Ingeus. The purchase price was comprised of (i) a GBP £35,000, plus adjustments, cash payment on May 30, 2014 ($92,279, after increase for customary adjustments), (ii) contingent consideration of up to GBP £75,000 ($125,978), payable over a five year period, based on the achievement of certain Ingeus milestones including the achievement of certain levels of Ingeus’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and other defined criteria and (iii) contingent consideration of £5,000 ($8,399) upon successful award of a specified customer contract. In addition, on May 30, 2014, the Company issued restricted shares of the Company’s common stock and payment of cash to the former shareholders of Ingeus with a combined value of GBP £14,346 ($24,097), subject to a vesting schedule of 25% per year over a four year period which is accounted for as a compensatory arrangement. The foreign currency translations above were based on the conversion rate on May 30, 2014.

	Ingeus has operations in 10 countries and four continents. It is a workforce development and outsourced services company and a market leader in outsourced employability programs, operating in the social improvement, employment, offender rehabilitation and welfare services markets. The acquisition expands the Company’s presence into international markets, diversifies its customer base, and enhances its workforce development expertise globally.

	The Company incurred acquisition and related costs for this acquisition of $4,311 during the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively, which are included in “General and administrative expenses.”

	The final purchase price of Ingeus is calculated as follows:

	Cash purchase of common stock		$	92,279
	Adjustment amount (1)			2,180
	Fair value of contingent consideration			29,893
	Total purchase price		$	124,352

	The table below presents Ingeus’s net assets based upon final assessment of their respective fair values:

	Cash		$	37,159
	Accounts receivable			34,125
	Other current assets			14,343
	Property and equipment			10,501
	Intangibles			65,700
	Goodwill (2)			35,484
	Current liabilities			(49,026	)
	Other non-current liabilities			(23,934	)
	Total		$	124,352


	-1	Includes final working capital and other closing account true-ups.
	-2	The goodwill was allocated to the Company's WD Services segment. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill includes the value of the purchased assembled workforce.

	The fair value of intangible assets is as follows:

		Type		Life ( in Years)				Value
	Customer relationships	Amortizable			10			$	43,700
	Trademarks and trade names	Amortizable			10				18,000
	Developed technology	Amortizable			5				4,000
					9.7*			$	65,700


	*Weighted-average amortization period

	Matrix

	On October 23, 2014, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity of CCHN Group Holdings, Inc. (“CCHN”), the parent company of Community Care Health Network, Inc. (dba Matrix Medical Network ), pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of September 17, 2014, referred to herein as the Matrix Acquisition.

	Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company paid consideration of $352,147 in cash (including working capital adjustments) and 946,723 shares of the Company’s common stock (with an aggregate value of $40,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market on September 17, 2014). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the Closing, subject to the escrow arrangements described in the Merger Agreement, each share of CCHN then outstanding immediately prior to the closing and each vested stock option of CCHN then outstanding immediately prior to the closing was converted into the right to receive the merger consideration described above. The cash required to complete the Matrix Acquisition and fund certain related expenses was derived from (1) the cash proceeds from the new $250,000 term loan under the Second Amendment to the Credit Agreement (as discussed above), (2) the cash proceeds from an approximately $23,400 draw down from the Company’s revolving credit facility, (3) the cash proceeds from the issuance of the Note (as discussed above) and (4) approximately $48,000 of cash on hand. The cash consideration paid for CCHN is subject to certain customary adjustments for working capital purposes.

	Matrix is a provider of CHAs for MA health plans and risk bearing providers with a national footprint across 33 states. The acquisition expands the Company's clinical capabilities and home based services with the addition of operations which include approximately 800 nurse practitioners at December 31, 2014.

	The Company incurred acquisition and related costs for this acquisition of $7,360 during year ended December 31, 2014, which are included in “General and administrative expenses.”

	The preliminary purchase price of Matrix is calculated as follows:

	Cash purchase of common stock (including working capital adjustment)		$	352,147
	Equity consideration (valued using October 23, 2014 stock price)			38,569
	Total estimated purchase price		$	390,716

	The table below presents Matrix’s net assets based upon a preliminary estimate of their respective fair values:

	Accounts receivable (1)		$	22,108
	Other current assets			11,371
Property and equipment			5,099
Intangibles			247,300
Goodwill (2)			210,576
Other non-current assets			3,953
Deferred taxes, net			(83,677	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			(25,460	)
Other non-current liabilities			(554	)
Total		$	390,716


-1	The fair value of trade accounts receivable acquired in this transaction was determined to be approximately $22,108. The gross amount due with respect to these receivables is approximately $23,307, of which approximately $1,199 is expected to be uncollectible.
-2	The goodwill was allocated to the Company's HA Services segment. Goodwill totaling $995 is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill includes the value of the purchased assembled workforce.

The above fair value estimates represent the preliminary fair value estimates as the valuation of intangible assets has not been finalized.

The preliminary fair value of intangible assets is as follows:

	Type		Life (in Years)				Value
Trademarks and trade names	Indefinite Lived			N/A			$	25,900
Customer relationships	Amortizable			10				181,100
Developed technology	Amortizable			5				40,300
				9.1*			$	247,300


*Weighted-average amortization period for intangible assets with definite lives

Pro forma information

The amounts of Ingeus’s and Matrix’s revenue and net income included in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2014, and the unaudited pro forma revenue and net income of the combined entity had the acquisition date been January 1, 2013, are:

		Year ended December 31,
		2014				2013
Actual Ingeus:
Revenue		$	179,307			$	-
Net income		$	13,936			$	-

Actual Matrix:
Revenue		$	43,331			$	-
Net income		$	1,348			$	-

Proforma:
Revenue		$	1,801,696			$	1,636,248
Net income		$	43,868			$	20,103
Diluted earnings per share		$	2.74			$	1.31

The pro forma information above for the year ended December 31, 2014 includes the elimination of acquisition related costs. Adjustments for all periods include compensation and stock-based compensation expense related to employment agreements effective upon consummation of the acquisitions, additional interest expense on the debt issued to finance the acquisitions, amortization and depreciation expense based on the estimated fair value and useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment and related tax effects. The pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had the transaction been affected on January 1, 2013.

Additionally, during the second and fourth quarters of 2014, the Company acquired two human services businesses through asset purchase agreements. The Company has not disclosed purchase information or the pro forma impact of these acquisitions as it is immaterial to the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

Note_19_Business_Segments

Note 19 - Business Segments	12 Months Ended
Note 19 - Business Segments	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	19. Business Segments

	The Company’s operations are organized and reviewed by management along its service lines. Historically, the Company has operated in two segments, Human Services and NET Services. With the acquisitions of Ingeus and Matrix in the second and fourth quarters of 2014, respectively, the Company created two additional segments, WD Services and HA Services. Human Services includes government sponsored home and community based counseling, foster care and not-for-profit management services. NET Services includes managing the delivery of non-emergency transportation services. WD Services includes workforce development and outsourced employability programs and HA Services provides CHAs for MA health plans in enrolled members’ homes or nursing facilities.

	Segment asset disclosures include property and equipment and other intangible assets. The accounting policies of the Company’s segments are substantially the same as those of the consolidated Company. The Company evaluates performance based on operating income. Operating income is revenue less operating expenses (including cost of non-emergency transportation services, client service expense, cost of workforce development services, cost of health assessment services, general and administrative expense, depreciation and amortization, and asset impairment charges) and is not affected by other income/expense or by income taxes. Other income/expense consists principally of interest expense, loss on extinguishment of debt and interest income. In calculating operating income for each segment, general and administrative expenses incurred at the corporate level are allocated to each segment based upon their relative direct expense levels excluding costs for purchased services. Corporate costs include corporate executive management, corporate accounting and finance, information technology, external audit, tax compliance, business development, cost reporting compliance, internal audit, employee training, legal and various other overhead costs. Corporate depreciation is allocated to operating segments, however, the related property and equipment are not allocated. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

	The following table sets forth certain financial information attributable to the Company’s business segments for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. In addition, none of the segments have significant non-cash items other than asset impairment charges and depreciation and amortization charges in operating income.

			For the year ended December 31, 2014
			NET		Human			WD		HA					Consolidated
			Services		Services (b)			Services		Services			Corporate (a)		Total

	Revenues		$	884,287	$	374,245		$	179,308	$	43,331		$	-	$	1,481,171
	Depreciation and amortization			7,699		8,268			7,902		5,619			-		29,488
	Operating income			56,804		(19,597	)		5,990		(857	)		-		42,340
	Net interest expense			4,002		(279	)		2,205		8,672			-		14,600
	Total assets			279,633		171,456			176,134		506,069			31,953		1,165,245
	Long-lived asset expenditures			12,477		13,451			104,572		459,991			1,981		592,472

			For the year ended December 31, 2013
			NET		Human			WD		HA					Consolidated
			Services		Services (b)			Services		Services			Corporate (a)		Total

	Revenues		$	770,246	$	352,436		$	-	$	-		$	-	$	1,122,682
	Depreciation and amortization			7,725		7,147			-		-			-		14,872
	Operating income			37,994		640			-		-			-		38,634
	Net interest expense			6,698		196			-		-			-		6,894
	Loss on extinguishment of debt			260		265			-		-			-		525
	Total assets			247,666		140,964			-		-			36,128		424,758
	Long-lived asset expenditures			5,308		2,538			-		-			3,326		11,172

			For the year ended December 31, 2012
			NET		Human			WD		HA					Consolidated
			Services		Services (b)			Services		Services			Corporate (a)		Total

	Revenues		$	750,658	$	355,231		$	-	$	-		$	-	$	1,105,889
	Depreciation and amortization			7,615		7,408			-		-			-		15,023
	Operating income			23,494		707			-		-			-		24,201
	Net interest expense (income)			7,569		(61	)		-		-			-		7,508
	Total assets			216,698		145,770			-		-			29,269		391,737
	Long-lived asset expenditures			6,271		2,489			-		-			762		9,522


	(a)	Corporate costs have been allocated to the four operating segments.
	(b)	Excludes intersegment revenues of approximately $300, $326 and $378 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that have been eliminated in consolidation.

	The following table details the Company’s revenues, net income and long-lived assets by geographic location.

			For the year ended December 31, 2014
			United		United			Other		Consolidated
			States (a)		Kingdom			Foreign		Total
	Revenue		$	1,290,709	$	139,065		$	51,397	$	1,481,171
	Long-lived assets (c)			47,614		7,292			2,242		57,148

			For the year ended December 31, 2013
			United		United			Other		Consolidated
			States (a)		Kingdom			Foreign (b)		Total
	Revenue		$	1,112,120	$	-		$	10,562	$	1,122,682
	Long-lived assets (c)			32,279		-			430		32,709

			For the year ended December 31, 2012
			United		United			Other		Consolidated
			States (a)		Kingdom			Foreign (b)		Total
	Revenue		$	1,091,778	$	-		$	14,111	$	1,105,889
Long-lived assets (c)			29,692		-			688		30,380

	(a)	Additionally, both segments, on an aggregate basis, derived approximately 10.1%, 10.5% and 10.3% of the Company’s consolidated revenue from the State of New Jersey for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

	(b)	Consists of Canadian operations.

	(c)	Represents property and equipment, net.

Note_20_Quarterly_Results_Unau

Note 20 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
Note 20 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited)	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	20. Quarterly Results (Unaudited)

			Quarter ended
			March 31,			June 30,			September 30,			December 31,
			2013			2013			2013			2013
	Revenues		$	281,487		$	287,637		$	276,713		$	276,845
	Operating income			13,105			11,453			7,976			6,100	(1)
	Net income			6,678			5,876			3,527			3,357	(1)(2)
	Earnings per share:
	Basic		$	0.51		$	0.44		$	0.26		$	0.24
	Diluted		$	0.49		$	0.43		$	0.25		$	0.24

			Quarter ended
			March 31,			June 30,			September 30,			December 31,
			2014			2014 (4)			2014			2014 (6)
	Revenues		$	289,403		$	343,953		$	394,218		$	453,597
	Operating income		$	12,120	(3)	$	13,524	(3)	$	1,673	(3)(5)	$	15,023	(3)(7)
	Net income		$	6,287	(3)	$	6,672	(3)	$	266	(3)(5)	$	7,050	(3)(7)
	Earnings per share:
	Basic		$	0.45		$	0.47		$	0.02		$	0.46
	Diluted		$	0.44		$	0.46		$	0.02		$	0.45

	-1	The fourth quarter of 2013 includes a charge of approximately $1,277 for severance and related payments (net of the benefit of forfeiture of stock based compensation) for two executive officers and one key employee.

	-2	The tax provision in the fourth quarter of 2013 included a favorable tax adjustment for the tax treatment of certain equity compensation expenses resulting in a quarterly effective income tax rate of 25.8%.

	-3	Includes acquisition costs of approximately $1,829, $2,496, $3,686 and $3,827, for the quarters ending March 31, 2014, June 30, 2014, September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

	-4	The Company purchased Ingeus on May 30, 2014. Ingeus operations were included beginning in the second quarter of 2014.

	-5	Includes approximately $3,294 of compensation expense related to the immediate vesting of certain equity based compensation awards granted in the third quarter of 2014.

	-6	The Company purchased Matrix on October 23, 2014. Matrix operations were included beginning in the fourth quarter of 2014.

	-7	Includes a gain due to a change in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $16,314.

