Prescription for disaster: NM’s lax oversight puts kids in danger
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At least 44 states have introduced formal protocols or programs to boost oversight and monitoring of psychotropic drug use by children. Not New Mexico. Continue Reading
Psychiatrist over-medicated hundreds of children in his care, search warrant says
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The longtime Albuquerque practitioner is under investigation in connection with the drug overdose deaths of 36 patients. Continue Reading
Fixing Obamacare’s ‘family glitch’ hinges on outcome of midterm elections
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Although the Affordable Care Act is credited with expanding health insurance to about 20 million Americans, a small segment of the population has been left behind. Continue Reading
Politicians hop aboard ‘Medicare-for-all’ train, destination unknown
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After decades in the political wilderness, ‘Medicare-for-all’ and single-payer health care are suddenly popular. Continue Reading
Health care tops economy, guns and immigration as voters’ top issue
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Seven in 10 people in a new survey list health care as ‘very important’ as they make their voting choices. Continue Reading
In McKinley County, NM’s battle against addiction progresses
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One hospital is implementing innovations that have captured the attention of the health-care industry. Continue Reading
Indian Health Service provider vacancies are a ‘never-ending cycle’
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A new report reveals that chronic understaffing at the Indian Health Service denies patients quality care. Continue Reading
As U.S. suicide rates rise, Hispanics show relative immunity
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Support from family and community appear to shield Latinos from rising suicide rates, researchers say. Continue Reading
Immigrants’ health premiums far exceed what plans pay for their care
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Both those living in the United States legally and those without legal status contribute more in premiums than the spend on health care, a study finds. Continue Reading
Medicaid has worked well for New Mexico. A buy-in plan would make it better.
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We should strengthen what already works by opening up Medicaid for every New Mexican. Continue Reading
McCain’s complicated health care legacy: He hated the ACA. He also saved it.
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John McCain’s legacy is seemingly driven less by his interest in health care policy than his disdain for bullies trampling the “little guy.” Continue Reading
UNM pays $800K in settlement, still secretive on other details
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New Mexico Political Report obtained the settlement agreement last week, nearly nine months after the case went to trial. Continue Reading
For addicted women, the year after childbirth is the deadliest
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Sleep deprivation, dramatic hormonal shifts and the day-to-day realities of caring for an infant create enormous stress for all women, but especially for those who are struggling to stay in recovery from drug use. Continue Reading
Once its greatest foes, doctors are embracing single-payer
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Younger doctors are flipping long-held views in their profession. Continue Reading
A push for NM to lead the nation in health care with Medicaid buy-in option
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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján is among those promoting the possibility. Continue Reading