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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.