Note_21_Subsequent_Events

Note 21 - Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Note 21 - Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	21. Subsequent Events

	As discussed further in Note 8, the Company completed a Rights Offering, on February 5, 2015, allowing all of the Company’s existing common stock holders the non-transferrable right to purchase their pro rata share of $65,500 of convertible preferred stock at a price equal to $100.00 per share. The convertible preferred stock is convertible into shares of Providence’s common stock at a conversion price equal to $39.88, which was the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on October 22, 2014.

	Stockholders exercised subscription rights to purchase 130,884 shares of the Company's convertible preferred stock. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Standby Purchase Agreement between Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P., Coliseum Capital Partners II, L.P., Coliseum Capital Co-Invest, L.P. and Blackwell Partners, LLC (collectively, the "Standby Purchasers") and the Company, the remaining 524,116 shares the Company's preferred stock was purchased by Standby Purchasers at the $100.00 per share subscription price. The Standby Purchasers beneficially own approximately 94% of the Company's outstanding convertible preferred stock after giving effect to the Rights Offering and the Standby Purchase Agreement. The Company received $65,500 in aggregate gross proceeds from the consummation of the Rights Offering and Standby Purchase Agreement, which it used on February 11, 2015 to repay the unsecured subordinated bridge note entered into with the Standby Purchasers to finance a portion of the Matrix acquisition.

	Additionally, on March 12, 2015, the Standby Purchasers exercised their right to purchase an additional 150,000 shares of the Company’s convertible preferred stock.

	The Company may pay a noncumulative cash dividend on each share of convertible preferred stock, when, as and if declared by its board of directors, at the rate of five and one-half percent (5.5%) per annum on the liquidation preference then in effect. Following the issue date of the convertible preferred stock, on or before the third business day immediately preceding each fiscal quarter, the Company will determine our intention whether or not to pay a cash dividend with respect to that ensuing quarter and will give notice of our intention to each holder of convertible preferred stock as soon as practicable thereafter.

	In the event the Company does not declare and pay a cash dividend, the liquidation preference will be increased to an amount equal to the liquidation preference in effect at the start of the applicable dividend period, plus an amount equal to such then applicable liquidation preference multiplied by eight and one-half percent (8.5%) per annum, computed on the basis of a 365-day year and the actual number of days elapsed from the start of the applicable dividend period to the applicable date of determination.

	Cash dividends will be payable quarterly in arrears on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing on the first calendar day of the first January, April, July or October following the date of original issuance of the convertible preferred stock, and, if declared, will begin to accrue on the first day of the applicable dividend period. Paid in kind (“PIK”) dividends, if applicable, will accrue and be cumulative on the same schedule as set forth above for cash dividends and will also be compounded at the applicable annual rate on each applicable subsequent dividend date. PIK dividends are paid upon the occurrence of a liquidation event, conversion or redemption in accordance with the terms of the convertible preferred stock.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]	Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

					Additions
			Balance at		Charged to		Charged to						Balance at
			beginning of		costs and		other						end of
			period		expenses		accounts			Deductions			period

	Year Ended December 31, 2014:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	4,217,921	$	2,588,188	$	4,050,943	(1)	$	4,823,389	(2)	$	6,033,663
	Deferred tax valuation allowance			813,836		2,219,300		11,808,925	(3)		-			14,842,061


	Year Ended December 31, 2013:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	3,684,859	$	2,990,850	$	3,467,114	(1)	$	5,924,902	(2)	$	4,217,921
	Deferred tax valuation allowance			629,137		184,699		-			-			813,836


	Year Ended December 31, 2012:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	5,834,743	$	2,856,156	$	2,741,315	(1)	$	7,747,355	(2)	$	3,684,859
	Deferred tax valuation allowance			448,567		180,570		-			-			629,137

	Notes:

	-1	Amounts primarily include the allowance for contractual adjustments related to our non-emergency transportation services operating segment that are recorded as adjustments to non-emergency transportation services revenue as well as certain reclassifications within the “Accounts Receivable” line item of the consolidated balance sheets made to conform with the current period presentation of the allowance for doubtful accounts in this schedule related to our correctional services business. Item also includes beginning balances related to acquired entities.

	-2	Write-offs, net of recoveries

	-3	Includes beginning balances for acquired entities.

	All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in our financial statements or the related notes thereto.

Accounting_Policies_by_Policy_

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Presentation

	The Providence Service Corporation (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, which the Company is required to follow. References to GAAP issued by the FASB in these footnotes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), which serves as a single source of authoritative non-SEC accounting and reporting standards to be applied by non-governmental entities. All amounts are presented in US dollars, unless otherwise noted. In order to conform to the current year presentation, prior year amounts have been reclassified to show service revenue as one line item, services expense as one line item, and interest expense and interest income as interest expense, net. Additionally, prior year management fee receivables have been included in other receivables for comparable presentation purposes.
Description Of Business [Policy Text Block]	Description of Business

	The Company provides and manages primarily government sponsored non-emergency transportation, human services, workforce development services and health assessment services. At December 31, 2014, the Company operated in four segments, Non-Emergency Transportation Services (“NET Services”), Human Services, Workforce Development Services (“WD Services”) and Health Assessment Services (“HA Services”). The NET Services segment manages transportation networks and arranges for client transportation to health care related facilities and services for state or regional Medicaid agencies, managed care organizations (“MCOs”) and commercial insurers. In the Human Services segment, counselors, social workers and behavioral health professionals work with clients, primarily in the client’s home or community, who are eligible for government assistance due to income level, disabilities or court order. The WD Services segment provides outsourced employability services primarily to the eligible participants in government sponsored programs. The HA Services segment provides comprehensive health assessments (“CHAs”), for members enrolled in Medicare Advantage (“MA”) health plans, in patient’s homes or nursing facilities. As of December 31, 2014, the Company operated in 42 states and the District of Columbia in the United States (“US”), and in 11 other countries.
Seasonality, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Seasonality

	The Company’s quarterly operating results and operating cash flows normally fluctuate as a result of seasonal variations in its business. The NET Services operating segment experiences fluctuations in demand for its non-emergency transportation services during the summer, winter and holiday seasons. Due to higher demand in the summer months and lower demand in the winter and holiday seasons, coupled with a primarily fixed revenue stream based on a per member, per month payment structure, the NET Services operating segment normally experiences lower operating margins in the summer season and higher operating margins in the winter and holiday seasons.

	The Human Services operating segment experiences lower client demand for its home and community based services during the holiday and summer seasons which generally results in lower revenue during those periods. However, operating expenses in the Human Services operating segment do not vary significantly with these changes. As a result, the Human Services operating segment typically experiences lower operating margins during the holiday and summer seasons.

	In the HA Services operating segment, CHAs are typically provided as part of a MA plan’s annual program and are conducted with each individual member once per year. Historically, there has been higher CHA volume in the second half of the calendar year as a result of an accelerating demand towards year-end.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation

	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its subsidiaries, including Ingeus Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Ingeus”) which were acquired on May 30, 2014, and CCHN Group Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Matrix”) which were acquired on October 23, 2014. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash and Cash Equivalents

	Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less. Investments in cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. The Company places its temporary cash investments with high credit quality financial institutions. At times, such investments may be in excess of the federally insured limits.

	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, approximately $42,651 and $4,607, respectively, of cash was held in foreign countries and may not be freely transferable without unfavorable tax consequences.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Restricted Cash

	The Company had approximately $18,571 and $15,729 of restricted cash at December 31, 2014 and 2013 as follows:

			December 31,
			2014		2013
	Collateral for letters of credit - Contractual obligations		$	-	$	243
	Contractual obligations			573		839
	Subtotal restricted cash for contractual obligations			573		1,082

	Collateral for letters of credit - Reinsured claims losses			3,033		3,033
	Escrow/Trust - Reinsured claims losses			14,965		11,614
	Subtotal restricted cash for reinsured claims losses			17,998		14,647
	Total restricted cash			18,571		15,729

	Less current portion			3,807		3,772

			$	14,764	$	11,957

	Of the restricted cash amount at December 31, 2014 and 2013:

		●	$243 in 2013 served as collateral for irrevocable standby letters of credit that provide financial assurance that the Company will fulfill certain contractual obligations;

		●	approximately $573 and $839, respectively, was held to fund the Company’s obligations under arrangements with various governmental agencies through the Company’s correctional services business;

		●	approximately $3,033 in both periods served as collateral for irrevocable standby letters of credit to secure any reinsured claims losses under the Company’s reinsurance program;

		●	of the remaining $14,965 and $11,614:

		o	approximately $2,800 and $3,070, respectively, was restricted and held in a trust for historical reinsurance claims losses under the Company’s general and professional liability reinsurance program;

		o	approximately $493 and $732, respectively, was restricted under the historical auto liability program; and

		o	approximately $11,672 and $7,812, respectively, was restricted and held in a trust for reinsurance claims losses under the Company’s workers’ compensation, general and professional liability and auto liability reinsurance programs.
Short-term Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Short-Term Investments

	As part of its cash management program, the Company from time to time maintains short-term investments. These investments have a term to earliest maturity of less than one year and are comprised of certificates of deposit. These investments are carried at cost, which approximates market value, and are classified as “Prepaid expenses and other” in the consolidated balance sheets.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair Value of Financial Instruments

	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair value because of the relatively short-term maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the Company’s long-term obligations is estimated based on interest rates for the same or similar debt offered to the Company having the same or similar remaining maturities and collateral requirements. The carrying amount of the long-term obligations approximates its fair value.
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

	The Company records all accounts receivable amounts at their contracted 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 specific client collection issues. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific payer’s inability to meet its financial obligation, the Company records a specific allowance for doubtful accounts to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably expects to collect.

	The Company’s write-off experience for each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was less than 1% of the Company’s revenue. The Company’s provision for doubtful accounts expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $2,589, $3,245 and $2,305, respectively.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property and Equipment

	Property and equipment are stated at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation, or at fair value if the assets were initially recorded as the result of a business combination. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Gains and losses resulting from the disposition of an asset are reflected in operating expense.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

	Goodwill

	The Company analyzes the carrying value of goodwill at the end of each fiscal year, and more frequently if events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Such circumstances could include, but are not limited to: (1) the loss or modification of significant contracts, (2) a significant adverse change in legal factors or in business climate, (3) unanticipated competition, (4) an adverse action or assessment by a regulator, or (5) a significant decline in the Company’s stock price. When analyzing goodwill for impairment the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test described below. If the Company determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the Company would calculate the fair value of the reporting unit and perform a two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. In connection with its analysis of the carrying value of goodwill, the Company reconciles the aggregate fair value of its reporting units to the Company’s market capitalization including a control premium that is reasonable within the context of industry data on premiums paid. When determining whether goodwill is impaired, the Company compares the fair value of the reporting unit to which the goodwill is assigned to the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then the Company must proceed to a second step, and the amount of the impairment loss must be measured. The impairment loss would be calculated by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill to its carrying amount. In calculating the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the other assets and liabilities of that unit based on their fair values. The excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amount assigned to its other assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. An impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value.

	Intangible assets subject to amortization

	The Company separately values all acquired and internally developed identifiable intangible assets apart from goodwill. The Company has historically allocated a portion of the purchase consideration to customer relationships, developed technology, management contracts, trademarks and trade names, and restrictive covenants acquired through business combinations based on the expected direct or indirect contribution to future cash flows on a discounted cash flow basis over the useful life of the assets.

	The Company assesses whether any relevant factors limit the period over which acquired assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows for amortization purposes. While the Company uses discounted cash flows to value the acquisition of intangible assets, the Company has elected to use the straight-line method of amortization to determine amortization expense each period. If applicable, the Company assesses the recoverability of the unamortized balance of its long-lived assets based on undiscounted expected future cash flows. Should this analysis indicate that the carrying value is not fully recoverable, the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of any intangible asset is recognized as an impairment loss.
Accrued Transportation Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accrued Transportation Costs

	Transportation costs are estimated and accrued in the month the services are rendered by contracted transportation providers, and are determined using gross reservations for transportation services less cancellations, and average costs per transportation service by customer contract. Average costs per contract are determined by historical cost trends. Actual costs relating to a specific accounting period are monitored and compared to estimated accruals. Adjustments to those accruals are made based on reconciliations with actual costs incurred. Accrued transportation costs were $55,492 and $54,962 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Deferred Financing Costs *and Debt Discounts*

	The Company capitalizes direct expenses incurred in connection with its credit facilities and other borrowings, and amortizes such expenses over the life of the respective credit facility or other borrowing. Fees charged by third parties are recorded as deferred financing costs and fees charged by lenders are recorded as a debt discount. Deferred financing costs, net of amortization, totaling approximately $5,284 and $2,509 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are included in “Other assets” in the consolidated balance sheets. Debt discount, net of amortization, totaling approximately $1,462 at December 31, 2014 is included in “Long-term obligations, less current portion” in the consolidated balance sheet.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition

	NET Services segment

	Capitation contracts. The majority of the Company’s NET services revenue is generated under capitated contracts with payers where the Company assumes the responsibility of meeting the covered transportation requirements of a specific geographic population for a fixed amount per period based on per-member per-month fees for an estimated number of participants in the payer’s program.

