DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Schedule of Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale - Critical Care - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 0.0	$ 12.1
Stock-based compensation	0.2	16.7
Inventory reserves and write offs	0.0	8.2
Capital expenditures	$ 3.5	$ 16.4

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