ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CONTRACT BALANCES - Schedule of Estimated Costs for Charity Care and Self-Pay Patients (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
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| Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts | ||||
| Total estimated costs for uninsured and charity care patients | $ 167 | $ 146 | $ 309 | $ 277 |
| Uninsured patients | ||||
| Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts | ||||
| Total estimated costs for uninsured and charity care patients | 132 | 104 | 240 | 218 |
| Charity care patients | ||||
| Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts | ||||
| Total estimated costs for uninsured and charity care patients | $ 35 | $ 42 | $ 69 | $ 59 |