Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health have signed a letter of intent to explore merging the two organizations in a move that would create Michigan’s largest health system, the entities announced Thursday. The two companies already have worked out many of the details, according to a website created to share the news.
The temporary legal name of the new organization will be “BHSH System.” Beaumont includes independent living and assisted living communities, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, respite care and home health services.
The new system will be led by Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Spectrum Health. The first board chair will be Julie Fream, who is board chairperson at Beaumont Health.
According to a joint press release, no immediate changes will be made to the legacy brands. Those names will remain in their local markets pending adoption of the overall branding plan by the system board.
“Our organizations share complementary strengths in areas such as quality and have similar missions, visions and values,” Beaumont Health president and CEO John Fox said in the release. “We also both have deep relationships in our communities that are built upon providing excellent care and service. Together, we can leverage both of our strengths to further our focus on providing exceptional care for our communities.”
