While we are open to a partnership, when it comes to a proposed merger between Fairview, the University, and Essentia — our ...

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

Fairview Health Services told its employees in a Wednesday letter that it does not agree to a proposed merger with the University of Minnesota and Essentia Health as part of a new health care ...

The University of Minnesota and Essentia said in January they were in early discussions to form a nonprofit entity.

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

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

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

But CEO James Hereford expresses openness to a new partnership, while the U of M publicly discloses merger proposal details.

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

Fairview Health Services has declined the proposed $1 billion merger between Essentia Health and University of Minnesota.

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 ...

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