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Gain on remeasurement of previously-held joint venture interest Other Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Loss (income) from discontinued operations Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract] Accounts and other receivables Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Capitalized implementation costs Increase Decrease In Capitalized Implementation Cost Increase decrease in capitalized implementation cost. Upfront incentive consideration Increase Decrease In Upfront Incentive Consideration Increase decrease in upfront incentive consideration. 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