SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Shares Authorized) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2022 shares
2017 Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation
Number of shares authorized	1,400,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Number Of Shares Non Fungible Share Basis	1
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Number Of Shares Fungible Share Basis	1.5
2012 Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation
Number of shares authorized	2,400,000
2012 Stock Plan \| Stock Options
Share-based Compensation
Number of shares authorized	1,680,000
2012 Stock Plan \| Stock and Stock Unit Awards
Share-based Compensation
Number of shares authorized	720,000
2009 Stock Plan
Share-based Compensation
Number of shares authorized	4,400,000
2009 Stock Plan \| Stock Options
Share-based Compensation
Number of shares authorized	3,200,000
2009 Stock Plan \| Stock Awards
Share-based Compensation
Number of shares authorized	1,200,000

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