Beaumont Health, based in Southfield, Michigan, and Summa Health, a not-for-profit organization with four hospitals based in Akron, Ohio, have signed a letter of intent to develop a strategic partnership. As part of the partnership, Beaumont Health would continue its focus on regional expansion and allow for greater investment in local care and expansion of programs and services, while allowing Summa Health’s insurance product, SummaCare, to expand into new markets. If the partnership is finalized, Summa Health would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Beaumont Health.