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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, net | $ 35.8 | $ 124.1 | $ (13.6)
Level 3 | Obligations | Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Minimum |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |
Contingent consideration liability measurement input | 0.038 |  |
Level 3 | Obligations | Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Maximum |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |
Contingent consideration liability measurement input | 0.128 |  |
Level 3 | Obligations | Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Weighted Average |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |
Contingent consideration liability measurement input | 0.041 |  |
Level 3 | Obligations | Measurement Input, Probability of Milestone Achievement | Minimum |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |
Contingent consideration liability measurement input | 0 |  |
Level 3 | Obligations | Measurement Input, Probability of Milestone Achievement | Maximum |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |
Contingent consideration liability measurement input | 0.50 |  |
Level 3 | Obligations | Measurement Input, Probability of Milestone Achievement | Weighted Average |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |
Contingent consideration liability measurement input | 0.396 |  |
Previous Acquisitions |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, net | $ 30.9 |  |
Two Previous Acquisitions |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, net |  | $ 123.2 |

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