July 25, 2024
On July 19, the Board of Directors of Rainbow Health announced that it was closing the organization that for years has provided healthcare to Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community.
“Despite our best efforts to navigate the financial challenges that have confronted us, we have reached a point where continuing operations is no longer sustainable,” said a statement posted on its website.
The statement went on to say: “we are actively working with local organizations to continue providing the critical services that our clients depend on. Clients will be informed of alternative care options, and we will facilitate the secure transfer of medical records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.”
The MMA has partnered with Rainbow Health on events and education over the years.
May 8, 2025
The House leadership reached agreement earlier this week on a health and human services (HHS) budget for the upcoming two-year period. However, the bill does not include the MMA’s priority to increase Medical Assistance (MA) payments for outpatient services to 100% of the Medicare level.
May 8, 2025
MMA member and State Sen. Matt Klein, MD, (DFL-Mendota Heights) announced on May 6 that he's running in 2026 for Minnesota's Second Congressional District, a seat being vacated by U.S. Rep Angie Craig, who is running for the U.S. Senate.
May 8, 2025
On May 3, as part of its ongoing efforts to understand trends and changes in the Minnesota physician workforce, the MMA Board of Trustees discussed a recent analysis of workforce data presented by representatives of the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Healthcare Workforce Analysis Group.