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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  |  | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Separation costs |  |  | $ 37 |
Indemnification Agreement |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Indemnification liability, net |  |  | 37 |
Contingent liability |  |  | 133 |
Business guarantees retained |  |  | $ 300 |
Kidney Care Manufacturing and Supply Agreement |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Transaction service agreement, period |  | 10 years |  |
Kidney Care Transition Services Agreement |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Transaction service agreement, period |  | 30 months |  |
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Kidney Care |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Purchase price | $ 3,800 |  |  |
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses | 3,710 |  |  |
Pre-tax gain from divestiture of business | 191 |  |  |
Gain from divestiture of business, net of tax | $ 111 |  |  |
Separation costs |  |  |  | $ 88

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