Minneapolis-based health system said the sum wouldn’t cover debts; the U then developed proposal with Essentia Health.

U President Rebecca Cunningham is continuing to push a concept the Minneapolis-based Fairview health system rejected earlier ...

Leaders from the University of Minnesota and Essentia Health presented a bold, shared healthcare solution for patients and ...

University of Minnesota students called for a "sanctuary campus" after the institution's administrators' stated that they ...

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In the letter, Fairview says they told the University of Minnesota they are open to a partnership between the organizations ...

University of Minnesota and Essentia Health remain committed to their vision of an integrated Minnesota healthcare model, despite Fairview Health's rejection.

The university and Essentia say their plan would not consolidate hospitals or disrupt doctor-patient relationships, noting there are still many discussions to be had.

The U is looking to create a new nonprofit partnership as its longtime affiliation with Fairview approaches its end.