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EARNINGS PER SHARE
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Data
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Net Earnings Attributable to BMS used for Basic and Diluted EPS Calculation
 
$
1,007

 
$
4,457

 
$
1,565

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic
 
1,645

 
1,671

 
1,667

Incremental shares attributable to share-based compensation plans
 
7

 
9

 
12

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted
 
1,652

 
1,680

 
1,679

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share - basic
 
$
0.61

 
$
2.67

 
$
0.94

Earnings per share - diluted
 
$
0.61

 
$
2.65

 
$
0.93