Jeff Backer

Another major health care merger was announced this week as health partners and Essentia Health revealed plans to join forces.

But what could the deal mean for patients, particularly those in greater Minnesota? MNN's John Anderson speaks with Republican co-chair of the House Health Committee, Jeff Backer, about the potential impact.

I'm

the co-chair of the Health Committee, so I wanted to get your thoughts on not only this merger but other mergers.

I've been in this position, has not changed.

seen a decrease in affordability.

MNN's Shawn Anderson with Republican co-chair of the House Health Committee, Jeff Backer.

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