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Segment Information Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) segment Reportable_Segments | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Number of Reportable Segments | Reportable_Segments | 2 |
Number of operating segments | segment | 2 |
Project Costs On Investment And Other Spending | $ 3 | $ 7
naviHealth [Member] |  |
Pre-Tax Gain on Divestiture |  | $ 508
Total Opioid Litigation [Member] |  |
Estimated Litigation Liability | $ 5,630 |

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