Write-down of long-lived assets.

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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The amount of an adjustment to a previously reported goodwill impairment charge, which will be recognized in the subsequent reporting period.

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Amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Amount of divestiture of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Goodwill Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 6,901		$ 6,901	$ 8,965
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		$ 1,395	1,395
Adjustment to initial impairment estimate	(5)
Goodwill allocated to QHC in the spin-off		709	709
Write-down of long-lived assets	13	239
Hospital Operations [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	6,900		6,900
Goodwill allocated to QHC in the spin-off		676
Home Care Agency Operations Reporting Unit [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 47		$ 47
Hospital Management Services Reporting Unit [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill allocated to QHC in the spin-off		$ 33