AG Ellison announced today that the new chapter of negotiations on the future of academic and clinical medicine and community health in Minnesota will soon begin between the University of Minnesota, Fairview, and Essentia Health. The parties have agreed to the selection of a strategic facilitator who is charged with guiding conversations among Fairview, Essentia, and the University to address how they can work together on a path forward.

“A successful future for academic and clinical medicine and community health in Minnesota is a critically important component of Minnesota’s public and economic health and the health and prosperity of every Minnesota family and community. I am pleased this new chapter is moving forward with the selection of a strategic facilitator. As it does so, I call on all parties to maximize this opportunity by exercising discretion and honoring the confidentiality of negotiations, and keeping their eye on the future. I pledge that I will do the same.”- AG Ellison