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The New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force and others advocate for the passing of both bills to support the physical and social health of mothers and infants in our state. Continue Reading
Pending legislation would allow those suffering from incurable diseases in New Mexico to choose the time and place of their demise. Here’s the story of my friend Pat’s decision to end her life in California. Continue Reading
Mary Jo Oxford’s experience is not unique for emergency patients who receive a surprise bill from a company or a specialty provider not under the umbrella of their insurance network. Continue Reading
But Republicans have raised concerns about whether the measure would provide enough safeguards for patients. Continue Reading
Medical marijuana patients will be able to possess more cannabis and producers will eventually be able to grow more if the bill becomes law. Continue Reading
A report reveals the troubled network of largely unregulated private residences in the Las Vegas area and elsewhere that serve as boarding homes for people with mental illness. Continue Reading
Potential changes at the federal level threaten to disrupt the financial ability of many New Mexicans to pay for health care. Providing stability at the state level can help. Continue Reading
Medicaid has allowed me to focus on my recovery instead of the stress of paying enormous medical bills. Having health coverage has given me the peace of mind during a challenging year. Continue Reading
The bill would also increase the amounts of marijuana patients could possess and producers could grow. Continue Reading
If Trump keeps this up, there won’t be any incentive to follow our immigration laws. Continue Reading
The bill would allow medical professionals to aid in an adult’s death by prescribing lethal drugs, provided that the patient meets certain criteria. Continue Reading
The U.S. has long depended on foreign-born physicians to shore up its ranks and work in rural and blighted urban areas. Now Trump’s ban makes coming to America a risk. Continue Reading
We are going into the fifth year of this mental health and substance abuse services crisis, and still there is no interest from the governor’s office to solve it. Continue Reading
By June 30 Medicaid is expected to cover about 44 percent of the state’s population, or 922,000 residents, including 388,000 children. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez’s misguided decision to expand Medicaid could push New Mexico toward insolvency. Continue Reading