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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Apr. 01, 2024
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross fees, net of assigned costs | $ 200 |  |
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Other income | 50 |  |
Amounts due from solventum | 400 | $ 400 |
Amounts due to solventum | $ 200 | $ 200 |
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff | Health Care Segment |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership interest of outstanding shares ( as a percent) |  |  | 80.10%

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