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Acquisitions, Divestitures and Closures - Closures - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) Item | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) Item
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Impairment charge of long-lived assets sold |  | $ 54
Shorepoint Health Venice | Venice, Florida |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Number of licensed beds | Item | 312 | 312
Impairment charge of long-lived assets sold | $ 25 |
First Hospital Wyoming Valley (Psychiatric) | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Number of licensed beds | Item | 149 | 149
Impairment charge of long-lived assets sold | $ 18 |

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