University of Minnesota announces healthcare partnership with Essentia Health

University of Minnesota, Essentia Health announce partnership, nonprofit

The announcement comes as the U's partnership with Fairview Health is set to expire in 2026.

Essentia, U of M propose new nonprofit aimed at educating workforce

DULUTH — A newly proposed framework for nonprofit health care was announced Friday by Essentia Health and the University of Minnesota that aims to improve patient outcomes and expand access to care in underserved regions throughout the state. The announcement said the new organization would invest "up to $1 billion over several years to realize this vision for Minnesota’s health care future," but did not detail how the money would be spent. "Thi…

Essentia Health and University of Minnesota Looks to Form Non-Profit Health Care Organization

MINNESOTA — Essentia Health and the University of Minnesota are looking to build a more sustainable future together with $1 billion dollars investment over the several years. Both organizations’ leaders have proposed the formation of a new non-profit health care organization, which aims to improve patient outcomes, expand access to health care, and combine both institution’s visions towards a stronger healthcare in Minnesota. The project looks t…

U of M, Essentia Health float proposal for new nonprofit entity, $1 billion investment

The U announced “proposed framework” to form a nonprofit entity with the Duluth-based health system, but the connection to Fairview’s University of Minnesota Medical Center is unclear.

University of Minnesota announces healthcare partnership with Essentia Health

The partners describe a "bold vision to write the next chapter of healthcare" for "all Minnesotans," including improved access to care.

University of Minnesota and Essentia announce new health care alliance

The University of Minnesota and Essentia Health are proposing a new nonprofit for academic medicine in Minnesota. The university currently operates under a collaborative agreement with Fairview Health Services. That agreement ends next year.