Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule Of Changes In Goodwill Schedule Of Changes In Goodwill [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period. Summary of intangible assets and related amortization Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Investments [Abstract] Summary of amortized cost basis and aggregate fair value of available-for-sale securities by investment type Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Summary of amortized cost basis and aggregate fair value of available-for-sale securities by contractual maturities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block] Summary of temporarily impaired available-for-sale investment securities Schedule of Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments [Table Text Block] Summary of trading gains and losses on investments related to participant directed supplemental employee retirement plan Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block] Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Summary of changes in unvested restricted stock awards Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Outstanding at beginning of year Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited and expired Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Outstanding at June 30, 2014 Business Combinations [Abstract] Estimated unrecognized contingent purchase compensation expense Estimated Unrecognized Contingent Purchase Compensation Expense [Abstract] Estimated unrecognized contingent purchase compensation expense. For the remainder of the year ended December 31, 2014 Estimated Unrecognized Contingent Purchase Compensation Expense for Remainder of Fiscal Year Estimated unrecognized contingent purchase compensation expense for remainder of fiscal year. For the year ended December 31, 2015 Estimated unrecognized contingent purchase compensation and other acquisition compensation expense next fiscal year Estimated unrecognized contingent purchase compensation and other acquisition compensation expense next fiscal year For the year ended December 31, 2016 Estimated unrecognized contingent purchase compensation and other acquisition compensation expense year two Estimated unrecognized contingent purchase compensation and other acquisition compensation expense year two Estimated unrecognized contingent purchase compensation expense Estimated Unrecognized Contingent Purchase Compensation Expense Estimated unrecognized contingent purchase compensation expense. Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract] Number of Operating Segments Number of Operating Segments Number of Reportable Segments Number of Reportable Segments Income Statement [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Contingent purchase compensation expense Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Compensation Expense Compensation expense from contingent consideration arrangements in a business combination. Net change in fair value of investments, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract] Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract] Rolling year one Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Rolling year two Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Two Rolling year three Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Three 2017 and thereafter Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Four and Five Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Revenue, Net [Abstract] Net Revenue (Textual) [Abstract] Net Revenue (Textual) [Abstract] Net revenue. Fee for Service Patient Visits Fee for Service Patient Visits Fee for Service Patient Visits Doubtful accounts related to gross fees for fee-for-service patient visits Doubtful Account Percentage Related to Gross Fee-for-Services Revenue Doubtful account percentage related to gross fee-for-services revenue. Outstanding self-pay fee-for-service patient accounts Doubtful Account Percentage Related To Outstanding Self Pay Fee For Service Revenue Doubtful account percentage related to outstanding self pay fee-for-service revenue. Net revenue before provision for uncollectibles Health Care Organization, Revenue Provision for uncollectibles Provision for Doubtful Accounts Net revenue Health Care Organization, Revenue Net of Patient Service Revenue Provisions Cost of services rendered (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) Cost of Services [Abstract] Professional service expenses Professional Service Expenses Physician and provider costs, billing and collection expenses, and other professional and direct expenses. Professional liability costs Malpractice Loss Contingency, Period Cost General and administrative expenses (includes contingent purchase compensation expense) General and Administrative Expense Other income Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Depreciation Depreciation Amortization Amortization of Intangible Assets Interest expense, net Interest Income (Expense), Net Transaction costs Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Earnings before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net earnings Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings attributable to Team Health Holdings, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net earnings per share of Team Health Holdings, Inc. Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract] Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net change in fair value of investments, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Comprehensive earnings Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive earnings attributable to Team Health Holdings, Inc. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule Of Long Term Debt [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Term A Loan Facility [Member] Term Loan Facility [Member] Term A loan facility. Term B Loan Facility [Member] Term B Loan Facility [Member] Term B loan facility. Revolving line of credit [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Incremental Facility [Member] Incremental Facility [Member] Incremental Facility [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Standby letters of credit [Member] Standby Letters of Credit [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Credit facility, Borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Loan facility Maturity date Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Percentage points added to LIBOR Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate LIBOR floor Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum Interest rate for outstanding credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period Unused capacity interest rate Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Long-term Debt Long-term Debt Letters of credit outstanding Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Summary of gains and losses on investments related to participant directed supplemental employee retirement plan Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Trading Securities [Abstract] Net gains and losses recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2014, respectively on trading securities Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Trading Securities Less: Net gains and losses recognized during the period on trading securities sold during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2014, respectively Trading Securities, Realized Gain (Loss) Unrealized gains and losses recognized on trading securities still held at June 30, 2013 and 2014, respectively Trading Securities, Change in Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Schedule of long-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Net Revenue Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Allowance for Uncollectibles Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Summary of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type Categorization [Domain] Investments [Domain] U. S. Treasury securities US Treasury Securities [Member] Municipal bonds Municipal Bonds [Member] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Summary of temporarily impaired available-for-sale investment securities Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract] Impaired Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value Impaired Less Than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss Impaired Over 12 Months, Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value Impaired Over 12 Months, Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss Total, Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value Total, Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] Income Tax Policy Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Professional Liability Insurance [Abstract] Professional liability insurance. Summary of professional liability loss reserves Schedule of Malpractice Insurance [Table Text Block] Summary of estimated losses under self-insured programs Schedule of Estimated Losses under Self-Insured Programs [Table Text Block] Schedule of estimated losses under self-insured programs. Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization and Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Allowance for uncollectibles Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Prepaid contingent purchase liability at December 31, 2013 Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Asset Contingent purchase compensation expense recognized Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Asset Prepaid contingent purchase liability at June 30, 2014 Summary of stock options status under 2009 Stock Plan Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of changes in unvested shares of restricted stock Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Investments (Textual) [Abstract] Investments (Textual) [Abstract] Investments. Maximum loss exposure of nonconsolidated variable interest entity Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount Carrying amount of nonconsolidated variable interest entity Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net Recorded gain on the sale of investments Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss) Supplemental employee retirement plan Trading Securities Professional Liability Insurance Malpractice Loss Contingency Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Revenue Sources, Health Care Organization [Table] Schedule of Revenue Sources, Health Care Organization [Table] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Domain] Products and Services [Domain] Medicare [Member] Medicare [Member] Medicare. Medicaid [Member] Medicaid [Member] Medicaid. Commercial and managed care [Member] Commercial and Managed Care [Member] Commercial and managed care. Self-pay [Member] Self-Pay [Member] Other [Member] Other Revenue [Member] Other revenue. Unbilled [Member] Unbilled Revenues [Member] Health Care Organization Revenue Disclosures [Line Items] Health Care Organization, Receivable and Revenue Disclosures [Line Items] Schedule of net revenue Health Care Organization, Revenue [Abstract] Net fee for service revenue before provision for uncollectibles Health Care Organization, Patient Service Revenue Percentage of net fee-for-service revenue before provision for uncollectibles Percentage of Health Care Organization Patient Service Revenue Percentage of health care organization patient service revenue. Contract revenue before provision for uncollectibles Contract Before Provision For Uncollectibles Contract before provision for uncollectibles. Percentage of contract before provision for uncollectibles Percentage of Contracts Revenue Percentage of contracts revenue. Other Health Care Organization, Other Revenue Percentage, Other Percentage of Health Care Organization Other Revenue Percentage of health care organization other revenue. Net revenue before provision for uncollectibles Percentage of net revenue before provision for uncollectibles Percentage of Net Revenue Before Provision for Uncollectibles Percentage of net revenue before provision for uncollectibles. Provision for uncollectibles Percentage of provision for uncollectibles Percentage of Provision for Uncollectibles Percentage of provision for uncollectibles. Net revenue Percentage of net revenue Percentage Of Health Care Organization Revenue Percentage of health care organization revenue. Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Noncontrolling interest contribution Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest Distributions to noncontrolling interests Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Fair Value Measurements (Textual) [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements (Textual) [Abstract] Fair value measurements. Net unrealized gains Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Fair value of outstanding debt Long-term Debt, Fair Value Carrying value of debt Long-term Debt, Gross Goodwill, gross Goodwill, Gross The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance Goodwill Accumulated impairment loss Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Additions through acquisitions Goodwill, Acquired During Period Ending Balance Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net earnings Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net earnings: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation Amortization Amortization Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Equity based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Deferred income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Loss (gain) on disposal or sale of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Equity in joint venture income Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Prepaids and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Income tax accounts Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable, Net of Income Taxes Receivable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued compensation and physician payable Increase Decrease in Accrued Compensation and Physician Payable The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations related to services received from physicians, other providers and employees, such as accrued compensation and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Contingent purchase liabilities Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Other accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities Professional liability reserves Increase Decrease in Professional Liability Reserves The net change during the reporting period in professional liabilities reserves. Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Sale of property and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Cash paid for acquisitions, net Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Purchases of investments by insurance subsidiary Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Proceeds from investments by insurance subsidiary Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Payments on notes payable Repayments of Notes Payable Proceeds from revolving credit facility Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Payments on revolving credit facility Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Stock issuance costs Payments of Stock Issuance Costs Payments of financing costs Payments of Financing Costs Contributions from noncontrolling interest Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Proceeds from the issuance of common stock under stock purchase plans Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Tax benefit from exercise of stock options Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Interest paid Interest Paid Taxes paid Income Taxes Paid Schedule of long-term debt Debt Instruments [Abstract] Long-term debt Current maturities of long-term debt Long term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, less allowance for uncollectibles of $377,644 and $355,172 in 2013 and 2014, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Receivables under insured programs Insurance Receivable for Malpractice, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Investments