State Lawmakers Concerned Over Health Merger

State Lawmakers Concerned Over Health Merger

October 8, 2026 News News -- KRJB-KRJM-KKCQ 0

Minnesota state lawmakers are voicing their concerns over proposed healthcare mergers. There are currently three of them in the review process, including Sutter Health and Alina and R&J News previously reported on HealthPartners and Essentia Health. Rochester Senator Liz Boldon said: 

DFL state lawmakers are warning Minnesotans that their healthcare could take another hit if proposed mergers are allowed to proceed. Senator and Dr. Alice (UH-leese) Mann of Edina said: 

House Leader Zach Stephenson said during the news conference that protecting Minnesotans healthcare will be the number one priority during the next legislative session