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NET OPERATING REVENUES - Net Operating Revenue By Source (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  $ 5,628 $ 5,271 $ 10,996 $ 10,494
Ambulatory Care        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  1,388 1,270 2,708 2,464
Operating Segments | Hospital Operations        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  4,240 4,001 8,288 8,030
Operating Segments | Ambulatory Care        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  1,388 1,270 2,708 2,464
Continuing Operations        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  5,628 5,271 10,996 10,494
Continuing Operations | Operating Segments | Hospital Operations        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  4,240 4,001 8,288 8,030
Continuing Operations | Operating Segments | Hospital Operations | Other revenues        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  572 548 1,146 1,097
Continuing Operations | Operating Segments | Ambulatory Care        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  1,388 1,270 2,708 2,464
Continuing Operations | Acute Care Hospitals and Related Outpatient Facilities | Operating Segments | Hospital Operations | Medicare        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  534 530 1,099 1,078
Continuing Operations | Acute Care Hospitals and Related Outpatient Facilities | Operating Segments | Hospital Operations | Medicaid        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  505 379 861 759
Continuing Operations | Acute Care Hospitals and Related Outpatient Facilities | Operating Segments | Hospital Operations | Managed care        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  2,470 2,423 4,864 4,823
Continuing Operations | Acute Care Hospitals and Related Outpatient Facilities | Operating Segments | Hospital Operations | Uninsured        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  0 0 9 35
Continuing Operations | Acute Care Hospitals and Related Outpatient Facilities | Operating Segments | Hospital Operations | Indemnity and other        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  159 121 309 238
Continuing Operations | Acute Care Hospitals and Related Outpatient Facilities | Operating Segments | Hospital Operations | Total        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Net operating revenues  $ 3,668 $ 3,453 $ 7,142 $ 6,933