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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - Completed or Dormant Matters (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 01, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Payment for legal settlement |  |  | $ 34 | $ 1
Settled Litigation | SEC Investigation Litigation |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Settlement, agreed to pay |  | $ 45 |  |
Settled Litigation | Investigation by the State of Texas, State's Medicaid Program |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Payment for legal settlement | $ 10 |  |  |

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