AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDoctor Shortage Fix: New Mexico expanded its Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, boosting help for doctors and other licensed health workers to up to $300,000 total if they commit to four years in-state. Correctional Health Disruption: Doña Ana County is scrambling after YesCare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising the risk of medical services ending at the detention center within a week. Behavioral Health + Police Response: A family of a man shot by Albuquerque police says officers could have handled a suicidal crisis differently, arguing they should have prioritized help over force. Youth Nicotine Strategy: Lawmakers reviewed New Mexico’s approach to youth nicotine addiction and called for a more streamlined statewide plan to prevent addiction. Wildfire Preparedness: Santa Fe County issued an open-burning prohibition in unincorporated areas due to high fire risk, as wildfire season ramps up. Health System Access: Lovelace and Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico reached a four-year deal to avoid coverage disruption. Community Wellness: The YMCA opened a new Westside Albuquerque facility behind Cottonwood Mall, aiming to bring fitness and programs closer to families.
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