House memorial calls for study group to examine health insurance premium drivers House Memorial 52 asks state agencies and stakeholders to convene an interim study of drivers of premiums in New Mexico’s fully insured individual and small-group markets and to recommend policy options to improve affordability and transparency.

A new House Memorial in New Mexico aims to tackle the rising health insurance premiums burdening working families and small employers by creating a focused study group.

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Committee backs bill to preserve hospital funding mechanism that unlocks federal match The committee gave a due pass to Senate Bill 101, which would repeal the scheduled sunset of the Healthcare Delivery and Access Act so hospitals can continue paying into a state program that generates federal matching dollars used for workforce, infrastructure and other services.

New Mexico's Senate Bill 101 aims to secure $1.3 billion in vital federal funding for hospitals, ensuring healthcare stability and rural service viability.

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Committee advances bill to shield certain personal assets of health-care providers from malpractice collection A House committee advanced an amended substitute for HB 195 to protect specified personal assets owned by listed health‑care providers from collection after medical‑malpractice judgments; supporters said it safeguards providers and aids retention while opponents warned it could limit patient remedies.

A New Mexico committee just advanced a bill that could protect healthcare providers' personal assets from malpractice claims, sparking a heated debate on accountability versus protection.

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Committee tables bill to raise and expand rural health-care tax credit amid questions about caps and effectiveness House Bill 142, which would increase rural health-care practitioner tax-credit amounts and expand eligibility to certain underserved urban areas, drew support from health and business groups but questions about caps and effectiveness led the committee to table the bill after a motion to table was adopted.

House Bill 142 aims to revamp rural health-care tax credits, but debate over urban eligibility and effectiveness has led to its tabling—what does this mean for New Mexico's health care future?

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Senate panel backs physician assistant compact; Medicaid official warns on linked federal funds The Senate committee recommended passage of House Bill 10, the Physician Assistant Interstate Compact, after adopting sponsor amendments and discussing malpractice jurisdiction, oversight and compact acceptance. The Medicaid director warned that $211 million in federal rural health transformation funds could be at risk if the state does not pass required compacts.

New Mexico's Senate committee is on the verge of approving a bill that could secure $211 million in federal funds, but concerns about malpractice and access to justice loom large.

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Committee backs loan-repayment program for health professionals, adopts a $25M amendment Committee moved SB 14 (loan repayment for physicians, allied health and nurses) as amended; sponsors said the program would prioritize physicians for multi-year service commitments and allow part-time practice while receiving payments; committee adopted an amendment removing one appropriation and identified $25 million in funding.

New Mexico's committee just backed a game-changing loan-repayment program for health professionals, aiming to attract top talent with $25 million in funding!

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Senate panel advances bond amendment for Gila Regional's cancer equipment amid funding questions The Senate appropriations committee adopted an emergency-clause amendment to Senate Bill 190 to enable bonding for a new linear accelerator at Gila Regional Medical Center, but members pressed sponsors on timing, the $5.7 million price tag and whether long-term bonds are prudent for equipment with a 10-year life.

Senate appropriators are pushing for a crucial upgrade to Gila Regional Medical Center's cancer treatment equipment, but financing questions loom large!

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Committee advances substitute limiting facility fees for certain preventive and telehealth services The committee adopted a substitute for HB 306 that would prohibit hospitals from charging facility fees for a narrow list of preventive services (including vaccinations, some telehealth visits, and care provided in vehicles) and require reporting to quantify facility‑fee use; the committee adopted the substitute and advanced the measure.

A new committee substitute in New Mexico could reshape healthcare costs by limiting facility fees for preventive services, sparking debate between hospitals and insurers.

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House committee advances HAFC substitute to shift premiums toward health affordability programs The House Appropriations and Finance Committee approved a HAFC substitute for HB4 to phase in redirecting the state’s health‑insurance premium surtax from the general fund into the Health Care Affordability Fund, aiming to preserve marketplace subsidies and small‑business assistance; the substitute passed the committee on a recorded 10–7 vote.

