EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended December 31,
Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Data	2019		2018		2017
Net Earnings Attributable to BMS used for Basic and Diluted EPS Calculation	$	3,439	$	4,920	$	1,007
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic	1,705		1,633		1,645
Incremental shares attributable to share-based compensation plans	7		4		7
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted	1,712		1,637		1,652
Earnings per Common Share
Basic	$	2.02	$	3.01	$	0.61
Diluted	2.01		3.01		0.61