What Children's Minnesota does

Children's Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit independent pediatric health system founded in 1924/1925 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It operates two hospital campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul, nine primary care clinics, six rehabilitation sites, and nine specialty care sites, complemented by three Mother Baby Center partnerships and a regional virtual care platform. The Minneapolis hospital houses Minnesota's only Level I pediatric trauma center in a hospital dedicated solely to children, verified by the American College of Surgeons. The system offers over 60 pediatric specialties, including cancer and blood disorders, cardiovascular, neuroscience, neonatal, mental health, and fetal medicine, and operates 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency departments at both campuses that handle roughly 83,100-85,000 visits per year.

The underlying technology stack combines a distributed care delivery network with patient-facing digital products: a HIPAA-compliant MyChildren's portal and mobile app (iOS and Android), a 24/7 bilingual symptom checker, online pre-registration and bill pay, a price estimator powered by Nthrive CarePricer, and a virtual clinic video platform. Clinical technology investments include a $2.5 million biplane neuroangiography suite (March 2026) and a new 3T MRI scanner at the Minnetonka campus (May 2026). Interpreter services in Hmong, Karen, Somali, and Spanish are provided on-staff 24/7. Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service and contracted rates across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, ambulatory, specialty, rehabilitation, home care, and pharmacy services, with Medicaid covering approximately 48% of hospital admissions in 2023. The organization supplements operating revenue with philanthropy, including a $5 million matching gift from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation through December 2026 and a record $3.7 million raised at the 34th annual Star Gala.

The go-to-market model combines a physician referral network (Physician Access, 866-755-2121) and direct patient acquisition through the clinics and emergency departments, with consumer-facing online self-service tools that drive scheduling and retention. Distribution also includes community-based channels such as mobile vaccine clinics and sensory-friendly clinics in partnership with the Autism Society of Minnesota and Multicultural Autism Action Network. As a nonprofit, Children's Minnesota offers income-based financial assistance (insured patients earning below 350% of federal poverty guidelines receive a 30% discount on the patient portion; uninsured patients below the threshold receive full discounts, with caps at 59% for hospital services and 47% for community clinics). The current executive team is led by first female CEO Emily Chapman (appointed March 2026), with new COO John Harding and incoming CMO Sameer Gupta, MD, MBA. Revenue cycle operations were outsourced to Ensemble Health Partners in December 2025 to reduce financial risk and improve performance.

Name

Children's Minnesota

Legal name

Children's Minnesota

Website

https://childrensmn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Children's Minnesota is a nonprofit independent pediatric health system founded in 1924, operating two hospitals, nine primary care clinics, and nine specialty sites across the Twin Cities, serving over 165,000 children annually with 60+ pediatric specialties and Minnesota's only Level I pediatric trauma center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Healthcare Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Hospitals (Acute Care) (HLAFAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG), Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Practices (HLAFAJAF), Pediatric Urgent Care Centers (HLAFADAF), Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital services
• Pediatric specialty care
• Neonatal intensive care
• Pediatric emergency care
• Children's primary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hospital Services Revenue: Revenue generated from inpatient and outpatient hospital care including acute care, surgery, emergency care, Level I pediatric trauma services, neonatal intensive care, and inpatient mental health services at two hospital campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
2. Clinic and Ambulatory Services Revenue: Revenue from nine primary care clinics, nine specialty care sites, and six rehabilitation sites across the Twin Cities metro area, including outpatient procedures, specialty consultations, and ambulatory surgery.
3. Emergency Department Revenue: Revenue from approximately 83,100 annual emergency department visits at two dedicated pediatric emergency departments in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including Level I and Level IV trauma services.
4. Specialty Care Services Revenue: Revenue from more than 60 pediatric specialty departments including cancer and blood disorders, cardiovascular, neuroscience, neonatology, mental health, and more, including The Children's Heart Clinic and Midwest Fetal Care Center.
5. Home Care and Home Infusion Services: Revenue from home care services and home infusion services delivered to patients in their homes.
6. Virtual Care Revenue: Revenue from telehealth/virtual clinic visits that allow patients to receive care from home via secure video, covered by most insurance plans at the same rate as office visits.
7. Pharmacy Revenue: Revenue from on-site pharmacies at Minneapolis and St. Paul hospitals and retail pharmacy services.
8. Philanthropy and Fundraising: Charitable contributions, event-based fundraising (Star Gala, Golf Benefit), and matching gifts supporting the organization's mental health programs and family-centered care. The 34th annual Star Gala raised a record $3.7 million.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Children's Minnesota is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) pediatric health system that delivers comprehensive medical care to children from birth through young adulthood. It operates two hospital campuses (Minneapolis and St. Paul), nine primary care clinics, nine specialty care sites, and six rehabilitation sites, providing over 60 pediatric specialties ranging from routine well-child care to complex specialty care, emergency and Level I trauma services, neonatal intensive care, mental health, and fetal medicine. The system also offers patient-facing digital tools including the MyChildren's portal, mobile app, virtual care, and a 24/7 symptom checker.

