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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level3) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 241 | $ 241
Acquisition-related contingent consideration | 59 | 28
Additions (Note 3) | 38 | 0
Payments / Settlements | (46) | (28)
Ending balance | 292 | 241
Current portion | 39 | 34
Non-current portion | $ 253 | $ 207
Fair Value, Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Liability, Gain (Loss), Statement Of Income, Extensible List Not Disclosed Flag | Acquisition-related contingent consideration | Acquisition-related contingent consideration
Accretion for the time value of money |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Acquisition-related contingent consideration | $ 19 | $ 16
Fair Value Adjustments, Changes in Estimates of Other Future Payments |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Acquisition-related contingent consideration | $ 40 | $ 12

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