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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2025
Hurricane |  |
Disclosure Basis Of Presentation Details [Line Items] |  |
Hurricane Helene costs |  | $ 98
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Kidney Care |  |
Disclosure Basis Of Presentation Details [Line Items] |  |
Agreed purchase price | $ 3,800 |
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses | 3,710 |
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses, net of tax | $ 3,300 |

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