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Supplemental Disclosures to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Supplemental Operating and Financing Cash Flow Items) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Operating: |  |  |
Contingent consideration payments for prior year acquisitions | $ (41) | $ (38) | $ (49)
Receipt of contingent consideration for dispositions | 1 | 0 | 19
Acquisition/disposition related net charges for adjustments | 29 | 49 | 57
Adjustments and payments related to contingent consideration | (11) | 11 | 27
Financing: |  |  |
Contingent consideration for prior year acquisitions | (135) | (32) | (28)
Deferred consideration related to prior year acquisitions | (67) | (126) | (89)
Payments of deferred and contingent consideration for acquisitions | (202) | (158) | (117)
Receipts of contingent consideration for dispositions | $ 2 | $ 3 | $ 71

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