State opens applications for Rural Health Advisory Committee
SANTA FE — New Mexicans who live in, work in, or serve rural or Tribal communities are invited to apply for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Stakeholder Advisory Committee, a new statewide body that the Health Care Authority is standing up to guide the program’s work.
HCA is seeking members who reflect the diversity of New Mexico’s rural and Tribal communities. This may include patients, family members and caregivers, health care providers, Tribal partners, community-based organizations, local leaders, and others with experience in rural health care. Applicants must live in New Mexico. Vendors and organizations receiving RHT funding or contracts are not eligible to serve on the committee.
“Community input is essential as we move from planning to action,” said Elisa Wrede, Acting Rural Health Director. “People who live in and serve rural communities understand their needs, challenges, and strengths better than anyone. This committee will help us keep those voices at the center of our work.”
New Mexico’s Rural Health Transformation Program is a five-year initiative focused on strengthening rural health care delivery across the state. The program includes five coordinated initiatives addressing access to care, rural health workforce development, community-driven innovation, provider sustainability, and rural health data and analytics.
This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a financial assistance award totaling more than $211 million.
Selected members of the committee will take part in regular meetings and provide input on RHT Program implementation, outreach, community needs, and program progress. The committee will serve in an advisory role and help HCA understand how RHT investments are working in communities across the state.
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee is one part of HCA’s broader effort to keep communities involved throughout the five-year RHT Program. New Mexico’s approved RHT plan calls for ongoing stakeholder engagement as the state carries out its rural health initiatives. The committee will review program progress and milestones, discuss results and data, and share feedback as the program develops.
Applications are open through September 10, 2026.
Application link can be accessed through: hca.nm.gov/rht
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This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $211,484,740.89 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
About the New Mexico Health Care Authority
The New Mexico Health Care Authority connects New Mexicans to the care and support they need to live healthy, full lives. The agency administers Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), cash assistance, child support services, and behavioral health care across the state. HCA also oversees the State Health Benefits program for state employees and manages the Health Care Affordability Fund to help make coverage more affordable for working families. The agency licenses health care facilities, investigates complaints, and ensures providers deliver safe, high-quality care. In addition, HCA supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a variety of home and community-based programs that protect health, safety, and human rights.
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