GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 5,275
Impairments	(485)	$ (425)	$ 0
Goodwill, ending balance	4,929	5,275
Operating Segments
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	5,275	5,793
Impairments	(485)	(425)
Currency translation and other	139	(93)
Goodwill, ending balance	4,929	5,275	5,793
Medical Products & Therapies | Operating Segments
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,185	1,241
Impairments	0	0
Currency translation and other	80	(56)
Goodwill, ending balance	1,265	1,185	1,241
Healthcare Systems & Technologies | Operating Segments
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	3,550	3,989
Impairments	(485)	(425)
Currency translation and other	22	(14)
Goodwill, ending balance	3,087	3,550	3,989
Pharmaceuticals | Operating Segments
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	540	563
Impairments	0	0
Currency translation and other	37	(23)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 577	$ 540	$ 563