Rick Beeson: Fairview, UMP deal jeopardizes health care statewide

Rick Beeson: Fairview, UMP deal jeopardizes health care statewide

As a former chair of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, I am discouraged to see Fairview and M Physicians (UMP) attempting to strike a deal that so clearly weakens long-term health education, research and access in Minnesota. I believe many aspects of this proposed agreement, from the scant details available publicly, will negatively affect Minnesota’s healthcare landscape for years to come. First, their proposed funding model will sl…