HCMC, North Memorial Begin Merger Talks:

Two of the metro area's largest hospital systems are in discussions to form an alliance. Hennepin Healthcare -- which operates HCMC downtown -- has begun talks to join forces with Robbinsdale's North Memorial Health. But what exactly that partnership would look like is unclear. The alliance could be anything from a partnership between the two entities, to a full-blown merger into one organization. Representatives from both hospitals say the talks are preliminary, but the hospital systems need to explore ways to meet the needs of their patients and the… Read More