University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview

What University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview does

M Health Fairview is a Minnesota-based nonprofit academic health system operating a regional network of hospitals, specialty centers, and outpatient clinics under the parent Fairview Health Services. The flagship is the University of Minnesota Medical Center on the East Bank, ranked #1 in the Twin Cities by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026, complemented by M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, Southdale, Ridges, St. John's, and the 342,000-square-foot Clinics and Surgery Center opened in February 2016. The system serves both general patient populations and underserved communities across Minnesota and is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical School through the M Physicians faculty practice group.

The system's distinctive clinical capabilities include the world's largest Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Auto-Transplant (TP-IAT) program (800+ procedures since 1977, only National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence in the Twin Cities), a 40-year heart transplant program with combined heart-liver capability and TransMedics Organ Care System ("beating heart") technology (one of only five U.S. programs equipped), and a designated GammaTile Center of Excellence for brain tumor radiation therapy. Specialty services span oncology, cardiology, mental health, orthopedics, women's health, pediatrics, Alzheimer's anti-amyloid therapy, and rare disease care. Digital infrastructure is anchored on Epic MyChart (with Amwell and Zoom telehealth, Kyruus Health provider search, and a mobile app), while EMS operates predictive AI-enabled computer-aided dispatch and provides 60,000+ annual responses across Northern and Central Minnesota.

The business model is nonprofit acute and ambulatory care financed through insurance reimbursement, Medicare/Medicaid, and patient payments, supplemented by participation in the federal 340B drug discount program and Community Health Equity/Health Equity programs (HOPE Commission, cultural broker services in 16+ languages, mobile mammography, free colonoscopies, the Coming Home housing initiative with Guild and Hearth Connection). GTM motion is enterprise field sales via integrated hospital/clinic channels and academic medicine referral pathways, with patient acquisition through MyChart scheduling, phone, physician referrals, and community outreach. Customers include general patient populations, complex transplant and chronic disease cases, pediatric patients, and underserved minority and immigrant communities.

Name

University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview

Legal name

Fairview Health Services

Website

https://mhealthfairview.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Short description

M Health Fairview is a Minnesota nonprofit academic health system operating hospitals, clinics, and specialty centers. It serves general and underserved populations via comprehensive care, transplant services, telehealth, and community health equity programs in affiliation with the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Medical Center Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAGAF

Value-Based Primary Care Organizations (Risk-Bearing)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

SECONDARYHLAFAKAN

Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs) & Multi-Specialty Diagnostic Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Diagnostic & Imaging Centers

SECONDARYHLALAAAA

Primary Care & General Medicine Virtual Care

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Telehealth Platforms/Direct-to-Consumer Virtual Care Platforms

Keywords

• Academic medical center services
• Organ transplant services
• Specialty hospital care
• Emergency medical services
• Telehealth healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Integrated health system providing hospital, clinic, and emergency medical services to patients. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursements, Medicare/Medicaid, and patient payments.
2. 340B Drug Discount Program: Federal program allowing hospitals to purchase drugs at discounted rates while billing insurers full price. Minnesota hospitals received over $1.3 billion from the program last year.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

M Health Fairview operates an integrated academic health system delivering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialty healthcare across Minnesota through hospitals, a 342,000-square-foot Clinics and Surgery Center, community clinics, EMS, and digital platforms. Unique tertiary services include the world's largest Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Auto-Transplant program, combined heart-liver transplants, and GammaTile radiation therapy, supported by 3,554 providers and over 34,000 staff.

Product overview

M Health Fairview is a comprehensive health system that operates as a unified portfolio of hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialty centers, telehealth services, and community programs under the Fairview Health Services and University of Minnesota Physicians partnership. The core facilities include M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center (flagship academic medical center ranked #1 in Twin Cities) and M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital (top-ranked pediatric facility), connected to the M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Minneapolis, a 342,000-square-foot outpatient hub housing 37 specialties. Key specialty services include: the world's largest Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Auto-Transplant (TP-IAT) program, GammaTile radiation therapy (Center of Excellence designation), Heart Transplant Program with 40-year history, and comprehensive cancer, heart, mental health, and pediatric services. Digital health offerings include MyChart patient portal, M Health Fairview Patient App (iOS/Android), Video Visits (Amwell and Zoom platforms), and eVisits. Community health equity programs include mobile mammography, free colorectal cancer screenings, culturally competent care with cultural brokers, and the HOPE Commission anti-racism initiative. The system also operates M Health Fairview EMS providing emergency transport across Dakota County and Northern Minnesota regions with over 60,000 annual responses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M Physicians: University of Minnesota Physicians, the faculty practice group for the University of Minnesota Medical School, providing care while teaching future doctors and advancing academic medicine.
• Fairview

