Healthcare

Lawmakers Introduce Clear Horizons Act ‘To Protect New Mexico Families From Rising Costs’

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Lawmakers have formally introduced the Clear Horizons Act (Senate Bill 18), a plan to provide long-term planning, stability, and accountability from the harmful effects of polluting industries.

As New Mexican families continue to face rising costs associated with the waste and byproducts of polluting industries, leaders in Santa Fe are responding with actionable legislation.

The Clear Horizons Act (Senate Bill 18) responds to the real and growing costs New Mexicans are already paying as extreme weather becomes more frequent and severe. New data presented to legislators Read More

GOP Senators Introduce Bill To End ‘Trial Lawyers’ Chokehold On New Mexico Healthcare’

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Scene from the Roundhouse where Special Sessions are currently underway. Courtesy/Senate GOP

Sen. Craig Brandt is holding legislation that he and Senators Pat Woods, Nicole Tobiassen and Steve Lanier signed. Courtesy photo

Senate Republicans News:

SANTA FE — Four Republican Senators introduced a bill to prohibit obscene “punitive damages” payouts to trial lawyers at the expense of patients and doctors. In 2021, Democrats pushed through damaging increases to the punitive caps on medical malpractice claims, action that has created a crisis in healthcare access for New Mexico families. Read More

Satori Healing Serves People’s Physical And Mental Health

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Dr. Patrick Martin, co-owner of Satori Healing, shows one of the rooms where patients can receive IV infusions. Satori Health, 2610 Trinity #14, offers a wide range of services. For more information, visit https://www.satorihealingnm.com/ or call 505.500.8213. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

While working in the hospital environment, Dr. Patrick Martin began wondering what other options were available to help the community, especially those struggling with mental health.

At times, he cared for challenging Read More

New Mexico House Unanimously Passes Seven Interstate Compact Bills To Expand Access To Healthcare

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed seven bills to expand access to healthcare through participation in interstate compacts, which allow licensed, qualified healthcare providers in other states to serve patients in New Mexico. 
“Compacts are one of the quickest, most effective ways to improve access to healthcare, cut down on long wait times, and improve health outcomes for the people of our state,” said Rep. Liz Thomson (D-Albuquerque), lead sponsor of five of the compact bills passed today. “Not only does participation in compacts attract providers
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Op-Ed: A Deep Dive Into Medical Malpractice

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By Rep. CHRISTINE CHANDLER (D-Los Alamos)
Chair of the House Judiciary Committee 

Healthcare access is top of mind for everyone in New Mexico, rightfully so, as we see more and more doctors leave the state to practice elsewhere. There are many reasons for this exodus. All of these reasons need to be addressed, including (especially) the unbounded litigation environment created by New Mexico’s Medical Malpractice Act.

Bills implementing the medical compacts, expanding the medical school, ramping up recruitment with a generous loan repayment program, increasing residencies, enacting Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Proclaims Feb. 3 Behavioral Health Day

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HCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Behavioral Health Planning Council will host its 21st annual Behavioral Health Day Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Hotel Glorieta in Santa Fe, convening advocates, providers, and policymakers to spotlight the importance of mental health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. 

This year’s theme, “Cultivating a Culture of Healing,” reflects the state’s commitment to expanding culturally responsive behavioral health services. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued a proclamation recognizing New Mexico’s efforts to advance culturally responsive Read More

Shin: Los Alamos Family Eyecare Announces Sponsorship Of Movie ‘Sight’ Feb. 14 At SALA Event Center

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By LISA SHIN
Optometrist
Los Alamos Family Eyecare, PC

Dear Friends:

Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that 2026 marks 29 years of providing eye care to the incredible community of Los Alamos. Stay tuned for a big celebration of 30 years in the near future.

If your child is nearsighted, talk to us about myopia management. Did you know that myopia greatly increases your child’s risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration?

Specialized contact lenses for both daytime or nighttime wear as well as Atropine eye drops can significantly decrease Read More

NMSOP To Host Patient Advocacy Day At Roundhouse

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NMSOP News:

SANTA FE — Patients, survivors, and advocates from across New Mexico will gather at the State Capitol on Friday, January 30, for Patient Advocacy Day, hosted by New Mexico Safety Over Profit (NMSOP).

Patient Advocacy Day will center the voices of New Mexicans who have been directly impacted by the state’s health care workforce shortage, unsafe hospital conditions, and barriers to accountability when preventable harm occurs. Participants will meet with lawmakers to share why NMSOP’s legislative priorities are critical to improving access to care without weakening patient Read More

House Advances 10 Bills To Expand Access To Quality Affordable Healthcare In New Mexico

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Jan. 26, the New Mexico House of Representatives advanced 10 pieces of legislation to improve healthcare access across the state by lowering out-of-pocket costs, expanding access to care, and recruiting and retaining more providers.

The House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed seven bills today that would expand access to healthcare through participation in interstate healthcare compacts, which allow states to expedite licensing for qualified healthcare providers who wish to practice in multiple states.

“By joining interstate compacts, New Mexico can Read More

LAPS Invites Community To Special Presentation This Thursday

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Dr. Ben Springer

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) invites the public to a special presentation featuring Ben Springer, co-author of Optimistic Teaming: Coordination Strategies for Tough Student Situations, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.

Dr. Springer is an award-winning and nationally certified school psychologist. He is also the author of several books and has served in schools as an autism specialist, school psychologist, behavior specialist, and Director of Special Education. In 2017, Dr. Springer together with Dr. Ben Belnap, Read More