David Herman· Health · 21 sources · Sep 29, 2026StoryHealthPartners, Essentia plan 22-hospital mergerHealthPartners and Essentia boards approved a 22-hospital, 45,000-employee combination set for Jan. 1, 2027, pending regulatory approval, with Walsh as CEO.Health· Sep 29, 2026+18+33ShareJared Kim·Sep 29, 2026Top commentMerging 45,000 employees could lead to duplicated roles being cut even if leaders say otherwise right now.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…