Beaumont, Advocate Aurora end merger discussions after controversy

Southfield-based Beaumont Health has ended long-running merger discussions with Illinois-based Advocate Aurora Health that were marked by controversy and opposition from many Beaumont staffers.

Beaumont did not give a reason for the ending of talks, which had been put on hold while Beaumont tried to work out issues with doctors and other staffers.

“While discussions began in late 2019, they were put on hold earlier this year as COVID-19 accelerated across the Midwest,” Beaumont said in a statement.

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