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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Obligation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Fair value beginning balance | $ 186.1 | $ 172.5
Additions | 14.0 |
Changes in fair value | (124.1) | 13.6
Fair value ending balance | 76.0 | 186.1
Contingent Consideration |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Fair value beginning balance | 186.1 | 172.5
Additions | 0.0 |
Changes in fair value | (124.1) | 13.6
Fair value ending balance | 62.0 | 186.1
Other Liability |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Fair value beginning balance | 0.0 | 0.0
Additions | 14.0 |
Changes in fair value | 0.0 | 0.0
Fair value ending balance | $ 14.0 | $ 0.0

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