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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Balances of Assets and Liabilities Unobservable Inputs) (Details) - Significant Unobservable Inputs, Level 3 - Contingent Consideration $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Balance, December 31, 2019 | $ 7
Balance, March 31, 2020 | $ 6

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