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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill at beginning of period, net of accumulated impairment losses $ 10,691  
Goodwill at end of period, net of accumulated impairment losses 10,935 $ 10,799
Hospital Operations:    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill at beginning of period, net of accumulated impairment losses 2,697 3,119
Goodwill acquired during the year, net of purchase price allocation adjustments 0 31
Goodwill related to assets held for sale and disposed or deconsolidated facilities 0 (281)
Goodwill at end of period, net of accumulated impairment losses 2,697 2,869
Ambulatory Care:    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill at beginning of period, net of accumulated impairment losses 7,994 7,188
Goodwill acquired during the year, net of purchase price allocation adjustments 244 815
Goodwill related to assets held for sale and disposed or deconsolidated facilities 0 (73)
Goodwill at end of period, net of accumulated impairment losses $ 8,238 $ 7,930