Michigan Health Care Giants Talk Merger

 Spectrum, Beaumont to create a new system?
 
From Spectrum Health President and  CEO Tina Freese Decker:
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For decades, Spectrum Health has been committed to our communities to improve health, inspire hope and save lives. We are proud to help you and our community be healthier. Our team of exceptional physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and other care team members are working together to provide you with exceptional and equitable care.  
 
We recently announced that we are exploring creating a new health system with Beaumont Health. Our commitment to you and our community remains the same. We will continue to provide exceptional quality care locally and to realize our mission. Your care, your care team and your relationship with us does not change.
 
We believe that Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health, a southeast Michigan-based health system, have complementary strengths that will allow us to accelerate our progress in improving quality, equity, accessibility and affordability, as well as expand our research and academic capabilities.
 
Together, this new health system will:
 

• Make high-quality health care more affordable for the communities we serve. Bringing together the strengths of Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health will improve efficiency and deliver affordable, high-quality care and coverage across the state.

• Create a best-in-class health care experience. Creating this new system will allow for development and investment in innovative solutions and digital technologies that improve coverage and care for all Michiganders–making the experience simpler, more personalized, and more convenient.  

• Provide exceptional care for all. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to receive exceptional care. Providing equitable care and service to all patients and health plan members would be at the center of the new system’s work. 

 
What does this mean for you today? 
It is important to note that there will be no change to how you access care. You will continue to receive the same exceptional care you have come to know and expect from Spectrum Health.  
 
I am energized by this opportunity to create a brighter future–one that provides accessible, affordable and equitable health care and coverage for people locally and across our state.
 
Thank you for trusting us with your health. 

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