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HealthPartners and Essentia propose merger of Minnesota health systems

Original: HealthPartners, Essentia propose merger to create one of Minnesota’s largest health systems

HealthPartners and Essentia Health have proposed a merger that would create one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. The Star Tribune reported the proposal, which would combine two major nonprofit care providers with operations across the state and neighboring regions. Details on timing and regulatory review have not been announced, and reaction from patients, staff, and regulators is still forming as the plan moves forward.

Why now: The proposed combination of two major regional health systems would reshape healthcare access and competition in Minnesota.

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