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Divestitures (Details) | Apr. 01, 2024
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Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff | Health Care Segment |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Ownership interest of outstanding shares ( as a percent) | 80.10%

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