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Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Other Intangible Assets[Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Trademarks | $ 10,498 |  | $ 10,498 | $ 10,498 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (13,028) |  | (13,028) | (12,701) |
Intangible assets, gross | 37,859 |  | 37,859 | 41,753 |
Intangible assets, net | 24,831 |  | $ 24,831 | $ 29,052 |
Weighted Average Life (years) |  |  | 13 years 10 months 24 days | 15 years 3 months 18 days |
Loss on assets held for sale |  |  | $ 2,533 | $ 0 | $ 0
Amortization of intangible assets |  |  | 1,785 | 2,233 | $ 2,341
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations |  |  |  |  |
Other Intangible Assets[Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Intangible assets, net | 28 |  | 28 |  |
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Omnicare Long-Term Care Business | Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness |  |  |  |  |
Other Intangible Assets[Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss on assets held for sale | 12 | $ 2,500 | 2,500 |  |
Customer contracts/relationships and covenants not to compete |  |  |  |  |
Other Intangible Assets[Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount | 21,206 |  | 21,206 | 25,084 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (10,668) |  | (10,668) | (10,564) |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount | 10,538 |  | $ 10,538 | $ 14,520 |
Weighted Average Life (years) |  |  | 13 years 3 months 18 days | 15 years |
Technology |  |  |  |  |
Other Intangible Assets[Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount | 1,060 |  | $ 1,060 | $ 1,060 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (1,060) |  | (1,060) | (1,060) |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount | 0 |  | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Weighted Average Life (years) |  |  | 0 years | 0 years |
Provider networks |  |  |  |  |
Other Intangible Assets[Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount | 4,203 |  | $ 4,203 | $ 4,203 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (862) |  | (862) | (651) |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount | 3,341 |  | $ 3,341 | $ 3,552 |
Weighted Average Life (years) |  |  | 20 years | 20 years |
Value of Business Acquired |  |  |  |  |
Other Intangible Assets[Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount | 590 |  | $ 590 | $ 590 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (174) |  | (174) | (147) |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount | 416 |  | $ 416 | $ 443 |
Weighted Average Life (years) |  |  | 20 years | 20 years |
Other |  |  |  |  |
Other Intangible Assets[Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount | 302 |  | $ 302 | $ 318 |
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (264) |  | (264) | (279) |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount | $ 38 |  | $ 38 | $ 39 |
Weighted Average Life (years) |  |  | 12 years 4 months 24 days | 8 years 4 months 24 days |

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