New Mexico's House committee has taken a bold step to redirect health-insurance surtax funds, aiming to preserve vital marketplace subsidies for over 84,000 enrollees!

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Committee keeps state vaccine authority in place by removing sunset; supporters stress access The committee moved HB156 to remove a sunset that otherwise would have ended the Department of Health’s authority to promulgate vaccine guidelines used to buy vaccines for state programs; clinicians, pharmacists and school nurses testified in support arguing it preserves access and allows the state to rely on trusted schedules.

A new bill in New Mexico aims to ensure continuous access to vaccines by allowing the Department of Health to operate without federal delays, with strong support from healthcare professionals.

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House approves bipartisan doctor-licensure compact bill on third reading On third reading the House passed Senate Bill 1, described by the sponsor as a negotiated interstate 'doctor compact' to address physician licensure and mobility. Supporters framed it as a negotiated, bipartisan compromise; at least one member said malpractice reform remains important for broader workforce problems.

New Mexico's House has just passed a groundbreaking bipartisan bill aimed at tackling the state's physician shortage through an interstate doctor compact!

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Committee advances GRT-deduction extension for health providers but members push for local 'hold harmless' protections HB338 would extend the gross receipts tax deduction for health-care services to 2031 and expand it to coinsurance payments; while provider groups supported the extension, local-government witnesses warned of multi-million-dollar revenue losses and asked for a hold-harmless provision; the committee issued a due-pass-without-recommendation to allow further negotiations in the Tax committee.

A new bill aims to extend tax deductions for healthcare providers while raising concerns about potential revenue losses for local governments—could this be a win-win or a costly compromise?

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Senate panel backs bonds to replace cancer-treatment machine at Gila Regional Medical Center The Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee voted to recommend SB190, allowing the New Mexico Finance Authority to issue tobacco‑tax‑backed revenue bonds to replace a linear accelerator at Gila Regional Medical Center, with a friendly amendment extending repayment from 20 to 30 years.

New Mexico's Senate Committee just approved a plan to fund a crucial cancer treatment machine without raising taxes, ensuring local patients won't have to travel hours for care!

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Committee advances bill to remove sunset on Health Care Delivery and Access Act Senate committee voted to advance SB101, which would delete the 07/01/2030 sunset in the Health Care Delivery and Access Act; supporters including the health authority secretary and hospital officials said permanence will protect leveraged federal funds and rural hospital services.

New Mexico's Senate committee has just taken a critical step to make healthcare funding permanent, ensuring rural hospitals receive vital resources for the future.

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Committee backs tax credit to reward health‑care preceptors The committee approved a substitute for HB90 to create a $1,000 income tax credit for eligible health‑care preceptors (120 hours of supervision) to encourage clinicians to train students and expand the in‑state pipeline of providers.

New Mexico is stepping up to tackle the preceptor shortage in health care with a new $1,000 tax credit aimed at incentivizing clinicians to train the next generation of providers.

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Committee advances $2M pilot to recruit New Mexico health-care workers House Bill 68, a $2 million pilot to create a targeted "headhunter/concierge" recruitment program for recent New Mexico health‑care graduates, received a due pass after extensive questioning about metrics, rural reach and whether one‑time funds can sustain ongoing staffing needs.

New Mexico is taking a bold step to fill thousands of health-care job openings with a $2 million recruitment pilot program aimed at attracting local graduates and qualified professionals!

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House Judiciary advances package of licensure compacts after brief debate over reproductive and gender-affirming care protections The House Judiciary Committee recommended do-pass on a package of interstate licensure compacts (including physician assistant, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dentistry, EMS, social work and others), highlighting New Mexico-specific language on reinstatement for license actions tied to reproductive and gender-affirming care and fast-track negotiations with compact boards.

