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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - New Accounting Standards - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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Hillrom |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Total assets acquired | $ 142

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