ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2022 |
Jun. 30, 2021 |
Jun. 30, 2022 |
Jun. 30, 2021 |
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Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts | ||||
Estimated costs of caring | $ 155 | $ 187 | $ 298 | $ 375 |
Uninsured patients | ||||
Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts | ||||
Estimated costs of caring | 136 | 158 | 258 | 326 |
Charity care patients | ||||
Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts | ||||
Estimated costs of caring | $ 19 | $ 29 | $ 40 | $ 49 |