New Mexico is on the brink of expanding healthcare access with new licensure compacts, but crucial debates over reproductive care protections could shape the future of medical practice in the state.

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Committee advances bill to dedicate insurance surtax revenue to Health Care Affordability Fund The House Health & Human Services Committee voted 8–2 to give HB4 a due pass, advancing a proposal to direct all revenue from the health-insurance premium surtax to the Health Care Affordability Fund to shore up marketplace premium assistance amid federal changes in HR 1.

New Mexico is on the brink of ensuring affordable health care for thousands as lawmakers push to redirect insurance surtax revenue to the Health Care Affordability Fund.

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We’re glad to announce that we are in network with UnitedHealthcare!

This means we are also in network with all Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in New Mexico.

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Legislature mandates coverage for diabetic treatment and necessary medical supplies Legislation ensures insurance coverage for diabetic foot ulcer treatment and necessary supplies.

New Mexico's House Bill 233 is making waves by proposing essential healthcare coverage for diabetes management, including crucial treatments for diabetic foot ulcers.

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New Mexico Senate Committee advances Surprise Billing Protection Act amendments Senate Committee votes 5-4 to amend healthcare provider reimbursement methods under existing law.

The New Mexico Senate Committee just approved crucial amendments to the Surprise Billing Protection Act, ensuring better healthcare cost protection for families in need!

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Jake Smith critiques HB 131 over health data breach accountability Jake Smith urges Senate committee for oversight on health data transfer accountability issues.

Jake Smith raises alarms about a serious data breach in New Mexico's healthcare system, urging the Senate committee to rethink House Bill 131's accountability measures.

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Health department defines underserved areas for healthcare providers licensing Health department identifies criteria for health care underserved areas and practice sites.

New Mexico's House Bill 218 could revolutionize healthcare access in underserved areas by expanding the roles of various licensed professionals, sparking a crucial debate on quality versus accessibility.

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Legislature examines impact of eliminating cost sharing on healthcare premiums Committee members discuss implications of removing cost sharing for medications during a public hearing.

New Mexico's Senate is diving deep into healthcare affordability, weighing the pros and cons of eliminating cost-sharing and its potential impact on insurance premiums.

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Lawmakers endorse bill to improve recruitment of medical professionals in rural areas Bill enhances recruitment and retention of medical practitioners in underserved rural regions.

New Mexico is on the brink of a healthcare revolution, with a new bill promising incentives to attract crucial medical professionals to underserved rural areas.

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New Mexico committee tables healthcare data collection bill after contentious debate Committee votes 5 to 4 to table healthcare data collection bill despite differing opinions.

The New Mexico Legislature's House Committee has hit pause on a crucial healthcare data bill after a heated debate, raising questions about the future of the state's healthcare system.

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New Mexico legislators discuss physician shortages and accountability for healthcare costs Legislators emphasize the need for accountability in healthcare costs amid physician shortages.

New Mexico legislators are sounding the alarm on healthcare costs and physician shortages, urging immediate action to ensure accountability and access to care.

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Greater Albuquerque Chamber advocates for New Mexico's Senate Bill 105 telehealth provider compact Supporters urge passage of Senate Bill 105 to improve healthcare access in New Mexico.

New Mexico's Senate Bill 105 is set to revolutionize healthcare access by allowing licensed providers from other states to treat residents, addressing critical shortages and enhancing care for the aging population.

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Healthcare debate in New Mexico focuses on balancing physician support and patient safety Lawmakers discuss balancing physician protections with patient safety concerns in New Mexico healthcare.

New Mexico lawmakers are caught in a heated debate over a bill that could reshape healthcare, raising questions about how to support physicians while ensuring patient safety.

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New Mexico legislators address healthcare provider shortages and malpractice concerns Legislators discuss strategies to recruit providers amid rising malpractice insurance costs.

New Mexico lawmakers are confronting a healthcare crisis, questioning corporate ownership's impact on patient care and the urgent need for reform to retain providers.

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