Contingencies and Healthcare Regulation (ICD Matter) (Details)	9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Maximum number of days since acute myocardial infarction under Medicare coverage	40 days
Maximum number of months since angioplasty or bypass surgery under Medicare coverage	3 months

Maximum number of months since angioplasty or bypass surgery under Medicare coverage

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