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Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) segment | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement | $ 32 | $ 21 | $ 1,070 | $ 5,694
Project costs on investment and other spending | 6 | 17 | $ 11 | 20
Number of reportable segments | segment |  |  | 2 |
Number of operating segments | segment |  |  | 2 |
Number of operating segments | segment |  |  | 2 |
Number of reportable segments | segment |  |  | 2 |
Project costs on investment and other spending | $ 6 | $ 17 | $ 11 | 20
New York Opioid Stewardship Act [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Estimated Liability for New York Opioid Stewardship Act |  |  | 41 |
Total Opioid Litigation [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement |  |  | $ 1,020 | 5,630
Sterile Surgical Gown Recall [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Inventory Recall Expense |  |  |  | $ 96

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