	Fee for service contracts. Revenues earned under fee for service (“FFS”) contracts are recognized when the service is provided. Revenue under these types of contracts is based upon contractually established billing rates, less allowance for contractual adjustments. Estimates of contractual adjustments are based upon payment terms specified in the related agreements.

	Flat fee contracts. Revenues earned under flat fee contracts are recognized ratably over the covered service period based upon contractually established monthly flat fees that do not fluctuate with any changes in the membership population that can receive the Company’s services.

	Human Services segment

	FFS contracts. Revenue related to services provided under FFS contracts is recognized at the time services are rendered and collection is determined to be probable. Such services are provided at established billing rates. As services are rendered, contract-specific documentation is prepared describing each service, time spent, and billing code to determine and support the value of each service provided and billed. The timing and amount of collection are dependent upon compliance with the billing requirements specified by each payer. Failure to comply with these requirements could delay the collection of amounts due to the Company under a contract or result in adjustments to amounts billed.

	The performance of the Company’s contracts is subject to the condition that sufficient funds are appropriated, authorized and allocated by each state, city or other local government. If sufficient appropriations, authorizations and allocations are not provided by the respective state, city or other local government, the Company is at risk for uncollectible amounts or immediate termination or renegotiation of the financial terms of the Company’s contracts.

	Cost-based service contracts. Revenues from the Company’s cost-based service contracts are recorded based on a combination of allowable direct costs, indirect overhead allocations, and stated allowable margins on those incurred costs. These revenues are compared to annual contract budget limits and, depending on reporting requirements, reductions of revenue may be recorded for certain contingencies. The Company annually submits projected costs for the coming year, which assist the contracting payers in establishing the annual contract amount to be paid for services provided under the contracts. The Company submits monthly cost reports which are used by the payers to determine the need for any payment adjustments. Completion of the cost report review process may range from one month to several years. In cases where funds paid to the Company exceed the allowable costs to provide services under contract, the Company may be required to repay amounts previously received.

	The Company’s cost reports are generally audited by payers annually. The Company periodically reviews its provisional billing rates and allocation of costs and provides for estimated payment adjustments. The Company believes that adequate provisions have been made in its consolidated financial statements for any material adjustments that might result from the outcome of any cost report audits. Differences between the amounts provided and the settlement amounts are recorded in the Company’s consolidated statement of income in the year of settlement. Such settlements have historically not been material.

	Annual block purchase contract. The Company’s annual block purchase contract requires the Company to provide or arrange for behavioral health services to eligible populations of beneficiaries as defined in the contract. The Company must provide a complete range of behavioral health clinical, case management, therapeutic and administrative services. The Company is obligated to provide services only to those clients with a demonstrated medical necessity. The Company’s annual funding allocation amount may be increased when its patient service encounters exceed the contract amount; however, such increases are subject to government appropriation. There is no contractual limit to the number of eligible beneficiaries that may be assigned to the Company, or a specified limit to the level of services that may be provided to these beneficiaries if the services are deemed to be medically necessary. Therefore, the Company is at-risk if the costs of providing necessary services exceed the associated reimbursement.

	The terms of the contract may be reviewed prospectively and amended as necessary to ensure adequate funding of the Company’s contractual obligations; however, there is no assurance that amendments will be approved or that funding will be adequate.

	Workforce Development Services segment

	Workforce Development Services revenues are generated from providing resume and job interview skills, networking and job placement services, and technical job training through internally staffed or outsourced resources. The Company’s revenue is largely based on successful job placement and sustainment outcomes. While the specific terms vary by contract and country, the Company generally receives four types of revenue streams under contracts with government entities: attachment fees, job placement/job outcome fees, sustainment fees and incentive fees. Attachment fees are typically upfront payments that are payable when a client enters the system. Job placement fees are typically payable when a client is employed, whereas job outcome fees are typically payable when a client is employed, and remains employed for a specified period of time. Sustainment fees are typically payable upon certain employment tenure milestones. Finally, incentive fees vary greatly by contract, and are usually based upon a calculation that includes a variety of factors and inputs, such as average sustainment rates and client referral rates.

	Revenue is recognized ratably over the period from initial contact with a client to the average period services are provided, as is the case for attachment fees, or when certain milestones are achieved, as is the case with job placement/job outcome fees and sustainment fees. Incentive fees are generally recognized when the revenue is fixed and determinable, frequently at the end of the cumulative calculation period, unless the contractual terms allow for earned payments on a fixed or ratable basis.

	Health Assessment Services segment

	The HA Services segment contracts with health plans to provide clinical assessments for their MA members that meet certain pre-determined criteria as defined by the providers. An assessment is a comprehensive physical examination of an individual performed by one of the Company’s physicians or nurse practitioners. The MA clients for whom the Company performs these examinations use the assessment reports to impact care management of the MA member and properly report the cost of care of those members. Revenue is recognized in the period in which the services are rendered.

	Deferred Revenue

	At times the Company may receive funding for certain services in advance of services being rendered. These amounts are reflected in the consolidated balance sheets as deferred revenue until the services are rendered.
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Stock-Based Compensation

	The Company follows the fair value recognition provisions of ASC Topic 718 - Compensation-Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), which requires companies to measure and recognize compensation expense for all share based payments at fair value.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes

	Deferred income taxes are determined by the liability method in accordance with ASC Topic 740 - Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance which includes amounts for net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, as more fully described in Note 15 below, for which the Company has concluded that it is more likely than not that these net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards will not be realized in the ordinary course of operations. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income taxes as a component of income tax expense.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Foreign currency translation

	Local currencies generally are considered the functional currencies outside the US. Assets and liabilities for operations in local-currency environments are translated at month-end exchange rates of the period reported. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rate for each applicable month. Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity.
Reinsurance Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]	Loss Reserves for Certain Reinsurance and Self-funded Insurance Programs

	The Company reinsures 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. SPCIC maintains reserves for obligations related to the Company’s reinsurance programs for its automobile, general and professional liability and workers’ compensation coverage.

	SPCIC reinsures third-party insurers for general and professional liability exposures for the first dollar of each and every loss up to $1,000 per loss and $5,000 in the aggregate. SPCIC also reinsures third-party insurers for automobile liability exposures for $250 per claim. Additionally, SPCIC reinsures a third-party insurer for worker’s compensation insurance for the first dollar of each and every loss up to $500 per occurrence with a $13,700 annual policy aggregate limit. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had reserves of approximately $12,750 and $10,635, respectively, for the automobile, general and professional liability and workers’ compensation programs (net of expected losses in excess of the Company’s liability which would be paid by third-party insurers to the extent losses are incurred). The reserves are classified as “Reinsurance liability reserve” and “Other long-term liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets.

	Based on an independent actuarial report, the Company’s expected losses related to workers’ compensation, automobile and general and professional liability in excess of its liability under its associated reinsurance programs at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $5,525 and $3,540, respectively. The Company recorded a corresponding receivable from third-party insurers and liability at December 31, 2014 and 2013 for these expected losses, which would be paid by third-party insurers to the extent losses are incurred.

	In addition, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Provado Insurance Services, Inc. (“Provado”), is a licensed captive insurance company domiciled in the State of South Carolina. Provado has historically provided reinsurance for policies written by a third party insurer for general liability, automobile liability, and automobile physical damage coverage to various members of the network of subcontracted transportation providers and independent third parties within the Company’s NET Services operating segment. Effective February 15, 2011, Provado did not renew its reinsurance agreement and will not assume liabilities for policies after that date. It will continue to administer existing policies for the foreseeable future and resolve remaining and future claims related to these policies.

	Under a reinsurance agreement with a third party insurer, Provado reinsures the third party insurer for the first $250 of each loss for each line of coverage, subject to an annual aggregate equal to 107.7% of gross written premium, and certain claims in excess of $250 to an additional aggregate limit of $1,100. Provado maintains reserves for obligations related to the reinsurance programs for general liability, automobile liability, and automobile physical damage coverage. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, Provado recorded reserves of approximately $1,434 and $1,880, respectively. The reserves are classified as “Reinsurance liability reserve” in the consolidated balance sheets.

	The Company utilizes analyses prepared by third party administrators and independent actuaries based on historical claims information with respect to the general and professional liability coverage, workers’ compensation coverage, automobile liability, automobile physical damage, and health insurance coverage to determine the amount of required reserves.

	The Company also maintains a self-funded health insurance program with a stop-loss umbrella policy with a third party insurer to limit the maximum potential liability for individual claims to $275 per person and for a maximum potential claim liability based on member enrollment. With respect to this program, the Company considers historical and projected medical utilization data when estimating its health insurance program liability and related expense. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had approximately $1,973 and $1,870, respectively, in reserve for its self-funded health insurance programs. The reserves are classified as “Reinsurance liability reserve” in the consolidated balance sheets.

	The Company regularly analyzes its reserves for incurred but not reported claims, and for reported but not paid claims related to its reinsurance and self-funded insurance programs. The Company believes its reserves are adequate. However, significant judgment is involved in assessing these reserves such as assessing historical paid claims, average lags between the claims’ incurred date, reported dates and paid dates, and the frequency and severity of claims. There may be differences between actual settlement amounts and recorded reserves and any resulting adjustments are included in expense once a probable amount is known. There were no significant adjustments recorded in the periods covered by this report.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Critical Accounting Estimates

	The Company has made a number of estimates relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. The Company based its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Some of the more significant estimates impact revenue recognition, accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts, accounting for business combinations, goodwill and other intangible assets, accrued transportation costs, loss reserves for reinsurance and self-funded insurance programs, stock-based compensation and income taxes.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	RecentAccounting Pronouncements

	In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 2015) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”). ASU 2014-08 changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. Under the ASU discontinued operations is defined as either a:

		●	Component of an entity, or group of components that

		o	has been disposed of, meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale, or has been abandoned/spun-off; and

		o	represents a strategic shift that has (or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results), or

		●	Business or nonprofit activity that, on acquisition, meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale.

	This ASU is effective for publicly held companies prospectively for all disposals (or classifications as held for sale) of components of an entity that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years, and all businesses that, on acquisition, are classified as held for sale that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years. The Company will prospectively apply this accounting literature in 2015.

	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606 (“ASU 2014-09”). This ASU will supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps:

		●	Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer.

		●	Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract.

		●	Step 3: Determine the transaction price.

		●	Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.

		●	Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

	For a publicly held entity, this ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Note_1_Basis_of_Presentation_D1

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Collateral for letters of credit - Contractual obligations	$	-	$	243
	Contractual obligations		573		839
	Subtotal restricted cash for contractual obligations		573		1,082

	Collateral for letters of credit - Reinsured claims losses		3,033		3,033
	Escrow/Trust - Reinsured claims losses		14,965		11,614
	Subtotal restricted cash for reinsured claims losses		17,998		14,647
	Total restricted cash		18,571		15,729

	Less current portion		3,807		3,772

		$	14,764	$	11,957

Note_3_Prepaid_Expenses_and_Ot1

Note 3 - Prepaid Expenses and Other (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 3 - Prepaid Expenses and Other (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Prepaid income taxes		13,865		1,427
	Prepaid insurance		5,496		4,409
	Prepaid taxes and licenses		4,752		66
	Prepaid rent		3,441		1,685
	Deposits held for leased premises & bonds		3,249		-
	Preferred share backstop fee paid to related party		2,947		-
	Other		12,407		4,244

	Total prepaid expenses and other	$	46,157	$	11,831

Note_4_Property_and_Equipment_

Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]		Estimated
		Useful Life		December 31,
		(in years)		2014		2013
	Land		--	$	1,911	$	1,911
	Building		39		11,877		11,629
	Computer and telecom equipment		5-Mar		36,696		25,138
	Software		5-Mar		17,820		12,333
	Leasehold improvements		Shorter of 7 years		15,692		6,528
	Leasehold improvements		or lease term		15,692		6,528
	Furniture and fixtures		10-May		7,724		3,963
	Automobiles		5		4,643		2,732
	Construction in progress		--		3,065		1,816
					99,428		66,050
	Less accumulated depreciation				42,280		33,341
	Total property and equipment, net			$	57,148	$	32,709

Note_5_Goodwill_and_Intangible1

Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]		NET			Human			WD			HA		Consolidated
		Services			Services			Services			Services		Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	95,215		$	18,700		$	-		$	-	$	113,915

	Foreign currency translation adjustment		-			(160	)		-			-		(160	)
	Impairment charge		-			(492	)		-			-		(492	)
	Balances at December 31, 2013
	Goodwill		191,215			79,241			-			-		270,456
	Accumulated impairment losses		(96,000	)		(61,193	)		-			-		(157,193	)
			95,215			18,048			-			-		113,263