Product overview

Children's Minnesota operates as one of the largest independent pediatric health systems in the United States, offering a comprehensive platform of health care services through two hospitals (Minneapolis and St. Paul), nine primary care clinics, six rehabilitation sites, and nine specialty care sites. The system provides over 60 pediatric medical and surgical specialties ranging from primary care and emergency medicine to highly specialized programs in cancer and blood disorders, cardiovascular care, neonatal services, neuroscience, and mental health. Patient-facing digital products include the MyChildren's patient portal and mobile app for medical record access, online pre-registration and bill pay systems, a 24/7 Symptom Checker tool, and virtual care video visit capabilities. The organization also provides ancillary services including financial assistance programs, price transparency tools, and extensive patient education materials. The health system serves over 165,000 children annually across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services in the Upper Midwest region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Emergency Care Services
• Level I Pediatric Trauma Care Center
• Pediatric Primary Care Clinics
• 60+ Pediatric Specialty Care Services
• Mental Health Program
• Cardiovascular Program and The Children's Heart Clinic
• Neonatal Program
• Neuroscience Program
• Cancer and Blood Disorders Program
• Midwest Fetal Care Center
• Virtual Care / Virtual Clinic
• MyChildren's Patient Portal and Mobile App
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
• Gender Health Services
• The Mother Baby Center
• Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
• Respiratory Care Program with Interactive Robots (Paul and Minnie)
• 3T MRI Outpatient Imaging
• Symptom Checker
• Interpreter Services
• Financial Assistance Program
• Patient and Family Education Materials

