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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions			3 Months Ended
	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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