Sparrow Health merges with U-M Health, becoming $7B system
The Lansing-based Sparrow Health System has merged with the University of Michigan Health to become one of the state's largest health care systems.
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The Lansing-based Sparrow Health System has merged with the University of Michigan Health to become one of the state's largest health care systems.
University of Michigan Health and Sparrow Health System have officially merged, becoming a $7 billion organization.
U-M Health and Sparrow Health System have officially joined together, effective April 1.
The merger of the two health systems is the second big healthcare consolidation in the state in recent years. And it's raising fears that costs for patients could increase — though the hospital executives say that won't happen.
Sparrow Health System officially joined UM Health Saturday after receiving regulatory approval to partner.