	Ingeus acquisition		-			-			35,484			-		35,484
	Matrix acquisition		-			-			-			210,576		210,576
	Other acquisitions		-			5,971			-			-		5,971
	Foreign currency translation adjustment		-			(177	)		(2,561	)		-		(2,738	)
	Impairment charge		-			(6,915	)		-			-		(6,915	)
	Balances at December 31, 2014
	Goodwill		191,215			85,035			32,923			210,576		519,749
	Accumulated impairment losses		(96,000	)		(68,108	)		-			-		(164,108	)
		$	95,215		$	16,927		$	32,923		$	210,576	$	355,641
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]					December 31,
					2014						2013
		Estimated			Gross						Gross
		Useful Life			Carrying			Accumulated			Carrying		Accumulated
		(in Yrs)			Amount			Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	Customer relationships		15		$	73,837		$	(38,012	)	$	73,990	$	(33,319	)
	Customer relationships		10			223,118			(6,999	)		1,417		(1,027	)
	Customer relationships		5			4,100			(227	)		-		-
	Customer relationships		3			1,039			(370	)		989		(21	)
	Management contracts		10			7,775			(7,348	)		11,422		(9,975	)
	Trademarks and Trade Names		Indefinite			25,900			-			-		-
	Trademarks and Trade Names		10			16,724			(976	)		-		-
	Developed technology		5			44,016			(1,950	)		-		-
	Restrictive Covenants		2			50			(4	)		-		-
	Total				$	396,559		$	(55,886	)	$	87,818	$	(44,342	)
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Year	Amount
	2015	$	39,218
	2016		38,728
	2017		38,279
	2018		38,279
	2019		35,883
	Thereafter		124,386
	Total	$	314,773

Note_6_Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Note 6 - Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 6 - Accrued Expenses (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued compensation	$	46,425	$	22,940
	NET Services contract adjustments		27,380		12,445
	Contingent consideration		7,767		-
	Other		40,285		17,099
	Total accrued expenses	$	121,857	$	52,484

Note_8_Longterm_Obligations_Ta

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013

	6.5% convertible senior subordinated notes, interest payable semi-annually beginning May 2008 with principal due May 2014 (the "Notes")	$	-		$	47,500
	$240,000 revolving loan (previously $165,000; amended May 28, 2014), LIBOR plus 2.25% - 3.25% (effective rate of 3.16% at December 31, 2014) through August 2018 with interest payable at least once every three months		201,700			16,000
	$250,000 term loan, LIBOR plus 2.25% - 3.25%, with principal payable quarterly beginning March 31, 2015 and interest payable at least once every three months, through August 2018		250,000			-
	$60,000 term loan, LIBOR plus 2.25% - 3.25%, with principal payable quarterly beginning December 31, 2014 and interest payable at least once every three months, through August 2018		58,875			60,000
	14.0% unsecured related party, subordinated bridge note with principal due September 30, 2018 and interest payable quarterly		65,500			-
	2.0% unsecured, subordinated note to former stockholder of acquired company, principal and interest due May 2016		600			-
			576,675			123,500
	Unamortized discount on debt		(1,462	)		-
			575,213			123,500
	Less current portion		90,688			48,250
	Total long-term obligations, less current portion	$	484,525		$	75,250
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Year	Amount
	2015	$	90,688
	2016		32,938
	2017		41,287
	2018		411,762
	Total	$	576,675

Note_9_Stockholders_Equity_Tab

Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]	Shares of common stock reserved for:
	Exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards	1,501,884
	Issuance of Performance Restricted Stock Units	91,847

	Total shares of common stock reserved for future issuance	1,593,731

Note_10_Stockbased_Compensatio1

Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]					Number of shares
		Number of shares			of the Company's
		of the Company's			common stock
		common stock			remaining		Number of shares of the Company's
		authorized for			available for		common stock subject to
		issuance			future grants		Options		Stock Grants
	1997 Plan		428,572			-		-		-
	2003 Plan		1,400,000			-		50,760		-
	2006 Plan		4,400,000			1,061,252		762,862		780,109
	Total		6,228,572			1,061,252		813,622		780,109
Disclosure of Stock-based Compensation by Line Item [Table Text Block]		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013		2012
	Service expense	$	4,025		$	1,658	$	2,146
	General and administrative expense		3,537			1,421		1,727
	Total stock-based compensation	$	7,562		$	3,079	$	3,873
Stock-based Compensation Included in Service Expense [Table Text Block]		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013		2012
	Cost of non-emergency transportation services	$	587		$	1,054	$	1,354
	Client service expense		6			604		792
	Workforce development service expense		3,432			-		-
	Total stock-based compenation in service expense	$	4,025		$	1,658	$	2,146
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]		Year ended December 31, 2014
							Weighted-
		Number			Weighted-		average
		of Shares			average		Remaining		Aggregate
		Under			Exercise		Contractual		Intrinsic
		Option			Price		Term		Value
	Balance at beginning of period		874,252		$	19.76
	Granted		463,000			41.16
	Exercised		(512,927	)		21.48
	Forfeited or expired		(10,703	)		25.77
	Outstanding at end of period		813,622		$	30.77		5.9	$	6,821
	Vested or expected to vest at end of period		754,859		$	30.17		6	$	6,814
	Exercisable at end of period		450,620		$	23		5.2	$	6,794
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013		2012
	Weighted-average grant date fair value	$	17.09			Not Applicable	$	6.92
	Options exercised:
	Total intrinsic value	$	9,107		$	4,544	$	351
	Cash received	$	11,019		$	10,069	$	949
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]					Weighted-average
					grant date
		Shares			fair value

	Non-vested at December 31, 2013		158,842		$	17.68
	Granted		619,599		$	39.8
	Vested		(74,714	)	$	16.87
	Forfeited		(15,465	)	$	16.41
	Non-vested at December 31, 2014		688,262		$	37.71
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2012
	Expected dividend yield		0.00%			0.00%
	Expected stock price volatility		45.6%-50.25%			82.10%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.1%-1.88%			0.4%-0.5%
	Expected life of options (in years)		3.25-5.47			3.3-3.6
Stock Appreciation Rights, Fair Value Assumptions [Table Text Block]		Year ended December 31, 2014
	Expected dividend yield		0.00%
	Expected stock price volatility		46.75% - 50.1%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.3% - 1.76%
	Expected life of options (in years)		3.75 - 5.75

Note_11_Earnings_Per_Share_Tab

Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]		Year ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Numerator:
	Net income available to common stockholders	$	20,275	$	19,438	$	8,482

	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic earnings per share -- weighted-average shares		14,765,303		13,499,885		13,225,448
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Common stock options and restricted stock awards		236,538		292,937		129,165
	Performance-based restricted stock units		16,720		17,052		-
	Denominator for diluted earnings per share -- adjusted weighted-average shares assumed conversion		15,018,561		13,809,874		13,354,613

	Basic earnings per share	$	1.37	$	1.44	$	0.64
	Diluted earnings per share	$	1.35	$	1.41	$	0.64

Note_13_Leases_Tables

Note 13 - Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 13 - Leases (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]		Operating
		Leases
	2015	$	28,628
	2016		22,042
	2017		13,365
	2018		8,128
	2019		4,888
	Thereafter		7,513
	Total future minimum lease payments	$	84,564

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Tables

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Federal:
	Current	$	9,386		$	12,666		$	6,909
	Deferred		(3,715	)		(2,805	)		(81	)
			5,671			9,861			6,828
	State:
	Current	$	3,940		$	2,412		$	2,124
	Deferred		(2,089	)		(478	)		85
			1,851			1,934			2,209
	Foreign:
	Current	$	(616	)	$	(19	)	$	(6	)
	Deferred		596			1			(820	)
			(20	)		(18	)		(826	)

	Total provision for income taxes	$	7,502		$	11,777		$	8,211
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Federal statutory rates		35	%		35	%		35	%
	Federal income tax at statutory rates	$	9,722		$	10,925		$	5,844
	Change in valuation allowance		2,219			185			181
	Change in uncertain tax positions		(1,681	)		-			-
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit		1,315			1,198			1,436
	Difference between federal statutory and foreign tax rate		(353	)		15			384
	Stock option expense		(524	)		(862	)		605
	Meals and entertainment		207			93			67
	Change in workers' compensation liability accural related to ReDCo		-			-			(372	)
	Amortization of deferred consideration		1,574			-			-
	Transaction costs		1,769			-			-
	Contingent consideration liability reversal		(5,748	)		-			-
	Nontaxable interest income		(660	)		-			-
	Other		(338	)		223			66
	Provision for income taxes	$	7,502		$	11,777		$	8,211
	Effective income tax rate		27	%		38	%		49	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating loss carryforwards	$	23,415		$	1,153
	Tax credit carryforwards		2,602			-
	Accounts receivable allowance		5,625			905
	Property and equipment depreciation		-			797
	Accrued items and reserves		5,211			3,004
	Nonqualified stock options		2,043			1,626
	Deferred rent		969			657
	Deferred financing costs		906			-
	Deferred Revenue		320			-
	Other		220			418
			41,311			8,560
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Prepaids		2,190			1,943
	Property and equipment depreciation		4,351			4,959
	Goodwill and intangibles amortization		106,936			7,754
	Other		165			385
			113,642			15,041
	Net deferred tax liabilities		(72,331	)		(6,481	)
	Less valuation allowance		(14,842	)		(814	)
	Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(87,173	)	$	(7,295	)
	Current deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance of $3,501 and $436 for 2014 and 2013, respectively	$	6,066		$	2,152
	Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities, net of valuation allowance of $11,341 and $378 for 2014 and 2013, repectively		(93,239	)		(9,447	)
		$	(87,173	)	$	(7,295	)
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]	2015	$	240
	2016		2,147
	2017		1,989
	2018		-
	2019		-
	Thereafter		66,121
		$	70,497
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]		December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year	$	414		$	254		$	324
	Balance upon acquisition		2,432
	Increase (decrease) related to prior year positions		14			82			(104	)
	Increase related to current year tax positions		160			78			58
	Settlements		-			-			(24	)
	Statute of limitations expiration		(1,855	)		-			-
	Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year	$	1,165		$	414		$	254

Note_18_Acquisitions_Tables

Note 18 - Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 18 - Acquisitions (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Note 18 - Acquisitions (Tables) [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price [Table Text Block]	Cash purchase of common stock		$	92,279
	Adjustment amount (1)			2,180
	Fair value of contingent consideration			29,893
	Total purchase price		$	124,352
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Cash		$	37,159
	Accounts receivable			34,125
	Other current assets			14,343
	Property and equipment			10,501
	Intangibles			65,700
	Goodwill (2)			35,484
	Current liabilities			(49,026	)
	Other non-current liabilities			(23,934	)
	Total		$	124,352
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]		Type		Life ( in Years)			Value
	Customer relationships	Amortizable			10		$	43,700
	Trademarks and trade names	Amortizable			10			18,000
	Developed technology	Amortizable			5			4,000
					9.7*		$	65,700
Matrix Acquisition [Member]
Note 18 - Acquisitions (Tables) [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price [Table Text Block]	Cash purchase of common stock (including working capital adjustment)		$	352,147
	Equity consideration (valued using October 23, 2014 stock price)			38,569
	Total estimated purchase price		$	390,716
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Accounts receivable (1)		$	22,108
	Other current assets			11,371
	Property and equipment			5,099
	Intangibles			247,300
	Goodwill (2)			210,576
	Other non-current assets			3,953
	Deferred taxes, net			(83,677	)
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			(25,460	)
	Other non-current liabilities			(554	)
	Total		$	390,716
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]		Type		Life (in Years)			Value
	Trademarks and trade names	Indefinite Lived			N/A		$	25,900
	Customer relationships	Amortizable			10			181,100
	Developed technology	Amortizable			5			40,300
					9.1*		$	247,300
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]			Year ended December 31,
			2014			2013
	Actual Ingeus:
	Revenue		$	179,307		$	-
	Net income		$	13,936		$	-

	Actual Matrix:
	Revenue		$	43,331		$	-
	Net income		$	1,348		$	-

	Proforma:
	Revenue		$	1,801,696		$	1,636,248
	Net income		$	43,868		$	20,103
	Diluted earnings per share		$	2.74		$	1.31

Note_19_Business_Segments_Tabl

Note 19 - Business Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 19 - Business Segments (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]		For the year ended December 31, 2014
		NET		Human			WD		HA					Consolidated
		Services		Services (b)			Services		Services			Corporate (a)		Total

	Revenues	$	884,287	$	374,245		$	179,308	$	43,331		$	-	$	1,481,171
	Depreciation and amortization		7,699		8,268			7,902		5,619			-		29,488
	Operating income		56,804		(19,597	)		5,990		(857	)		-		42,340
	Net interest expense		4,002		(279	)		2,205		8,672			-		14,600
	Total assets		279,633		171,456			176,134		506,069			31,953		1,165,245
	Long-lived asset expenditures		12,477		13,451			104,572		459,991			1,981		592,472
		For the year ended December 31, 2013
		NET		Human			WD		HA					Consolidated
		Services		Services (b)			Services		Services			Corporate (a)		Total

	Revenues	$	770,246	$	352,436		$	-	$	-		$	-	$	1,122,682
	Depreciation and amortization		7,725		7,147			-		-			-		14,872
	Operating income		37,994		640			-		-			-		38,634
	Net interest expense		6,698		196			-		-			-		6,894
	Loss on extinguishment of debt		260		265			-		-			-		525
	Total assets		247,666		140,964			-		-			36,128		424,758
	Long-lived asset expenditures		5,308		2,538			-		-			3,326		11,172
		For the year ended December 31, 2012
		NET		Human			WD		HA					Consolidated
		Services		Services (b)			Services		Services			Corporate (a)		Total

