GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 6,452
Currency translation and other	(45)
Reallocation of goodwill	0
Goodwill, ending balance	6,407
Americas
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,965
Currency translation and other	(27)
Reallocation of goodwill	(1,938)
Goodwill, ending balance	0
EMEA
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	289
Currency translation and other	(4)
Reallocation of goodwill	(285)
Goodwill, ending balance	0
APAC
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	210
Currency translation and other	(3)
Reallocation of goodwill	(207)
Goodwill, ending balance	0
Medical Products and Therapies
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	0
Currency translation and other	(2)
Reallocation of goodwill	1,195
Goodwill, ending balance	1,193
Healthcare Systems and Technologies
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	3,988
Currency translation and other	(7)
Reallocation of goodwill	0
Goodwill, ending balance	3,981
Pharmaceuticals
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	0
Currency translation and other	(1)
Reallocation of goodwill	542
Goodwill, ending balance	541
Kidney Care
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	0
Currency translation and other	(1)
Reallocation of goodwill	693
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 692

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