Products and services

• M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center Flagship academic medical center and #1-ranked hospital in the Twin Cities providing comprehensive acute care, specialty services, and advanced procedures including organ transplants and complex surgeries for adult and complex cases.
• M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital Twin Cities' top-ranked children's hospital providing specialized pediatric care across multiple specialties including neonatal care, pediatric surgery, and pediatric oncology.
• M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Minneapolis A 342,000-square-foot outpatient facility opened in 2016 housing 37 adult medical specialties, 171 exam rooms, 10 operating rooms, and 6 procedure rooms.
• Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Auto-Transplant (TP-IAT) World's largest TP-IAT program performing over 800 procedures since pioneering the first in 1977; the only National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence in the Twin Cities.
• Heart Transplant Program Established transplant program with 40-year history performing adult and pediatric heart transplants using Organ Care System (beating heart) technology; one of only five U.S. programs equipped with the system and the only Twin Cities hospital offering combined heart-liver transplants.
• GammaTile Therapy FDA-approved radiation therapy for brain tumors using surgically placed biodegradable collagen tiles that deliver targeted radiation.
• M Health Fairview Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provides emergency 911 ambulance service and medical transportation across Dakota County and the Northern region, including Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support, Critical Care transport, MedKab wheelchair transport, and community education, delivering over 60,000 patient responses annually.
• MyChart Patient Portal Epic-powered patient portal for scheduling appointments, viewing medical records, messaging providers, paying bills, and accessing eVisits and on-demand video visits.
• M Health Fairview Patient Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android devices enabling patients to book appointments, access medical records, communicate with providers, and pay bills.
• Video Visits Virtual care appointments via Amwell and Zoom platforms for same-day urgent care and scheduled specialty consultations.
• eVisits Online symptom assessment and care consultations delivered asynchronously through provider messaging.
• Mobile Mammography Services Mobile mammography truck bringing 3D breast cancer screening to underserved communities and clinics without on-site mammography services.
• Cancer Care Comprehensive oncology services including medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, blood and marrow transplant, and cancer rehabilitation at the M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic.
• Heart Care Cardiology and cardiovascular services including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure management, and heart transplant across multiple heart clinic locations.
• Mental Health Services Comprehensive mental health care including psychiatry, psychology, addiction medicine, and behavioral health services across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• The Birthplace Labor and delivery services, maternal-fetal medicine, NICU, and postpartum care at multiple hospital locations.
• Primary Care Family medicine, internal medicine, and preventive care services providing comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages at clinic locations throughout Minnesota.
• M Health Fairview Pediatrics Children's healthcare system bringing together pediatric specialists for acute care, specialty care, and developmental services for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Alzheimer's Disease Anti-Amyloid Therapies FDA-approved anti-amyloid infusion therapies including lecanemab and donanemab for early-stage Alzheimer's disease; among the first in Minnesota to offer these treatments.
• Orthopedics Bone, joint, and muscle care including sports medicine, joint replacement, spine care, and orthopedic surgery.
• Women's Health Obstetrics, gynecology, breast care, and reproductive health services including gynecologic oncology and maternal-fetal medicine.
• Urgent Care Walk-in clinic services for non-emergency medical issues requiring immediate attention, available at multiple Twin Cities locations.
• Emergency Care 24/7 emergency department services at hospital locations for life-threatening injuries and serious medical conditions.
• Lab Services Clinical laboratory testing, blood work, and diagnostic specimen collection at multiple lab locations.
• Pharmacy Services Retail pharmacy services located at clinic and hospital locations, including the pharmacy at the Clinics and Surgery Center.
• Culturally Competent Care Services Healthcare services tailored to diverse populations including translation services, extended hours, cultural broker programs, and partnerships with community organizations.
• Colorectal Cancer Prevention Program Free colonoscopy screenings and health education for underserved adults ages 45-75 who are under- or uninsured.
• Breast Cancer Screening Program 3D mammography screening services with mobile units serving underserved populations; part of HOPE Commission health equity efforts.
• Community Health and Wellbeing Classes Free community education classes including Mental Health and Wellbeing, Psychological First Aid, Health Across the Lifespan, and Self-Care workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% decrease in emergency room visits for Coming Home program participants
