Spectrum Health and MMPC Leaders Vote to Move Forward with Integration Process

The Spectrum Health Board of Directors and Michigan Medical, P.C. (mmpc) shareholders have each approved resolutions that would integrate mmpc into the Spectrum Health system. Based on the resolutions, mmpc will become a wholly-owned, non-profit subsidiary of Spectrum Health, with an effective date of August 1, 2009 pending execution of final legal documents. The goal over the next five years is for mmpc to become part of the Spectrum Health Medical Group.

“Spectrum Health and mmpc have partnered to serve patients for many years. This agreement formalizes our relationship and alignment,” said Richard C. Breon, president & CEO, Spectrum Health. “We look forward to mmpc joining the Spectrum Health family and eventually our medical group so that we can more effectively provide accessible, coordinated care to the patients and families of West Michigan.”

Patients of mmpc will experience the same level of consistent, quality care they have come to appreciate and value from mmpc during and after this transition. There will be no interruption of patient care.

“We believe the integration of physicians with Spectrum Health is the right thing to do for the patients of West Michigan,” said Ted Inman, CEO of mmpc. “Our belief in a regional, multispecialty presence along with Spectrum Health’s dedication and commitment, will greatly benefit the communities we serve.”

Specific terms of the agreement are confidential.

Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit health system in West Michigan that offers a full continuum of care through the Spectrum Health Hospital Group, a collection of seven hospitals and more than 140 service sites; the Spectrum Health Medical Group, a multispecialty team of nearly 100 providers; and Priority Health, a health plan with nearly 500,000 members. Spectrum Health’s 14,000 employees, 1,500 medical staff members and 2,000 volunteers are committed to delivering the highest quality care to those in medical need.’ The organization provided $111.1 million in community benefit during its 2008 fiscal year. As a system, Spectrum Health has earned more than 100 awards during the past 10 years.

Michigan Medical, P.C. (mmpc) is the largest physician owned, multi-specialty group in West Michigan, with a vision to be the best in the country.’ Currently, mmpc has over 300 health care providers serving patients in more than 30 specialties.’ By “putting patients first,” mmpc is committed to offering the highest standard of healthcare for our patients.’ mmpc takes seriously our commitment to quality, safety, and the communities we serve, and we invest significantly in clinical improvement and integration, including the implementation of a state-of-the-art electronic medical record in 2008.” Comprehensive, confidential care, exceptional physicians, and patient satisfaction are hallmarks of mmpc’s success. To learn more about mmpc and the services we provide, please visit the web site, at www.mmpc.com.