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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - CARES Act and Other Governmental Grants and Medicare Accelerated Payments - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Summary Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Additional funds received from government by CARES Act | $ 189
Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program |
Summary Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Medicare accelerated payments received | $ 695

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