	Revenues	$	750,658	$	355,231		$	-	$	-		$	-	$	1,105,889
	Depreciation and amortization		7,615		7,408			-		-			-		15,023
	Operating income		23,494		707			-		-			-		24,201
	Net interest expense (income)		7,569		(61	)		-		-			-		7,508
	Total assets		216,698		145,770			-		-			29,269		391,737
	Long-lived asset expenditures		6,271		2,489			-		-			762		9,522
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]		For the year ended December 31, 2014
		United		United			Other		Consolidated
		States (a)		Kingdom			Foreign		Total
	Revenue	$	1,290,709	$	139,065		$	51,397	$	1,481,171
	Long-lived assets (c)		47,614		7,292			2,242		57,148
		For the year ended December 31, 2013
		United		United			Other		Consolidated
		States (a)		Kingdom			Foreign (b)		Total
	Revenue	$	1,112,120	$	-		$	10,562	$	1,122,682
	Long-lived assets (c)		32,279		-			430		32,709
		For the year ended December 31, 2012
		United		United			Other		Consolidated
		States (a)		Kingdom			Foreign (b)		Total
	Revenue	$	1,091,778	$	-		$	14,111	$	1,105,889
	Long-lived assets (c)		29,692		-			688		30,380

Note_20_Quarterly_Results_Unau1

Note 20 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Note 20 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]		Quarter ended
		March 31,			June 30,			September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2013			2013			2013
	Revenues	$	281,487		$	287,637		$	276,713		$	276,845
	Operating income		13,105			11,453			7,976			6,100	(1)
	Net income		6,678			5,876			3,527			3,357	(1)(2)
	Earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.51		$	0.44		$	0.26		$	0.24
	Diluted	$	0.49		$	0.43		$	0.25		$	0.24
		Quarter ended
		March 31,			June 30,			September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2014 (4)			2014			2014 (6)
	Revenues	$	289,403		$	343,953		$	394,218		$	453,597
	Operating income	$	12,120	(3)	$	13,524	(3)	$	1,673	(3)(5)	$	15,023	(3)(7)
	Net income	$	6,287	(3)	$	6,672	(3)	$	266	(3)(5)	$	7,050	(3)(7)
	Earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.45		$	0.47		$	0.02		$	0.46
	Diluted	$	0.44		$	0.46		$	0.02		$	0.45

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]				Additions
		Balance at		Charged to		Charged to						Balance at
		beginning of		costs and		other						end of
		period		expenses		accounts			Deductions			period

	Year Ended December 31, 2014:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	4,217,921	$	2,588,188	$	4,050,943	(1)	$	4,823,389	(2)	$	6,033,663
	Deferred tax valuation allowance		813,836		2,219,300		11,808,925	(3)		-			14,842,061


	Year Ended December 31, 2013:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	3,684,859	$	2,990,850	$	3,467,114	(1)	$	5,924,902	(2)	$	4,217,921
	Deferred tax valuation allowance		629,137		184,699		-			-			813,836


	Year Ended December 31, 2012:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	5,834,743	$	2,856,156	$	2,741,315	(1)	$	7,747,355	(2)	$	3,684,859
	Deferred tax valuation allowance		448,567		180,570		-			-			629,137

Note_1_Basis_of_Presentation_D2

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments	4
Number of States in which Entity Operates	42
Cash Held by Foreign Subsidiaries	$42,651	$4,607
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	18,571	15,729
Accounts Receivable, Write-offs, Percentage of Revenue	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Provision for Doubtful Accounts	2,589	3,245	2,305
Accrued Transportation Costs Current	55,492	54,962
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net	5,284	2,509
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	1,462
Self Insurance, Maximum Exposure per Claim, Employee, Medical	275
Reinsurance, Expected Losses	5,525	3,540
Self Insurance Reserve	1,973	1,870
Collateral for Letters of Credit [Member] \| Contractual Obligations [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents		243
Collateral for Letters of Credit [Member] \| Reinsured Claims Losses [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	3,033	3,033
Funds for Obligations with Governmental Agencies [Member] \| Contractual Obligations [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	573	839
Escrow or Trust [Member] \| Reinsured Claims Losses [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	14,965	11,614
General and Professional Liability Reinsurance Program [Member] \| Reinsured Claims Losses [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	2,800	3,070
Auto Liability Program [Member] \| Reinsured Claims Losses [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	493	732
Workersb Compensation, General and Professional Liability and Auto Liability Reinsurance Programs [Member] \| Reinsured Claims Losses [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	11,672	7,812
Contractual Obligations [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	573	1,082
Reinsured Claims Losses [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	17,998	14,647
Workers' Compensation [Member] \| Social Services Providers Captive Insurance Company [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverable per Occurrence, Maximum	500
Reinsurance Recoverable, Guarantee Benefits	13,700
Third Party Insurers for Automobile Liability [Member] \| Social Services Providers Captive Insurance Company [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Self Insurance, Maximum Exposure per Claim, Employee, Medical	250
Long-term Obligations, Less Current Portion [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	1,462
Social Services Providers Captive Insurance Company [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverable per Occurrence, Maximum	1,000
Reinsurance Recoverable, Guarantee Benefits	5,000
Reinsurance Liability Reserve	12,750	10,635
Provado Insurance Services [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverable per Occurrence, Maximum	250
Reinsurance Recoverable, Guarantee Benefits	1,100
Reinsurance Liability Reserve	$1,434	$1,880
Reinsurance, Aggregate Percentage of Gross Premium	107.70%
In Addition to the United States [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates	11

Note_1_Basis_of_Presentation_D3

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, Description of Business, Significant Accounting Policies, Critical Accounting Estimates and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - Restricted Cash (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	$18,571	$15,729
Less current portion	3,807	3,772
	14,764	11,957
Collateral for Letters of Credit [Member] \| Contractual Obligations [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		243
Collateral for Letters of Credit [Member] \| Reinsured Claims Losses [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	3,033	3,033
Funds for Obligations with Governmental Agencies [Member] \| Contractual Obligations [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	573	839
Escrow [Member] \| Reinsured Claims Losses [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	14,965	11,614
Contractual Obligations [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	573	1,082
Reinsured Claims Losses [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	$17,998	$14,647

Note_2_Concentration_of_Credit1

Note 2 - Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Note 2 - Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
One Foreign Payer [Member] \| Workforce Development Services Revenue [Member] \| Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Note 2 - Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	68.00%
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] \| Government Contracts Concentration Risk [Member] \| UNITED STATES
Note 2 - Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	73.00%	80.00%	81.10%
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] \| Government Contracts Concentration Risk [Member] \| In Addition to the United States [Member]
Note 2 - Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	94.60%
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] \| Customer Concentration Risk [Member] \| UNITED STATES
Note 2 - Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.10%	10.50%	10.30%
Net Assets, Geographic Area [Member] \| Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] \| Foreign Countries [Member]
Note 2 - Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	18.20%
Foreign Countries [Member]
Note 2 - Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Net Assets Amount, Geographic Area (in Dollars)	40,213

Note_3_Prepaid_Expenses_and_Ot2

Note 3 - Prepaid Expenses and Other (Details) - Components of Prepaid Expenses and Other (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Components of Prepaid Expenses and Other [Abstract]
Prepaid income taxes	$13,865	$1,427
Prepaid insurance	5,496	4,409
Prepaid taxes and licenses	4,752	66
Prepaid rent	3,441	1,685
Deposits held for leased premises & bonds	3,249
Preferred share backstop fee paid to related party	2,947
Other	12,407	4,244
Total prepaid expenses and other	$46,157	$11,831

Note_4_Property_and_Equipment_1

Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation	$14,051	$7,738	$7,537

Note_4_Property_and_Equipment_2

Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) - Summary of Property and Equipment (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment gross	$99,428	$66,050
Less accumulated depreciation	42,280	33,341
Total property and equipment, net	57,148	32,709
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment gross	1,911	1,911
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	39 years
Property, plant and equipment gross	11,877	11,629
Computer Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Computer Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Computer Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment gross	36,696	25,138
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment gross	17,820	12,333
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	7 years
Property, plant and equipment gross	15,692	6,528
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	10 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment gross	7,724	3,963
Automobiles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Property, plant and equipment gross	4,643	2,732
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment gross	$3,065	$1,816

Note_5_Goodwill_and_Intangible2

Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Oct. 23, 2014	30-May-14
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			$6,915,000	$492,000
Goodwill	355,641,000		113,263,000	113,915,000
Asset Impairment Charges	6,915,000		492,000	2,506,000
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount	43,776,000		36,870,000			995,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years 109 days
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Residual Value	0
Amortization of Intangible Assets	15,437,000		7,134,000	7,486,000
Prior to Conducting the Annual Asset Impairment Test [Member] \| Human Services [Member]
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	290,000
Maple Star Nevada [Member] \| Human Services [Member]
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	3,810,000
Providence of Idaho [Member] \| Human Services [Member]
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	2,815,000
Human Services [Member]
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Impaired Reporting Units	2
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			6,915,000	492,000
Goodwill Impairment, Triggering Event, Number of Reporting Units	1
Goodwill	16,927,000		18,048,000	18,700,000
Asset Impairment Charges					492,000
Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	13,700
Goodwill, Impairment Testing, Hypothetical Decrease to Fair Value	18500.00%
Goodwill	32,923,000						35,484,000	[1]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	9 years 255 days	[2]
Rio Grande Management [Member]
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill					$0

[1]	The goodwill was allocated to the Company's WD Services segment. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill includes the value of the purchased assembled workforce.
[2]	Weighted-average amortization period

Note_5_Goodwill_and_Intangible3

Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) - Changes in Goodwill (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014		30-May-14
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$113,263,000	$113,915,000	$355,641,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-2,738,000	-160,000
Impairment charge	-6,915,000	-492,000
Balances at December 31, 2013
Goodwill, gross	270,456,000		519,749,000
Accumulated impairment losses	-157,193,000		-164,108,000
NET Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	95,215,000	95,215,000	95,215,000
Balances at December 31, 2013
Goodwill, gross	191,215,000		191,215,000
Accumulated impairment losses	-96,000,000		-96,000,000
Human Services [Member] \| Other Acquisitions [Member]
Balances at December 31, 2013
Acquisitions	5,971,000
Human Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	18,048,000	18,700,000	16,927,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-177,000	-160,000
Impairment charge	-6,915,000	-492,000
Balances at December 31, 2013
Goodwill, gross	79,241,000		85,035,000
Accumulated impairment losses	-61,193,000		-68,108,000
WD Services [Member] \| Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Balances at December 31, 2013
Acquisitions	35,484,000
WD Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill			32,923,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-2,561,000
Balances at December 31, 2013
Goodwill, gross			32,923,000
HA Services [Member] \| Matrix Acquisition [Member]
Balances at December 31, 2013
Acquisitions	210,576,000
HA Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill			210,576,000
Balances at December 31, 2013
Goodwill, gross			210,576,000
Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill			32,923,000		35,484,000	[1]
Impairment charge			0
Balances at December 31, 2013
Acquisitions	35,484,000
Matrix Acquisition [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill			210,576,000	[2]
Balances at December 31, 2013
Acquisitions	210,576,000
Other Acquisitions [Member]
Balances at December 31, 2013
Acquisitions	$5,971,000

[1]	The goodwill was allocated to the Company's WD Services segment. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill includes the value of the purchased assembled workforce.
[2]	The goodwill was allocated to the Company's HA Services segment. Goodwill totaling $995 is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill includes the value of the purchased assembled workforce.

Note_5_Goodwill_and_Intangible4

Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) - Intangible Assets (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	10 years 109 days
Gross Carrying Amount	$396,559	$87,818
Accumulated Amortization	-55,886	-44,342
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (Years)
Gross Carrying Amount	25,900
Customer Relationships 1 [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	15 years
Gross Carrying Amount	73,837	73,990
Accumulated Amortization	-38,012	-33,319
Customer Relationships 2 [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	223,118	1,417
Accumulated Amortization	-6,999	-1,027
Customer Relationships 3 [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	4,100
Accumulated Amortization	-227
Customer Relationships 4 [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	3 years
Gross Carrying Amount	1,039	989
Accumulated Amortization	-370	-21
Management Contracts [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	7,775	11,422
Accumulated Amortization	-7,348	-9,975
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	16,724
Accumulated Amortization	-976
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	44,016
Accumulated Amortization	-1,950
Restrictive Covenants [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	2 years
Gross Carrying Amount	50
Accumulated Amortization	($4)

Note_5_Goodwill_and_Intangible5

Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) - Amortization Expense (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2015	$39,218
2016	38,728
2017	38,279
2018	38,279
2019	35,883
Thereafter	124,386
Total	$314,773

Note_6_Accrued_Expenses_Detail

Note 6 - Accrued Expenses (Details) - Summary of Accrued Expenses (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Accrued Expenses [Abstract]
Accrued compensation	$46,425	$22,940
NET Services contract adjustments	27,380	12,445
Contingent consideration	7,767
Other	40,285	17,099
Total accrued expenses	$121,857	$52,484

Note_7_Fair_Value_Measurements1

Note 7 - Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Note 7 - Fair Value Measurements (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$11,429
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	16,314
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Note 7 - Fair Value Measurements (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	16,314
Accrued Expenses [Member]
Note 7 - Fair Value Measurements (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	7,767
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Note 7 - Fair Value Measurements (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$3,662

Note_8_Longterm_Obligations_De

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 23, 2014

Aug. 02, 2013

15-May-14

Nov. 13, 2007

Dec. 31, 2014

Feb. 11, 2015

Feb. 05, 2015

28-May-14

27-May-14

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Repayments of Long-term Debt (in Dollars)

$48,625

$82,500

$20,493

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity (in Dollars)

225,000

Long-term Debt (in Dollars)

