The University of Minnesota and Essentia Health have come together to propose a solution that benefits all Minnesotans — a new, not-for-profit healthcare entity that could enhance and expand care across Minnesota, improving healthcare quality and access for patients across the state.

A Transformational Healthcare Solution to Benefit All of Minnesota

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For patients

  • Provide compassionate and accessible care across Minnesota, including rural, urban, suburban, and Tribal communities.
  • Improve recruitment of providers to rural communities.
  • Connect patients to specialty healthcare providers close to home.
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For healthcare providers

  • Build a broader platform to support all patients across Minnesota.
  • Foster a vibrant learning environment for medical and health sciences.
  • Uphold Minnesota’s strong historic tradition of clinical research and discovery.
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For healthcare employees

  • Provide facilities, resources, and support for fulfilling careers in patient care.
  • Create a growing, well-managed and culturally-aligned system.
  • Promote innovation and enhance our mission of serving patients and communities.
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For all Minnesotans

  • Bring world-class research that advances treatments and cures for all of Minnesota.
  • Ensure we have a robust, prepared and exceptional future healthcare workforce.
  • Overcome Minnesota’s most complex healthcare challenges.
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For University of Minnesota students

  • Provide an enriching educational environment with connections to world-class faculty, researchers, and providers.
  • Maintain a unique breadth and depth of programs in health sciences and beyond.
  • Develop a statewide network for learning, training and employment in urban, rural and Tribal communities.