GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance			$ 6,514
Impairment	$ (430)	$ 0	(430)	$ 0
Currency translation			(83)
Goodwill, ending balance	6,001		6,001
Medical Products and Therapies
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance			1,241
Impairment			0
Currency translation			(37)
Goodwill, ending balance	1,204		1,204
Healthcare Systems and Technologies
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance			3,989
Impairment			0
Currency translation			(8)
Goodwill, ending balance	3,981		3,981
Pharmaceuticals
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance			563
Impairment			0
Currency translation			(16)
Goodwill, ending balance	547		547
Kidney Care
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance			721
Impairment	(430)		(430)
Currency translation			(22)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 269		$ 269