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.

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

Thursday's prep report includes a basketball nailbiter between East and Denfeld, and Chloe Johnson's 2,000th career point.

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

In a letter to employees, Fairview President and CEO James Hereford said they still want “resolution on sale of the academic ...

Fairview owns the U of M hospitals, supplies patients to university physicians, and it also makes annual payments to the U.

Fairview Health is rejecting a proposal to join forces with the University of Minnesota and Essentia Health to create a new ...

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

Fairview Health Services said Wednesday it is not interested in a merger with the University of Minnesota and Essentia Health.

Fairview Health Services said Wednesday it does not support merging with Duluth’s Essentia Health, a key plank in a University of Minnesota plan to shore up its hospitals and training programs. The U ...