GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 6,514
Currency translation	(84)
Goodwill, ending balance	6,430
Medical Products and Therapies
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,241
Currency translation	(38)
Goodwill, ending balance	1,203
Healthcare Systems and Technologies
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	3,989
Currency translation	(7)
Goodwill, ending balance	3,982
Pharmaceuticals
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	563
Currency translation	(17)
Goodwill, ending balance	546
Kidney Care
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	721
Currency translation	(22)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 699