OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 6,683	$ 6,683		$ 6,863
In-process research and development	32	32		32
Gross other intangible assets	4,308	4,308		4,337
Less: accumulated amortization	(3,218)	(3,218)		(3,127)
Other intangible assets	1,090	1,090		1,210
Amortization expense		93	$ 94
Asset Impairment Charges		64
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets	537	537		567
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets	2,357	2,357		2,357
Capitalized Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets	1,382	$ 1,382		$ 1,381
Goodwill [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments, Description	$ 180