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• GT Medical TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 11 March 2026Designated as GammaTile Center of Excellence for radiation therapy. Institution was first to implant GammaTiles in 2020. GammaTile has been adopted by more than 100 leading centers across US.
• GuildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Guild Inc. for the Coming Home program, an intensive program designed to reduce emergency department and hospital visits by helping homeless individuals access social services and find permanent housing.
• Hearth ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Coming Home program - Hearth Connection developed the program model, helps fund services, and provides housing subsidies for homeless individuals transitioning to stable housing.
• Catholic Charities Higher Ground SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides temporary shelter for those working toward permanent housing as part of the Coming Home program addressing homelessness and health outcomes.
• Mexican ConsulatesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for colorectal cancer prevention program - providing free colonoscopies and health education for underserved Latine communities in Minnesota.
• Minnesota Department of HealthsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on community health needs assessments and colorectal cancer prevention program for underserved communities.
• TransMedicscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Organ Care System (beating heart technology) for heart transplant procedures. M Health Fairview is one of only five programs in the US equipped with the system.
• University of Minnesota Medical SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership through University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians). Faculty physicians provide patient care while teaching future doctors and advancing academic medicine.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mayo Clinic: World-renowned academic medical center headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, with a multi-site Minnesota/Upper Midwest footprint. Directly comparable as a destination academic medical system offering quaternary specialty care, organ transplants, and research-driven medicine in the same regional market as M Health Fairview.
• Children's Minnesota: Independent nonprofit pediatric health system with the Twin Cities' other major children's hospital in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Directly comparable as a specialty pediatric hospital competing with M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital for pediatric inpatient and specialty referrals.
• University of Michigan Health (Michigan Medicine): Academic medical center affiliated with the University of Michigan Medical School, including a major adult hospital, children's hospital, and extensive specialty care. Comparable as a flagship Midwestern academic medical center with similar size, scope, and academic-practice structure.
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Northwestern Medicine): Chicago-based academic medical center affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Comparable as a high-acuity academic medical center with quaternary services, research-driven care, and a regional destination brand competing for specialty referrals.
• UW Health (University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics): Academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, located in Madison. Comparable as a Big Ten academic medical center with similar quaternary specialty mix (transplants, oncology, complex surgery) and academic-practice structure.

Regional players

• CentraCare: Central Minnesota-based nonprofit health system operating hospitals and clinics across central and western Minnesota. Comparable as a regional integrated system with overlapping service territory and similar community-hospital operating model.
• North Memorial Health: Nonprofit health system serving the Twin Cities northwest metro with a hospital, clinics, and air and ground EMS. Comparable as a regional competitor in the same Twin Cities market, particularly around EMS and emergency services.
• Hennepin Healthcare: Public safety-net health system in Minneapolis operating Hennepin County Medical Center, a Level I trauma center. Comparable as a Twin Cities academic-affiliated hospital system with a similar mix of complex care, teaching mission, and underserved-population focus.
• HealthPartners (Park Nicollet): Integrated nonprofit health system based in the Twin Cities combining a health plan, primary/specialty care (Park Nicollet), and hospitals. Comparable as a vertically integrated Minnesota competitor with similar payer-provider mix.
• Allina Health: Large nonprofit health system serving the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota with multiple hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. Comparable as a regional integrated delivery network competing with M Health Fairview for inpatient and ambulatory volumes across the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/umnhealth
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HealthEast/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/universityofminnesotahealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/mhealthfairview
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/m-health-fairview-university-of-minnesota-medical-center

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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