575,213

123,500

575,213

Payments of Financing Costs (in Dollars)

12,769

2,082

Deferred Finance Costs, Net (in Dollars)

5,224

Financing Cost Expensed (in Dollars)

3,014

Interest Paid (in Dollars)

10,726

5,839

6,505

Coliseum Capital Management, LLC [Member] | Unsecured Subordinated Note Issued to Coliseum [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Interest Paid (in Dollars)

1,281

Coliseum Capital Management, LLC [Member] | Unsecured Subordinated Note Issued to Coliseum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Face Amount (in Dollars)

65,500

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

14.00%

Interest Paid (in Dollars)

3,015

Coliseum Capital Management, LLC [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners

15.00%

Coliseum Capital Management, LLC [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners

15.00%

Subsequent Event [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Convertible Preferred Stock, Pro Rata Share (in Dollars)

65,500

Rights Offering, Right to Purchase Preferred Stock, Price Per Share (in Dollars per share)

$100

December 31, 2014 to September 30, 2015 [Member] | Term Loan [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Percentage of Debt Principal Repayment Over Certain Period

7.50%

December 31, 2015 to September 30, 2016 [Member] | Term Loan [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Percentage of Debt Principal Repayment Over Certain Period

10.00%

December 31, 2015 to September 30, 2016 [Member] | Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Percentage of Debt Principal Repayment Over Certain Period

10.00%

December 31, 2016 to September 30, 2017 [Member] | Term Loan [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Percentage of Debt Principal Repayment Over Certain Period

12.50%

December 31, 2016 to September 30, 2017 [Member] | Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Percentage of Debt Principal Repayment Over Certain Period

12.50%

December 31, 2017 to June 30, 2018 [Member] | Term Loan [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Percentage of Debt Principal Repayment Over Certain Period

11.25%

December 31, 2017 to June 30, 2018 [Member] | Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Percentage of Debt Principal Repayment Over Certain Period

11.25%

March 31, 2015 to September 30, 2015 [Member] | Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Percentage of Debt Principal Repayment Over Certain Period

5.63%

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Face Amount (in Dollars)

70,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

6.50%

Proceeds from Issuance of Debt (in Dollars)

70,000

Repayments of Long-term Debt (in Dollars)

47,500

Term Loan [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

2.25%

Term Loan [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

3.25%

Term Loan [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Face Amount (in Dollars)

60,000

Long-term Debt (in Dollars)

60,000

Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage

0.25%

Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage

0.50%

Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage

2.25%

Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage

3.25%

Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

2.25%

Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

3.25%

Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

1.25%

Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

2.25%

Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

2.25%

Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

3.25%

Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Face Amount (in Dollars)

250,000

Long-term Debt (in Dollars)

250,000

Debt Instrument, Frequency of Payment, Minimum

3 months

Unsecured Subordinated Note Issued to Coliseum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

14.00%

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

2.25%

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

3.25%

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Face Amount (in Dollars)

240,000

165,000

240,000

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity (in Dollars)

240,000

165,000

Long-term Debt (in Dollars)

165,000

Proceeds from Lines of Credit (in Dollars)

16,000

Swingline Loans [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Sublimit Capacity (in Dollars)

10,000

Letter of Credit [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Sublimit Capacity (in Dollars)

25,000

Senior Credit Facility [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Line of Credit Facility, Additional Maximum Borrowing Capacity (in Dollars)

75,000

Debt Instrument, Percentage of Pledge of Stock

100.00%

Percentage of Capital Stock of Direct Foreign Subsidiary Secured by Pledges

65.00%

Prepayment of Debt, Percentage of Outstanding Principal Amount

100.00%

Payments of Financing Costs (in Dollars)

12,738

Bridge Financing [Member]

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) [Line Items]

Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts (in Dollars)

$4,500

Note_8_Longterm_Obligations_De1

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) - Companybs Long-term Obligations (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 23, 2014	Aug. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 23, 2014	Aug. 02, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$576,675	$123,500
Unamortized discount on debt	-1,462
	575,213	123,500
Less current portion	90,688	48,250
Total long-term obligations, less current portion	484,525	75,250
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		47,500
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	250,000
			250,000
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	58,875	60,000
				60,000
Unsecured Subordinated Note Issued to Coliseum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	65,500
Unsecured, Subordinated Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	600
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	201,700	16,000
				$165,000

Note_8_Longterm_Obligations_De2

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) - Companybs Long-term Obligations (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 13, 2007
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.50%	6.50%	6.50%
Face amount (in Dollars)			$70,000
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.25%
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.25%
Credit Facility, Second Amendment, Term Loan Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount (in Dollars)	250,000
Term Loan [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.25%	2.25%
Term Loan [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.25%	3.25%
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount (in Dollars)	60,000	60,000
Unsecured Subordinated Note Issued to Coliseum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	14.00%
Unsecured, Subordinated Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	2.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.25%	2.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.25%	3.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount (in Dollars)	240,000	165,000
Revolving loan, effective rate	3.16%

Note_8_Longterm_Obligations_De3

Note 8 - Long-term Obligations (Details) - Maturities of Long-term Obligations (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Maturities of Long-term Obligations [Abstract]
2015	$90,688
2016	32,938
2017	41,287
2018	411,762
Total	$576,675	$123,500

Note_9_Stockholders_Equity_Det

Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			83 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 01, 2007
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	40,000,000	40,000,000		40,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00		$0.00
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	10,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share)	$0.00
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	16,870,285	14,477,312		14,477,312
Treasury Stock, Shares	1,014,108	956,442		956,442
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	0		0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)	$17.09		$6.92
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased					1,000,000
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method (in Dollars)			$3,490
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Ingeus Acquisition [Member] \| Two Individuals [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued	567,069
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Non-employee Directors, Executive Officers, and Certain Key Employees [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued	52,530
Restricted Stock [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)	$39.80
Vesting in Three Equal Installments [Member] \| 2006 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number	300,000
Vesting on December 31, 2017 [Member] \| 2006 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Options Expected to Cliff Vest	163,000
Minimum [Member] \| 2006 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	$36.27
Maximum [Member] \| 2006 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	$43.81
Non-employee Directors, Executive Officers, and Certain Key Employees [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Restricted Stock Award, Number of Equal Installments	3
Two Individuals [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Restricted Stock Award, Number of Equal Installments	4
2006 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	463,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)	$17.09
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period	298,186
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	74,714,000
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation	18,504,000
2003 Stock Option Plan [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period	214,741,000
2007 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method (in Dollars)				$14,376
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	0			756,100

Note_9_Stockholders_Equity_Det1

Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Shares of Common Stock Reserved for Future Issuance	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Shares of common stock reserved for:
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards	512,927
Common Stock [Member] \| Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Shares of common stock reserved for:
Issuance of Performance Restricted Stock Units	91,847
Common Stock [Member]
Shares of common stock reserved for:
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards	1,501,884
Issuance of Performance Restricted Stock Units	74,714	99,239	73,081
Total shares of common stock reserved for future issuance	1,593,731

Note_10_Stockbased_Compensatio2

Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 14, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)	463,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years	3 years	3 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense	$1,570	$909	$960
Tax Benefit Realized for Tax Deduction from Option Exercises of Share-based Payment	2,722	1,120	91
Excess Tax Shortfalls Realized, Related to Stock-based Awards	38	683	306
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	7,562	3,079	3,873
General and Administrative Expense [Member] \| Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] \| Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P. [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	1,249
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	3,537	1,421	1,727
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] \| Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P. [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) [Line Items]
Stock Option Equivalent Units Issued (in Shares)				200,000
Stock Option Equivalent Units, Portion Vesting During the Year Following Grant				one-third
Stock Option Equivalent Units, Portion Vesting Upon Grant				one-third
Stock Option Equivalent Units, Portion Vesting During the Second Year Following Grant				one-third
Minimum [Member] \| 2003 and 2006 Plans [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period	1 year
Maximum [Member] \| 2003 and 2006 Plans [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period	4 years
Board of Directors Chairman [Member] \| Coliseum Capital Partners, L.P. [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) [Line Items]
Stock Option,Equivalent Units Issued in Lieu of a Grant (in Shares)					6,195
Accrued Expenses [Member] \| 2006 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Liability, Current	1,357					1,357
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] \| 2006 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Liability, Classified, Noncurrent	176					176
2003 and 2006 Plans [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Contractual Life	10 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)						163,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based PShare-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Termayment Award, Award Term						3 years 3 months
2006 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense	610
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	22,272					22,272
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	2 years 270 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	$7,053	$3,642	$4,076
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Included in Liabilities, Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition	350 days

Note_10_Stockbased_Compensatio3

Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Plan Activity	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance	6,228,572
Number of shares of common stock remaining available for future grants	1,061,252
Number of shares of common stock subject to options	813,622	874,252
Employee Stock Option [Member] \| 2003 Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock subject to options	50,760
Employee Stock Option [Member] \| 2006 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock subject to options	762,862
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock subject to options	813,622
Stock Grants [Member] \| 2006 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock subject to stock grants	780,109
Stock Grants [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock subject to stock grants	780,109
1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance	428,572
2003 Stock Option Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance	1,400,000
2006 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance	4,400,000
Number of shares of common stock remaining available for future grants	1,061,252

Note_10_Stockbased_Compensatio4

Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock-based Compensation Activity (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock-based Compensation Activity [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$7,562	$3,079	$3,873
Service Expense [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock-based Compensation Activity [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	4,025	1,658	2,146
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock-based Compensation Activity [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$3,537	$1,421	$1,727

Note_10_Stockbased_Compensatio5

Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock-based Compensation Included in Service Expense (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock-based Compensation Included in Service Expense [Line Items]
Share-based compensation included in service expense	$7,562	$3,079	$3,873
Service Expense [Member] \| NET Services [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock-based Compensation Included in Service Expense [Line Items]
Share-based compensation included in service expense	587	1,054	1,354
Service Expense [Member] \| Client Services [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock-based Compensation Included in Service Expense [Line Items]
Share-based compensation included in service expense	6	604	792
Service Expense [Member] \| WD Services [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock-based Compensation Included in Service Expense [Line Items]
Share-based compensation included in service expense	3,432
Service Expense [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock-based Compensation Included in Service Expense [Line Items]
Share-based compensation included in service expense	$4,025	$1,658	$2,146

Note_10_Stockbased_Compensatio6

Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock Option Activity (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock Option Activity [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	874,252
Balance at beginning of period	$19.76
Granted	463,000
Granted	$41.16
Exercised	-512,927
Exercised	$21.48
Forfeited or expired	-10,703
Forfeited or expired	$25.77
Outstanding at end of period	813,622
Outstanding at end of period	$30.77
Outstanding at end of period	5 years 328 days
Outstanding at end of period	$6,821
Vested or expected to vest at end of period	754,859
Vested or expected to vest at end of period	$30.17
Vested or expected to vest at end of period	6 years
Vested or expected to vest at end of period	6,814
Exercisable at end of period	450,620
Exercisable at end of period	$23
Exercisable at end of period	5 years 73 days
Exercisable at end of period	$6,794

Note_10_Stockbased_Compensatio7

Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Weighted-average Grant-date Fair Value, Total Intrinsic Value and Cash Received Related to Options Exercised (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Weighted-average Grant-date Fair Value, Total Intrinsic Value and Cash Received Related to Options Exercised [Abstract]
Weighted-average grant date fair value (in Dollars per share)	$17.09		$6.92
Options exercised:
Total intrinsic value	$9,107	$4,544	$351
Cash received	$11,019	$10,069	$949

Note_10_Stockbased_Compensatio8

Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Nonvested Stock Activity (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Stock [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Nonvested Stock Activity [Line Items]
Non-vested	688,262	158,842
Non-vested	$37.71	$17.68
Granted	619,599
Granted	$39.80
Vested	-74,714
Vested	$16.87
Forfeited	-15,465
Forfeited	$16.41

Note_10_Stockbased_Compensatio9

Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Fair Value of Stock Option Awards (Employee Stock Option [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Fair Value of Stock Option Awards [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Expected stock price volatility		82.10%
Minimum [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Fair Value of Stock Option Awards [Line Items]
Expected stock price volatility	45.60%
Risk-free interest rate	1.10%	0.40%
Expected life of options (in years)	3 years 3 months	3 years 109 days
Maximum [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Fair Value of Stock Option Awards [Line Items]
Expected stock price volatility	50.25%
Risk-free interest rate	1.88%	0.50%
Expected life of options (in years)	5 years 171 days	3 years 219 days

Recovered_Sheet1

Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights, Fair Value Assumptions (Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights, Fair Value Assumptions [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield	0.00%
Minimum [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights, Fair Value Assumptions [Line Items]
Expected stock price volatility	46.75%
Risk-free interest rate	1.30%
Expected life of options (in years)	3 years 9 months
Maximum [Member]
Note 10 - Stock-based Compensation Arrangements (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights, Fair Value Assumptions [Line Items]
Expected stock price volatility	50.10%
Risk-free interest rate	1.76%
Expected life of options (in years)	5 years 9 months

Note_11_Earnings_Per_Share_Det

Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Details)	12 Months Ended
Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity Option [Member]
Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Details) [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	92,054	452,421	1,563,247
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Details) [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount		1,139,145	1,179,999

Note_11_Earnings_Per_Share_Det1

Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Details) - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (USD $)	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Numerator:
Net income available to common stockholders (in Dollars)											$20,275	$19,438	$8,482
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share -- weighted-average shares											14,765,303	13,499,885	13,225,448
Effect of dilutive securities:
Denominator for diluted earnings per share -- adjusted weighted-average shares assumed conversion											15,018,561	13,809,874	13,354,613
Basic earnings per share (in Dollars per share)	$0.46	[1]	$0.02	$0.47	[2]	$0.45	$0.24	$0.26	$0.44	$0.51	$1.37	$1.44	$0.64
Diluted earnings per share (in Dollars per share)	$0.45	[1]	$0.02	$0.46	[2]	$0.44	$0.24	$0.25	$0.43	$0.49	$1.35	$1.41	$0.64
Stock Options and RSAs [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities:
Common stock options and restricted stock awards											236,538	292,937	129,165
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities:
Performance-based restricted stock units											16,720	17,052

[1]	The Company purchased Matrix on October 23, 2014. Matrix operations were included beginning in the fourth quarter of 2014.
[2]	The Company purchased Ingeus on May 30, 2014. Ingeus operations were included beginning in the second quarter of 2014.