Quantifiable outcome

• 174,000+ patients served annually (excluding primary care)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• APi GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2026APi Group served as the presenting sponsor of the 34th Annual Children's Minnesota Star Gala, which raised a record-breaking $3.7 million to support the organization's mental health program.
• TargetminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2026Target was a supporting sponsor of the 34th Annual Children's Minnesota Star Gala that raised $3.7 million for the mental health program.
• Ciresi Conlin LLPminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2026Ciresi Conlin LLP was a supporting sponsor of the 34th Annual Children's Minnesota Star Gala.
• Great ClipsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2026Great Clips was a supporting sponsor of the 34th Annual Children's Minnesota Star Gala.
• UnitedHealth GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2026UnitedHealth Group was a supporting sponsor of the 34th Annual Children's Minnesota Star Gala.
• Federal Court Ruling (Favorable)coreOthers · 6 April 2026Following a favorable federal court ruling that blocked proposed federal rules restricting Medicaid and Medicare support for gender health services, Children's Minnesota resumed gender health services after suspending them due to Trump administration threats of federal funding cuts.
• Ensemble Health PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 December 2025Children's Minnesota selected Ensemble as its strategic revenue cycle management partner to manage the entirety of the health system's revenue cycle operations from patient access and registration through account resolution. The partnership aims to reduce financial risk, improve operational performance, and navigate regulatory change using automation and analytics.
• Washburn Center for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025Children's Minnesota and Washburn Center for Children expanded their partnership to address the increasing issue of emergency department boarding for children experiencing mental health crises. The collaboration includes hiring an acute response therapist to support families promptly and develop safety plans, aiming to reduce hospital stay times and improve care continuity.
• YWCA Minneapolis Midtown StrongminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2025Children's Minnesota mobile clinic participated in YWCA Minneapolis Midtown Strong community event providing free mobile vaccine clinic services.
• Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025Partnership with Autism Society of Minnesota to provide sensory-friendly vaccine clinics for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities, making the vaccination experience more comfortable.
• Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025Partnership with Multicultural Autism Action Network to provide sensory-friendly vaccine clinics, supporting multicultural families and children with autism or sensory sensitivities.
• The Mother Baby Center (Abbott Northwestern)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mother Baby Center at Abbott Northwestern and Children's Minnesota provides collaborative maternal and neonatal care combining Abbott Northwestern's maternal services with Children's Minnesota's pediatric expertise.
• The Mother Baby Center (United Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mother Baby Center at United Hospital and Children's Minnesota provides collaborative maternal and neonatal care at United Hospital's St. Paul campus.
• The Mother Baby Center (Mercy Hospital)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mother Baby Center at Mercy with Children's Minnesota provides collaborative maternal and neonatal care at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
• Ridgeview Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeonatal care collaboration with Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, where Children's Minnesota provides neonatal care unit services.
• Abbott Northwestern – WestHealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's Minnesota pediatric emergency care staff available at Abbott Northwestern – WestHealth emergency department and urgent care in Plymouth during evening hours.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: Top-ranked independent pediatric academic medical center with one of the largest pediatric research bases in the US. Directly comparable to Children's Minnesota as an independent pediatric health system with deep specialty care, research, and a regional referral catchment in the Midwest.
• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: Large independent pediatric health system operating multiple hospital campuses and a broad specialty network in the Southeast. Comparable to Children's Minnesota in multi-site independent pediatric structure, trauma and specialty depth, and a regional referral mission.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP): Pre-eminent independent pediatric hospital and research enterprise. Comparable to Children's Minnesota in operating a standalone pediatric hospital with Level I trauma designation, broad subspecialty depth, and an integrated research/education mission, but at materially larger scale.
• Boston Children's Hospital: One of the largest and most research-intensive independent pediatric health systems in the US. Comparable to Children's Minnesota in its independent nonprofit pediatric focus, broad specialty depth (>60 specialties), and academic/quaternary referral role, but with a much larger national/international catchment.
• Children's Hospital Colorado: Large regional independent pediatric health system serving a multi-state Mountain West catchment. Comparable to Children's Minnesota in operating multiple sites, a Level I pediatric trauma center, deep specialty depth, and a regional quaternary referral role.
• Nationwide Children's Hospital: Major independent pediatric hospital and research campus in Columbus, Ohio. Comparable to Children's Minnesota in operating a Level I pediatric trauma center, broad specialty portfolio, integrated research institute, and outreach clinics across a multi-county catchment.
• Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago: Major independent pediatric academic medical center serving Chicago and the broader Midwest. Comparable to Children's Minnesota as an independent, specialty-rich pediatric system anchored by a single quaternary hospital with an extensive outpatient clinic network.
• Texas Children's Hospital: One of the largest pediatric health systems in the US, part of Baylor College of Medicine. Comparable to Children's Minnesota in operating a flagship standalone children's hospital with Level I trauma, broad subspecialty coverage, and an extensive primary/specialty care network.
• Seattle Children's Hospital: Major independent pediatric academic medical center serving the Pacific Northwest. Comparable to Children's Minnesota in operating a standalone children's hospital, Level I pediatric trauma designation, and a regional referral network across a multi-state catchment.

Direct peers

• M Health Fairview (Masonic Children's Hospital): University of Minnesota-affiliated health system that operates Masonic Children's Hospital within the same Twin Cities market. The most direct local competitor to Children's Minnesota, overlapping on inpatient pediatrics, specialty care, and neonatal services in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/childrensmn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ChildrensMinnesota
• Facebookfacebook.com/childrensminnesota
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/childrens-minnesota
• Instagraminstagram.com/childrensmn

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments1 record

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