Restructuring and Employee Severance Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Facility Exit and Other Costs	$ 128	$ 2
Medline [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Facility Exit and Other Costs	$ 125

Facility exit and other costs primarily consist of lease termination costs, accelerated depreciation, equipment relocation costs, project consulting fees and costs associated with restructuring our delivery of information technology infrastructure services.

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