Note_12_Noncontrolling_Interes1

Note 12 - Non-controlling Interest (Details)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 06, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jun. 06, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Aug. 31, 2007

Dec. 31, 2012

Nov. 17, 2009

Dec. 31, 2012

Apr. 14, 2010

Nov. 17, 2009

Aug. 31, 2007

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 06, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

USD ($)

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Valued in Accordance With the Provisions of the Purchase Agreement [Member]

Dispute with British Columbia [Member]

WCG [Member]

Maximum [Member]

British Columbia, Canada [Member]

PSC [Member]

USD ($)

WCG [Member]

USD ($)

CAD

PSC [Member]

WCG [Member]

PSC [Member]

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

Note 12 - Non-controlling Interest (Details) [Line Items]

Exchangeable Shares, Issued During Period (in Shares)

287,576

Exchangeable Shares, Issued During Period, Value

$7,751

$7,649

Exchangeable Shares Exchanged (in Shares)

25,882

Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

221,414

150,637

118,687

109,023

6,961

Estimated Litigation Liability (in Dollars)

3,000

Number of Provincial Contracts Terminated

Number of WCG Contracts Before Terminations

Indemnification Agreemement, Number of Shares of Common Stock Agreed to Transfer to Indemnify the Company Against Losses (in Shares)

25,882

Indemnification Agreement, Arbitration Award, Disputed Amounts Not to Be Paid to WCG (in Dollars)

Proceeds from Legal Settlements

3,394

Other Liabilities, Noncurrent

26,609

15,359

3,394

Cash

3,394

Litigation Settlement, Expense

112

120

Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value

$1,406

1,500

Treasury Stock, Shares Surrendered (in Shares)

39,162

Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in Shares)

222,532

Note_13_Leases_Details

Note 13 - Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 13 - Leases (Details) [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	$30,588	$21,398	$21,285
Operating Lease Expense [Member]
Note 13 - Leases (Details) [Line Items]
Deferred Rent Credit	$2,280	$1,355

Note_13_Leases_Details_Future_

Note 13 - Leases (Details) - Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-cancelable Operating Leases (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-cancelable Operating Leases [Abstract]
2015	$28,628
2016	22,042
2017	13,365
2018	8,128
2019	4,888
Thereafter	7,513
Total future minimum lease payments	$84,564

Note_14_Retirement_Plan_Detail

Note 14 - Retirement Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
NET Services and Human Services [Member]
Note 14 - Retirement Plan (Details) [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	$612	$501	$461
HA Services [Member]
Note 14 - Retirement Plan (Details) [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	299
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer's Matching Contribution, Vesting Period	3 years
WD Services [Member]
Note 14 - Retirement Plan (Details) [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	$2,402
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Note 14 - Retirement Plan (Details) [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Service Period	12 months

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Details

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	$14,028
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	-14,842	-814
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation	2,706	1,120	91
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation	22	683	306
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	14	76	8
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	24	84
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	1,165
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	19,756
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Annual Utilization Limit	12,037
Taxable Income Projection, Years	3 years
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Taxable Income Projection, Years	3 years
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Taxable Income Projection, Years	4 years
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	70,497
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Taxable Income Projection, Years	2 months
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Taxable Income Projection, Years	5 years
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] \| Australian Taxation Office [Member]
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	37,300
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] \| Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France [Member]
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	5,400
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] \| Australia and France [Member]
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	12,688
Domestic and State/Local [Member]
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	2,154
Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	10,930
Matrix Acquisition [Member]
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	$879

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Details_T

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) - The Federal and State Income Tax Provision (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Federal:
Current	$9,386	$12,666	$6,909
Deferred	-3,715	-2,805	-81
	5,671	9,861	6,828
State:
Current	3,940	2,412	2,124
Deferred	-2,089	-478	85
	1,851	1,934	2,209
Foreign:
Current	-616	-19	-6
Deferred	596	1	-820
	-20	-18	-826
Total provision for income taxes	$7,502	$11,777	$8,211

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Details_A

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) - A Reconciliation of the Provision for Income Taxes (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
A Reconciliation of the Provision for Income Taxes [Abstract]
Federal statutory rates		35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Federal income tax at statutory rates		$9,722	$10,925	$5,844
Change in valuation allowance		2,219	185	181
Change in uncertain tax positions		-1,681
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		1,315	1,198	1,436
Difference between federal statutory and foreign tax rate		-353	15	384
Stock option expense		-524	-862	605
Meals and entertainment		207	93	67
Change in workers' compensation liability accural related to ReDCo				-372
Amortization of deferred consideration		1,574
Transaction costs		1,769
Contingent consideration liability reversal		-5,748
Nontaxable interest income		-660
Other		-338	223	66
Provision for income taxes		$7,502	$11,777	$8,211
Effective income tax rate	25.80%	27.00%	38.00%	49.00%

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Details_D

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) - Deferred Income Taxes (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards	$23,415	$1,153
Tax credit carryforwards	2,602
Accounts receivable allowance	5,625	905
Property and equipment depreciation		797
Accrued items and reserves	5,211	3,004
Nonqualified stock options	2,043	1,626
Deferred rent	969	657
Deferred financing costs	906
Deferred Revenue	320
Other	220	418
	41,311	8,560
Deferred tax liabilities:
Prepaids	2,190	1,943
Property and equipment depreciation	4,351	4,959
Goodwill and intangibles amortization	106,936	7,754
Other	165	385
	113,642	15,041
Net deferred tax liabilities	-72,331	-6,481
Less valuation allowance	-14,842	-814
Net deferred tax liabilities	-87,173	-7,295
Current deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance of $3,501 and $436 for 2014 and 2013, respectively	6,066	2,152
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities, net of valuation allowance of $11,341 and $378 for 2014 and 2013, repectively	-93,239	-9,447
	($87,173)	($7,295)

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Details_D1

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) - Deferred Income Taxes (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Assets [Abstract]
Current deferred tax assets, net valuation allowance	$3,501	$436
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities, net valuation allowance	$11,341	$378

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Details_S

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) - State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards (State and Local Jurisdiction [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	$70,497
Operating Loss Carryforward, Expiring Year One [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	240
Operating Loss Carryfoward, Expiring Year Two [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	2,147
Operating Loss Carryforward, Expiring Year Three [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	1,989
Operating Loss Carryforward, Expiring After Five [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	$66,121

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Details_U

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year	$414	$254	$324
Balance upon acquisition	2,432
Increase (decrease) related to prior year positions	14	82	-104
Increase related to current year tax positions	160	78	58
Settlements			-24
Statute of limitations expiration	-1,855
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year	$1,165	$414	$254

Note_16_Commitments_and_Contin1

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual	$1,725
Number Of Deferred Compensation Plans	2
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability	$1,432	$1,485

Note_17_Transactions_with_Rela1

Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 23, 2014	Feb. 11, 2015	Feb. 05, 2015
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Interest Paid	$10,726	$5,839	$6,505
Maple Star Colorado Inc [Member]
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Management Fees Revenue	311	302	258
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties	489	220
Vwp Mcdowell Llc [Member]
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
undefined	13.00%
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	234	412	417
Coliseum Capital Management, LLC [Member] \| Unsecured Subordinated Note Issued to Coliseum [Member] \| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Interest Paid	1,281
Coliseum Capital Management, LLC [Member] \| Unsecured Subordinated Note Issued to Coliseum [Member]
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				14.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				65,500
Interest Paid				3,015
Coliseum Capital Management, LLC [Member] \| Consideration for Entering into Standby Purchase Agreement [Member] \| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Standby Purchase Agreement, Fee Paid to Investor				2,947
Coliseum Capital Management, LLC [Member]
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners				15.00%
Standby Purchase Agreement, Number of Days Investor Has to Exercise Right				30 days
Standby Purchase Agreement, Right of Investor to Purchase Additional Preferred Stock, Value				15,000
Standby Purchase Agreement, Right of Investor to Purchase Additional Preferred Stock, Price Per Share as a Percentage of Subscription Price				105.00%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Convertible Preferred Stock, Pro Rata Share					$65,500	$65,500
Rights Offering, Right to Purchase Preferred Stock, Price Per Share (in Dollars per share)					$100	$100
Unsecured Subordinated Note Issued to Coliseum [Member]
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	14.00%

Note_18_Acquisitions_Details

Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details)

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 23, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Oct. 23, 2014

30-May-14

Oct. 23, 2014

Aug. 02, 2013

30-May-14

Dec. 31, 2014

Oct. 23, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Oct. 23, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

USD ($)

General and Administrative Expense [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Upon Achievement of Certain Earnings Levels [Member]

Upon Successful Award of Customer Contract [Member]

The Second Amendment [Member]

Cash on Hand [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Ingeus Acquisition [Member]

Matrix Acquisition [Member]

Ingeus [Member]

Matrix [Member]

Ingeus Acquisition [Member]

Matrix Acquisition [Member]

Ingeus Acquisition [Member]

Matrix Acquisition [Member]

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

$48,000

$92,279

£ 35,000

$92,279

$352,147

Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High

125,978

75,000

8,399

5,000

Business Combination Consideration Arrangements Earn Out Period

5 years

Business Combination, Compensatory Arrangement, Shares and Cash Issued to Former Shareholders

24,097

14,346

Business Combination, Compensatory Arrangement, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Vesting Percentage

25.00%

Business Combination, Compensatory Arrangement, Equity Interests Issued, Vesting Period

4 years

Number of Countries in which Entity Operates

Number of Continents in which Entity Operates

Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs

4,311

7,360

Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares (in Shares)

946,723

Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions

38,570

40,000

Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt

501,200

76,000

250,000

Proceeds from Lines of Credit

23,400

16,000

Number of States in which Entity Operates

Number of Nurse Practitioners

800

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables

34,125

22,108

[1]

22,108

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Current Assets, Accounts Receivable, Gross

23,307

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Current Assets, Accounts Receivable, Expected to Be Uncollectible

1,199

Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount

$43,776

$36,870

$995

Number of Human Services Businesses Acquired Through Asset Purchase Agreements

[1]

The fair value of trade accounts receivable acquired in this transaction was determined to be approximately $22,108. The gross amount due with respect to these receivables is approximately $23,307, of which approximately $1,199 is expected to be uncollectible.

Note_18_Acquisitions_Details_P

Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price of Ingeus	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	30-May-14	30-May-14	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Ingeus Acquisition [Member]	Ingeus Acquisition [Member]	Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
				USD ($)	GBP (£)	USD ($)
Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price of Ingeus [Line Items]
Cash purchase of common stock				$92,279	£ 35,000	$92,279
Adjustment amount (1)						2,180	[1]
Fair value of contingent consideration						29,893
Total purchase price	$525,596	$989	$190			$124,352

[1]	Includes final working capital and other closing account true-ups.

Note_18_Acquisitions_Details_N

Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Net Assets of Ingeus (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	30-May-14
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	30-May-14
Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Net Assets of Ingeus [Line Items]
Goodwill (2)	$355,641	$113,263	$113,915
Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Net Assets of Ingeus [Line Items]
Cash				37,159
Accounts receivable				34,125
Other current assets				14,343
Property and equipment				10,501
Intangibles				65,700
Goodwill (2)	32,923			35,484	[1]
Current liabilities				-49,026
Other non-current liabilities				-23,934
Total				$124,352

[1]	The goodwill was allocated to the Company's WD Services segment. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill includes the value of the purchased assembled workforce.

