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<DefinitionAndReference> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessCombinationDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_TransitionPeriodComparativeDataTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Transition Period Comparative Data [Text Block] </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_ChangeInNetInvestmentFromParent"> |
| | <definition> Change In Net Investment From Parent </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_CommitmentsTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Commitments [Text Block] </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_LossOnSaleOfPrepackagedMedicationsBusiness"> |
| | <definition> Loss on sale of prepackaged medications business </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Liabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityPublicFloat"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_EarningsPerShareBasicAndDiluted"> |
| | <definition> Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfNotesPayable"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromContributionsFromAffiliates"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesEmployeeStockPurchasePlans"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_GeographicInformationTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Geographic Information [Text Block] </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockShares"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesAcquisitions"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlan"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_TradingSymbol"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityCentralIndexKey"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfSubsequentEventsTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_MarketableSecuritiesNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_SoftwareAndRelatedServicesRevenue"> |
| | <definition> Total revenue from software and related services. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_InterestExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_TransactionProcessingAndOther"> |
| | <definition> Transaction processing and other </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_SoftwareAndRelatedServicesCosts"> |
| | <definition> Total costs of revenue of software and related services. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashFlowSupplementalDisclosuresTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityRegistrantName"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermCapitalLeaseObligations"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_PrepackagedMedications"> |
| | <definition> Prepackaged medications </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfMarketableSecurities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SharesIssued"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesConversionOfConvertibleSecurities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_StockIssuedAndRepurchaseDuringPeriodShares"> |
| | <definition> Stock Issued and Repurchase During Period, Shares </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Revenues"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_PrepackagedMedicationsCost"> |
| | <definition> Prepackaged medications </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_ReductionOfShareOwnershipTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Reduction Of Share Ownership [Text Block] </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_StockRepurchasesDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Stock Repurchases Disclosure </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_ChangeInNetInvestment"> |
| | <definition> Change in parent's net investment, including $330,000 received from Misys PLC </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_TransactionProcessingAndOtherCost"> |
| | <definition> Transaction processing and other </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CostOfServices"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationOperatingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalTaxEffectFromShareBasedCompensation"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAcquiredFromAcquisition"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_StockIssuedAndRepurchaseDuringPeriodValue"> |
| | <definition> Stock Issued and Repurchase During Period, Value </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesRestrictedStockAwardNetOfForfeitures"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_AmendmentFlag"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_OtherAssetsTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Other Assets [Text Block] </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityFilerCategory"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueConversionOfConvertibleSecurities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_PrepaidExpensesAndOtherCurrentAssets"> |
| | <definition> Prepaid expenses and other current assets </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="mdrx_InterestIncomeAndOtherNet"> |
| | <definition> Interest income and other, net </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgingActivitiesDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsNoncashItemsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesOther"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAdditions"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Assets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentType"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockPlans"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfBuildings"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_MaintenanceCosts"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_MaintenanceRevenue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAdditions"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GrossProfit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNoteTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredRevenueNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInEmployeeRelatedLiabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AssetsCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies2009"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Goodwill"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| </DefinitionAndReference> |