AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealth Costs: New Mexico approved an average 19.8% increase in small-group health premiums for 2027, adding pressure for people and businesses already facing rising insurance costs. Medicaid Access: Changes to Medicaid are expected to leave thousands of immigrants in New Mexico without coverage, while a rural hospital tour by gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland highlighted wider concerns about Medicaid and access to care. Stroke Care: San Juan Regional Medical Center has earned primary stroke center certification, bringing specialized care to the Four Corners; the nearest certified hospital had been nearly 200 miles away. Infant Safety: The state is offering free portable cribs to families who complete safe-sleep training. Sudden unexpected infant death is New Mexico’s third-leading cause of infant fatalities, averaging 110 deaths a year from 2020 to 2024. Rural Health: A $96 million Alamo Navajo Health Center is planned for rural Socorro County, bringing a major investment in care to an underserved community.
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