Mid Dakota Clinic, an independent physician practice in Bismarck, North Dakota, and Essentia Health, an integrated health care system serving patients in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to enter exclusive discussions exploring a potential affiliation. Mid Dakota Clinic and Essentia share a vision to build more access to high-quality health care in the communities they are privileged to serve, keeping care local whenever possible. Both organizations believe in strengthening and supporting sustainable rural health care.
If discussions lead to an agreement, an affiliation would be anticipated in the fall of 2022. Read more.