Tag: Health policy

New Mexico’s Largest Healthcare Provider is Facing a Half-Billion-Dollar Crisis—and 30,000 Seniors are Paying the Price

Presbyterian Healthcare Services will exit Medicare Advantage coverage for 30,000 New Mexico seniors after reporting a $568.2 million loss in 2025. The move affects roughly half its Medicare Advantage members and signals growing financial strain in the healthcare industry.

Smoking Rates are Falling, Vaping is Rising: Why New Mexico’s Anti-Smoking Victory Comes With a New Public Health Warning

New Mexico has reduced cigarette smoking to its lowest level in years, but rising e-cigarette use reveals a new challenge: nicotine addiction is evolving, not disappearing.

Rabies in Curry County Shows How Easily a Virus Slips Past the Boundaries We Trust

A rabies case in rural New Mexico is more than a health alert — it is a warning against complacency. Even fenced yards, officials say, cannot shield pets from wildlife-borne disease when vaccination gaps persist.

CDC Report Cites New Mexico’s Measles Response—But Cases in Detention Centers Raise Concerns

A CDC report commends New Mexico’s vaccine outreach during a 2025 measles outbreak, but new cases in detention centers reveal lingering vulnerabilities.

Delayed Care, Physician Burnout: Nearly All New Mexico Counties Face Health Care Worker Shortages

A state report shows 32 of New Mexico’s 33 counties face health worker shortages, delaying care and increasing physician burnout.

New Mexico Senate Passes HB4 to Protect Health Coverage Amid Federal Cuts

The New Mexico Senate approves House Bill 4, boosting the Health Care Affordability Fund to shield tens of thousands from losing coverage after federal tax credits and Medicaid cuts.