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University of Minnesota questions Fairview’s secretive $1B medical school deal

A billion-dollar agreement could reshape Minnesota’s medical training—but the university wasn’t invited to the table. Who’s really calling the shots?

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University of Minnesota questions Fairview’s secretive $1B medical school deal

The University of Minnesota has raised concerns over a planned agreement between Fairview Health Services and University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP). The deal, set to commence on January 1, 2027, aims to support physician training and fund the medical school for a decade.

Negotiations for this agreement were conducted between Fairview, UMP, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, with university officials notably excluded from the discussions. The name of the president of the University of Minnesota board involved in these negotiations remains unknown, as it was not provided in available search results. Furthermore, the university's Board of Regents was not part of these discussions.

The University of Minnesota has expressed concerns about this agreement, which is set to significantly impact the medical school's funding and physician training. The university's exclusion from the negotiations has raised questions, and the lack of transparency regarding the board president involved has added to these concerns.

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