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Friday, October 23, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
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HealthPartners and Essentia plan to merge into a 22-hospital system

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The Minnesota-based systems would combine into one organization with more than 100 clinics across Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota, aiming to close by Jan. 1. Minnesota's attorney general is reviewing the deal and taking public comments.

Source: Chief Healthcare Executive

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