AG Ellison announced a new chapter in the negotiations between the University of Minnesota, Fairview, and Essentia Health regarding the future of academic medicine in Minnesota. At Attorney General Ellison’s request, the parties have agreed to engage in renewed discussions convened by a strategic facilitator to chart a path forward for the parties. The process is designed to take a look at all potential solutions.

“Given the current status of the talks, the time pressure, and the importance of the public interest in getting this right, my office is taking a more active role. The parties have tried to find a resolution in the past, and I commend their efforts; these are complicated matters, however. Importantly, the parties recognize the importance of these negotiations to the public interest and they welcome the chance for a fresh start. I am working with the parties to identify a strategic facilitator to aid the parties in finding a resolution and to prioritize the public interest in the parties’ negotiations.” – AG Ellison