Note_18_Acquisitions_Details_F

Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Fair Value of Intangible Assets of Ingeus (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	10 years 109 days
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	10 years
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired, value	43,700
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] \| Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	10 years
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired, value	18,000
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	10 years
Developed Technology Rights [Member] \| Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	5 years
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired, value	4,000
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	5 years
Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	9 years 255 days	[1]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired, value	65,700

[1]	Weighted-average amortization period

Note_18_Acquisitions_Details_P1

Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price of Matrix (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 23, 2014
Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price of Matrix [Line Items]
Total estimated purchase price	$525,596	$989	$190
Matrix Acquisition [Member]
Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Purchase Price of Matrix [Line Items]
Cash purchase of common stock (including working capital adjustment)	352,147			352,147
Equity consideration (valued using October 23, 2014 stock price)	38,569
Total estimated purchase price	$390,716

Note_18_Acquisitions_Details_N1

Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Net Assets of Matrix (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 23, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 23, 2014
Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Net Assets of Matrix [Line Items]
Goodwill (2)	$355,641		$113,263	$113,915
Matrix Acquisition [Member]
Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Net Assets of Matrix [Line Items]
Accounts receivable (1)	22,108	[1]			22,108
Other current assets	11,371
Property and equipment	5,099
Intangibles	247,300
Goodwill (2)	210,576	[2]
Other non-current assets	3,953
Deferred taxes, net	-83,677
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-25,460
Other non-current liabilities	-554
Total	$390,716

[1]	The fair value of trade accounts receivable acquired in this transaction was determined to be approximately $22,108. The gross amount due with respect to these receivables is approximately $23,307, of which approximately $1,199 is expected to be uncollectible.
[2]	The goodwill was allocated to the Company's HA Services segment. Goodwill totaling $995 is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill includes the value of the purchased assembled workforce.

Note_18_Acquisitions_Details_F1

Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Fair Value of Intangible Assets of Matrix (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	10 years 109 days
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] \| Matrix Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life
Intangible assets acquired, value	25,900
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Matrix Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	10 years
Intangible assets acquired, value	181,100
Developed Technology Rights [Member] \| Matrix Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	5 years
Intangible assets acquired, value	40,300
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	5 years
Matrix Acquisition [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	9 years 36 days	[1]
Intangible assets acquired, value	247,300

[1]	Weighted-average amortization period for intangible assets with definite lives

Note_18_Acquisitions_Details_U

Note 18 - Acquisitions (Details) - Unaudited Proforma Revenue and Net Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Proforma:
Revenue	$1,801,696	$1,636,248
Net income	43,868	20,103
Diluted earnings per share (in Dollars per share)	$2.74	$1.31
Ingeus Acquisition [Member]
Actual Ingeus:
Revenue	179,307
Net income	13,936
Matrix Acquisition [Member]
Actual Ingeus:
Revenue	43,331
Net income	$1,348

Note_19_Business_Segments_Deta

Note 19 - Business Segments (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Note 19 - Business Segments (Details) [Line Items]

Number of Operating Segments

Revenues (in Dollars)

$453,597,000

[1]

$394,218,000

$343,953,000

[2]

$289,403,000

$276,845,000

$276,713,000

$287,637,000

$281,487,000

$1,481,171,000

$1,122,682,000

$1,105,889,000

Human Services [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]

Note 19 - Business Segments (Details) [Line Items]

Revenues (in Dollars)

300

326

378

Human Services [Member]

Note 19 - Business Segments (Details) [Line Items]

Revenues (in Dollars)

374,245,000

[3]

352,436,000

[3]

355,231,000

[3]

Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | UNITED STATES

Note 19 - Business Segments (Details) [Line Items]

Concentration Risk, Percentage

10.10%

10.50%

10.30%

UNITED STATES

Note 19 - Business Segments (Details) [Line Items]

Revenues (in Dollars)

$1,290,709,000

[4]

$1,112,120,000

[4]

$1,091,778,000

[4]

[1]

The Company purchased Matrix on October 23, 2014. Matrix operations were included beginning in the fourth quarter of 2014.

[2]

The Company purchased Ingeus on May 30, 2014. Ingeus operations were included beginning in the second quarter of 2014.

[3]

Excludes intersegment revenues of approximately $300, $326 and $378 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that have beeneliminated in consolidation.

[4]

Additionally, both segments, on an aggregate basis, derived approximately 10.1%, 10.5% and 10.3% of the Company's consolidated revenue from the State of New Jersey for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note_19_Business_Segments_Deta1

Note 19 - Business Segments (Details) - Financial Information Attributable to the Company's Business Segments (USD $)	3 Months Ended													12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$453,597,000	[1]	$394,218,000		$343,953,000	[2]	$289,403,000		$276,845,000		$276,713,000	$287,637,000	$281,487,000	$1,481,171,000		$1,122,682,000		$1,105,889,000
Depreciation and amortization														29,488,000		14,872,000		15,023,000
Operating income	15,023,000	[1],[3],[4]	1,673,000	[3],[5]	13,524,000	[2],[3]	12,120,000	[3]	6,100,000	[6]	7,976,000	11,453,000	13,105,000	42,340,000		38,634,000		24,201,000
Net interest expense (income)														14,600,000		6,894,000		7,508,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt																525,000
Total assets	1,165,245,000								424,758,000					1,165,245,000		424,758,000		391,737,000
Long-lived asset expenditures														592,472,000		11,172,000		9,522,000
NET Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues														884,287,000		770,246,000		750,658,000
Depreciation and amortization														7,699,000		7,725,000		7,615,000
Operating income														56,804,000		37,994,000		23,494,000
Net interest expense (income)														4,002,000		6,698,000		7,569,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt																260,000
Total assets	279,633,000								247,666,000					279,633,000		247,666,000		216,698,000
Long-lived asset expenditures														12,477,000		5,308,000		6,271,000
Human Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues														374,245,000	[7]	352,436,000	[7]	355,231,000	[7]
Depreciation and amortization														8,268,000	[7]	7,147,000	[7]	7,408,000	[7]
Operating income														-19,597,000	[7]	640,000	[7]	707,000	[7]
Net interest expense (income)														-279,000	[7]	196,000	[7]	-61,000	[7]
Loss on extinguishment of debt																265,000	[7]
Total assets	171,456,000	[7]							140,964,000	[7]				171,456,000	[7]	140,964,000	[7]	145,770,000	[7]
Long-lived asset expenditures														13,451,000	[7]	2,538,000	[7]	2,489,000	[7]
WD Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues														179,308,000
Depreciation and amortization														7,902,000
Operating income														5,990,000
Net interest expense (income)														2,205,000
Total assets	176,134,000													176,134,000
Long-lived asset expenditures														104,572,000
HA Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues														43,331,000
Depreciation and amortization														5,619,000
Operating income														-857,000
Net interest expense (income)														8,672,000
Total assets	506,069,000													506,069,000
Long-lived asset expenditures														459,991,000
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues															[8]		[8]		[8]
Depreciation and amortization															[8]		[8]		[8]
Operating income															[8]		[8]		[8]
Net interest expense (income)															[8]		[8]		[8]
Loss on extinguishment of debt																	[8]
Total assets	31,953,000	[8]							36,128,000	[8]				31,953,000	[8]	36,128,000	[8]	29,269,000	[8]
Long-lived asset expenditures														$1,981,000	[8]	$3,326,000	[8]	$762,000	[8]

[1]	The Company purchased Matrix on October 23, 2014. Matrix operations were included beginning in the fourth quarter of 2014.
[2]	The Company purchased Ingeus on May 30, 2014. Ingeus operations were included beginning in the second quarter of 2014.
[3]	Includes acquisition costs of approximately $1,829, $2,496, $3,686 and $3,827, for the quarters ending March 31, 2014, June 30, 2014, September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
[4]	Includes a gain due to a change in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $16,314.
[5]	Includes approximately $3,294 of compensation expense related to the immediate vesting of certain equity based compensation awards granted in the third quarter of 2014.
[6]	The fourth quarter of 2013 includes a charge of approximately $1,277 for severance and related payments (net of the benefit of forfeiture of stock based compensation) for two executive officers and one key employee.
[7]	Excludes intersegment revenues of approximately $300, $326 and $378 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that have beeneliminated in consolidation.
[8]	Corporate costs have been allocated to the four operating segments.

Note_19_Business_Segments_Deta2

Note 19 - Business Segments (Details) - Revenues, Net Income and Long-lived Assets (USD $)	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	$453,597,000	[1]	$394,218,000	$343,953,000	[2]	$289,403,000	$276,845,000	$276,713,000	$287,637,000	$281,487,000	$1,481,171,000		$1,122,682,000		$1,105,889,000
Long-lived assets	57,148,000						32,709,000				57,148,000		32,709,000		30,380,000
UNITED STATES
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues											1,290,709,000	[3]	1,112,120,000	[3]	1,091,778,000	[3]
Long-lived assets	47,614,000	[3]					32,279,000				47,614,000	[3]	32,279,000		29,692,000	[3]
UNITED KINGDOM
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues											139,065,000
Long-lived assets	7,292,000										7,292,000
Other Foreign [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues											51,397,000		10,562,000	[4]	14,111,000	[4]
Long-lived assets	$2,242,000	[4]					$430,000				$2,242,000	[4]	$430,000		$688,000	[4]

[1]	The Company purchased Matrix on October 23, 2014. Matrix operations were included beginning in the fourth quarter of 2014.
[2]	The Company purchased Ingeus on May 30, 2014. Ingeus operations were included beginning in the second quarter of 2014.
[3]	Additionally, both segments, on an aggregate basis, derived approximately 10.1%, 10.5% and 10.3% of the Company's consolidated revenue from the State of New Jersey for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
[4]	Consists of Canadian operations.

Note_20_Quarterly_Results_Unau2

Note 20 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 20 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Details) [Line Items]
Payments for Postemployment Benefits					$1,277
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent					25.80%	27.00%	38.00%	49.00%
Acquisition Costs, Period Cost	3,827	3,686	2,496	1,829
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense						7,562	3,079	3,873
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Note 20 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Details) [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense						3,537	1,421	1,727
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Amount	16,314
Immediate Vesting of Equity Awards [Member]
Note 20 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Details) [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense		$3,294

Note_20_Quarterly_Results_Unau3

Note 20 - Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Details) - Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended													12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Revenues	$453,597	[1]	$394,218		$343,953	[2]	$289,403		$276,845		$276,713	$287,637	$281,487	$1,481,171	$1,122,682	$1,105,889
Operating income	15,023	[1],[3],[4]	1,673	[3],[5]	13,524	[2],[3]	12,120	[3]	6,100	[6]	7,976	11,453	13,105	42,340	38,634	24,201
Net income	$7,050	[1],[3],[4]	$266	[3],[5]	$6,672	[2],[3]	$6,287	[3]	$3,357	[6],[7]	$3,527	$5,876	$6,678	$20,275	$19,438	$8,482
Earnings per share:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$0.46	[1]	$0.02		$0.47	[2]	$0.45		$0.24		$0.26	$0.44	$0.51	$1.37	$1.44	$0.64
Diluted (in Dollars per share)	$0.45	[1]	$0.02		$0.46	[2]	$0.44		$0.24		$0.25	$0.43	$0.49	$1.35	$1.41	$0.64

[1]	The Company purchased Matrix on October 23, 2014. Matrix operations were included beginning in the fourth quarter of 2014.
[2]	The Company purchased Ingeus on May 30, 2014. Ingeus operations were included beginning in the second quarter of 2014.
[3]	Includes acquisition costs of approximately $1,829, $2,496, $3,686 and $3,827, for the quarters ending March 31, 2014, June 30, 2014, September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
[4]	Includes a gain due to a change in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration of $16,314.
[5]	Includes approximately $3,294 of compensation expense related to the immediate vesting of certain equity based compensation awards granted in the third quarter of 2014.
[6]	The fourth quarter of 2013 includes a charge of approximately $1,277 for severance and related payments (net of the benefit of forfeiture of stock based compensation) for two executive officers and one key employee.
[7]	The tax provision in the fourth quarter of 2013 included a favorable tax adjustment for the tax treatment of certain equity compensation expenses resulting in a quarterly effective income tax rate of 25.8%.

Note_21_Subsequent_Events_Deta

Note 21 - Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 12, 2015	Feb. 05, 2015	Feb. 11, 2015
Note 21 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Convertible Preferred Stock, Pro Rata Share		$65,500	65,500
Rights Offering, Right to Purchase Preferred Stock, Price Per Share		$100	100
Share Price		$39.88
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued		130,884
Registered Rights Offering, Convertible Preferred Stock, Value			65,500
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] \| The Standby Purchasers [Member]
Note 21 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Additional Preferred Shares Purchased By Stand by Purchasers	150,000
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] \| The Standby Purchasers [Member]
Note 21 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Rights Offering, Right to Purchase Preferred Stock, Price Per Share		$100
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued		524,116,000
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Note 21 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage			5.50%
Percentage by Which the Liquidation Preference Will Be Increased			8.50%
Standby Purchase Agreement [Member] \| The Standby Purchasers [Member]
Note 21 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Percentage of Convertible Preferred Stock Owned by Certain Parties After Transaction		94.00%

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual2

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$4,217,921		$3,684,859		$5,834,743
Charged to costs and expenses	2,588,188		2,990,850		2,856,156
Charged to other accounts	4,050,943	[1]	3,467,114	[1]	2,741,315	[1]
Deductions	4,823,389	[2]	5,924,902	[2]	7,747,355	[2]
Balance at end of period	6,033,663		4,217,921		3,684,859
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	813,836		629,137		448,567
Charged to costs and expenses	2,219,300		184,699		180,570
Charged to other accounts	11,808,925	[3]
Balance at end of period	$14,842,061		$813,836		$629,137

[1]	Amounts primarily include the allowance for contractual adjustments related to our non-emergency transportation services operating segment that are recordedas adjustments to non-emergency transportation services revenue as well as certain reclassifications within the "Accounts Receivable" line item of the consolidated balance sheets made to conform with the current period presentation of the allowance for doubtful accounts in this schedule related to our correctional services business.
[2]	Write-offs, net of recoveries
[3]	Includes beginning balances for acquired entities.