New Mexico's Health Care Crisis: Who's Really to Blame?

A State of Emergency

New Mexico's health care system is in a state of emergency. It's not just about mental health anymore. The entire system is crumbling.

• Doctors are leaving.
• Hospitals are struggling.
• Costs are skyrocketing.

Money Isn't the Problem

The state is not poor. It has money. But it's not using it wisely.

• Medicaid spending is out of control.
• Enrollment numbers are unpredictable.
• Outcomes are not improving.

More money is going into the system, but fewer doctors are willing to participate.

The Cost of Inaction

• The New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool is costing taxpayers over $150 million a year.
• Rural hospitals are at risk of closing.
• Even the largest health care system, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, is feeling the strain.

A Crisis in the Making

This is not a new problem. It's been building for years.

• Warning signs have been ignored.
• Hard reforms have been avoided.
• Now, the system is buckling under the pressure.

Leadership Must Act

The current leadership must take responsibility.

• They cannot blame previous administrations forever.
• They must govern, not just grandstand.

The Path Forward

Competent reform is needed.

• Medicaid needs to be stabilized.
• A true medical licensure compact must be passed.
• Malpractice reform is crucial.
• Behavioral health needs to be rebuilt with accountability.
• Rural hospitals need more than just talking points.

A Call for Accountability

New Mexico needs leaders who are willing to admit that mismanagement, not money, is at the heart of this crisis.

Health care in New Mexico does not need another villain. It needs adults in the room.