of insurance subsidiary Available-for-sale Securities Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Other intangibles, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Receivables under insured programs Insurance Receivable for Malpractice, Noncurrent Other Other Assets, Noncurrent Total Assets Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued compensation and physician payable Accrued Compensation and Physician Payable Accrued compensation and physician payable. Other accrued liabilities Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Income tax payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Current maturities of long-term debt Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, less current maturities Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Shareholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock, ($0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, 70,016 and 70,573 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2014, respectively) Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Team Health Holdings, Inc. shareholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total shareholders' equity including noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Summary of financial information of reportable segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Contracts Contracts [Member] Contracts. Other Other Intangible Assets [Member] Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Summary of intangible assets and related amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Aggregate amortization expense: Amortization [Abstract] For the six months ended June 30, 2014 Estimated amortization expense: Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract] For the remainder of the year ended December 31, 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year For the year ended December 31, 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months For the year ended December 31, 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two For the year ended December 31, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three For the year ended December 31, 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four For the years ended December 31, 2019 and thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Dilutive Securities [Axis] Dilutive Securities [Axis] Dilutive Securities [Axis] Dilutive Securities [Domain] Dilutive Securities [Domain] [Domain] for Dilutive Securities [Axis] Stock options Employee Stock Option [Member] Restricted stock awards Restricted awards [Member] Restricted stock awards are non-vested stock awards that include grants of restricted stock and grants of restricted stock units. Stock purchase plans Stock Purchase Plans [Member] Stock Purchase Plans (Employee and Non-Qualified) Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Basic and diluted earnings per share Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Net earnings attributable to Team Health Holdings, Inc. (numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share) Denominator: Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Weighted average shares outstanding Effect of dilutive securities: Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Shares used for diluted earnings per share Basic net earnings per share of Team Health Holdings, Inc. Diluted net earnings per share of Team Health Holdings, Inc. Securities excluded from diluted earnings per share of Team Health Holdings, Inc. because they were antidilutive: Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Estimated useful life of contract intangibles Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Remaining amortization period Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Net Revenue Net Revenue Disclosure [Text Block] Net revenue disclosure. Long-Term Debt Long-term Debt [Text Block] Basic and diluted earnings per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Carrying Amount in Consolidated Balance Sheet [member] Reported Value Measurement [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair Value Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Money market funds Money Market Funds [Member] Municipal bonds Corporate bonds Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Summary of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract] Investments of insurance subsidiary: Investments of Insurance Subsidiary System Generated [Abstract] Investments of insurance subsidiary system generated. Total investments of insurance subsidiary Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Supplemental employee retirement plan investments: Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan Investments System Generated [Abstract] Supplemental employee retirement plan investments system generated. Mutual funds Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan Investments Fair Value Disclosure Supplemental employee retirement plan investments. Balance, December 31, 2013 Self Insurance Reserve Reserves related to current period Self Insurance Reserve, Current Payments for current period reserves Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid Payments for prior period reserves Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years Balance, June 30, 2014 Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Current Year Acquisitions Current Year Acquisitions [Member] Current Year Acquisitions [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Goodwill, Acquired During Period Tax deductible goodwill, Acquired during period Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Purchase price allocated to other intangible assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Estimated contingent consideration acounted for as compensation expense BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationPotentialCashPaymentAccountedForAsCompensationExpense Amount of potential cash payments accounted for as compensation expense that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Accrued Contingent Purchase Liability Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Contingent purchase compensation expense Estimated Unrecognized and Unpaid Contingent Purchase Compensation Expense Estimated Unrecognized and Unpaid Contingent Purchase Compensation Expense Recognized transaction costs Summary of amortized cost basis and aggregate fair value of available-for-sale securities by investment type Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract] Total Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Gross Unrealized Gains Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Schedule of Malpractice Insurance [Table] Schedule of Malpractice Insurance [Table] Insurance Type and Tier Identifier [Axis] Insurance Type and Tier Identifier [Axis] Type and Tier Identifier [Domain] Type and Tier Identifier [Domain] Estimated IBNR Estimated Incurred But Not Reported Claims and Expenses [Member] Estimated Incurred But Not Reported Claims and Expenses [Member] Specific Case Reserves Specific Case Reserves [Member] Specific Case Reserves [Member] Settled But Not Yet Funded Specific Case Reserves Settled But Not Yet Funded Specific Case Reserves [Member] Settled But Not Yet Funded Specific Case Reserves [Member] Unsettled Specific Case Reserves Unsettled Specific Case Reserves [Member] Unsettled Specific Case Reserves [Member] Malpractice Insurance [Line Items] Malpractice Insurance [Line Items] Estimated losses under self-insured programs Professional Liability Insurance (Textual) [Abstract] Professional Liability Insurance (Textual) [Abstract] Professional liability insurance. Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Amount Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Professional liability reserves, discount rate Professional Liability Insurance Reserves, Discount Rate Professional Liability Insurance Reserves, Discount Rate Accumulated contingent purchase expense liability Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block] Prepaid Contingent Liability Prepaid Contingent Liability [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block] for Prepaid Contingent Liability [Table] Estimated unrecognized contingent purchase compensation expense Schedule of Estimated Unrecognized Contingent Purchase Compensation Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of estimated unrecognized contingent purchase compensation expense. Investments Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Two Thousand Nine Stock Plan [Member] Two Thousand Nine Stock Plan [Member] 2009 stock plan. Shares (in thousands) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding at beginning of year Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Expired or forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Outstanding at end of period Exercisable at end of period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Outstanding at beginning of year Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Expired or forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at end of period Exercisable at end of period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Outstanding at beginning of year Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Outstanding at end of period Exercisable at end of period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Life in Years Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Outstanding at beginning of year Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Outstanding at end of period Exercisable at end of period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and entity information. Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Accumulated contingent purchase expense liability Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Liability [Abstract] Business acquisition contingent consideration liability. Contingent purchase liability at December 31, 2013 Payments Business Combination Contingent Consideration Payments, Net of Prepayments Business Combination Contingent Consideration Payments, Net of Prepayments Contingent purchase and other acquisition compensation expense recognized Increase in Contingent Consideration Liability Related to Contingent Expense Recognized Increase in Contingent Consideration Liability Related to Contingent Expesne Recognized Contingent purchase liability recognized at acquisition date Contingent purchase liability recognized at acquisition date Contingent liability recognized at acquisition Contingent purchase liability at June 30, 2014 Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, beginning balance Net unrealized loss (gain) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments and Tax Tax benefit (expense) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax Total other comprehensive (loss) earnings before reclassifications, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax Net amount reclassified to earnings(1) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, before Tax Tax expense(2) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax Total amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of tax(3) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax Total other comprehensive (loss) earnings Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, ending balance Summary of professional liability loss reserves Malpractice Loss Contingency Accrual Discounted Noncurrent [Abstract] Malpractice loss contingency accrual discounted noncurrent. Estimated losses under commercial insurance programs Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Professional liability loss reserves Malpractice Loss Contingency, Accrual, Discounted Less estimated payable within one year Malpractice Loss Contingency, Accrual, Discounted, Current Professional liability loss reserves, Noncurrent Malpractice Loss Contingency, Accrual, Discounted, Noncurrent Schedule of net revenue Schedule of Revenue Sources, Health Care Organization [Table Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Share-based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Acquisitions and Contingent Purchase Obligations Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Healthcare Services Healthcare Services [Member] Healthcare services. Other Services Other Services [Member] Other services General Corporate Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Summary of financial information of reportable segment Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract] Net Revenue: Operating Earnings: Operating Income (Loss) Provision for income taxes Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table] Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Scenario, Actual [Member] Scenario, Actual [Member] Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Investment Secondary Categorization [Axis] Investment Secondary Categorization [Axis] Investments by Secondary Categorization [Domain] Investments by Secondary Categorization [Domain] Due in less than one year [Member] Due in less than one year [Member] Due in less than one year [Member] Due after one year through five years [Member] Due after one year through five years [Member] Due after one year through five years [Member] Due after five year through ten years [Member] Due after five year through ten years [Member] Due after five year through ten years [Member] Due after ten years [Member] Due after ten years [Member] Due after ten years [Member] Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] Summary of amortized cost basis and aggregate fair value of available-for-sale securities by contractual maturities Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract] Due in less than one year, Cost Basis Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis Due after one year through five years, Cost Basis Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis Due after five years through ten years, Cost Basis Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis Due after ten years, Cost Basis Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis Due in less than one year, Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value Due after one year through five years, Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value Due after five years through ten years, Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value Due after ten years, Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value Fair Value Consolidation, Policy Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Employee stock purchase plan. Nonqualified Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Nonqualified Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Nonqualified stock purchase plan. Total number of shares of common stock that may be issued Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Number of shares available for grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Share-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Options granted in period Stock option expense Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense Unrecognized compensation expense, options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Risk free interest rate assumption Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected volatility rate assumption Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected term assumption Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Weighted average grant date fair value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Restricted stock awards granted Award Vesting Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Restricted stock expense Restricted Stock or Unit Expense Unrecognized compensation expense, restricted stock Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options Discount on shares purchased Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date Contributions to the stock purchase plan Contributions To Stock Purchase Plan Contributions to the stock purchase plan. Shares issued during period under stock purchase plans Shares issued during period under stock purchase plans Shares issued during period under stock purchase plans Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]