US EditionU of M, Essentia, Fairview to continue talks with facilitator
- Negotiations among the University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services, and Essentia Health will enter a new phase with the help of a strategic facilitator, as announced by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.
- Fairview declined a merger but agreed to renewed discussions, focusing on creating a $1 billion nonprofit health system investment over five years with the university and Essentia.
- The discussions will be moderated to establish communication guidelines and deadlines, prioritizing public interest in patient care and healthcare quality, according to the Attorney General.
- Attorney General Keith Ellison emphasized the public interest aspect of negotiations, acknowledging the complexity and the need for effective collaboration among the parties involved.
17 Articles
17 Articles
Duluth News Tribune
U of M, Essentia, Fairview to continue talks with facilitator
ST. PAUL — Negotiations among the University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services and Essentia Health will enter a new phase. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office announced on Wednesday it will select a strategic facilitator to explore potential solutions for the future of academic medicine in the state. Last month, Fairview announced it was not interested in a merger with the other two entities after being invited to discuss a plan to crea…
AG Keith Ellison to Name ‘Strategic Facilitator’ in U of M, Fairview Talks
As negotiations on the future of the University of Minnesota’s relationship with Fairview Health Services hit a standstill, the state’s top lawyer is getting involved. On Wednesday, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that he will appoint a “strategic facilitator” to help guide talks between the U of M and Fairview. The pair’s care agreement expires at the end of 2026, and they haven’t yet landed on a mutually agreeable deal to keep it goin…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
