EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

	Year Ended December 31,
Amounts in millions, except per share data	2023		2022		2021
Net earnings attributable to BMS	$	8,025	$	6,327	$	6,994
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic	2,069		2,130		2,221
Incremental shares attributable to share-based compensation plans	9		16		24
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted	2,078		2,146		2,245
Earnings per common share
Basic	$	3.88	$	2.97	$	3.15
Diluted	3.86		2.95		3.12