Think New Mexico
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Think New Mexico is a nonpartisan, results-oriented think tank whose mission is to improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans.
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The numbers don't sugarcoat New Mexico's health care crisis.
December 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The numbers don't sugarcoat New Mexico's health care crisis.
NM will soon find out whether its application for $1 billion in federal funding to expand rural health care access over the next five years will be approved.
However, New Mexico may face a roadblock for approval - It is not a member of several interstate compacts for health-care workers. (1)
However, New Mexico may face a roadblock for approval - It is not a member of several interstate compacts for health-care workers. (1)
December 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
NM will soon find out whether its application for $1 billion in federal funding to expand rural health care access over the next five years will be approved.
However, New Mexico may face a roadblock for approval - It is not a member of several interstate compacts for health-care workers. (1)
However, New Mexico may face a roadblock for approval - It is not a member of several interstate compacts for health-care workers. (1)
#THREAD: "We have doctors leaving our state and we have attorneys moving into our state because of our laws." (1)
Anna Silva / Acting Director of the State General Services Department
Anna Silva / Acting Director of the State General Services Department
November 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
#THREAD: "We have doctors leaving our state and we have attorneys moving into our state because of our laws." (1)
Anna Silva / Acting Director of the State General Services Department
Anna Silva / Acting Director of the State General Services Department
NM’s 1st Judicial District Chief Judge says medical malpractice cases are up “significantly" in the area over the last few years.
This surge shows venue shopping is a problem. Providers should be judged by the communities in which they practice. It's about fairness and justice.
This surge shows venue shopping is a problem. Providers should be judged by the communities in which they practice. It's about fairness and justice.
November 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
NM’s 1st Judicial District Chief Judge says medical malpractice cases are up “significantly" in the area over the last few years.
This surge shows venue shopping is a problem. Providers should be judged by the communities in which they practice. It's about fairness and justice.
This surge shows venue shopping is a problem. Providers should be judged by the communities in which they practice. It's about fairness and justice.
An independent OB/GYN practicing in New Mexico pays an average of $102,089 / yr for their medical malpractice insurance premium. That rate is much higher than neighboring states.
The system needs reform to not only recruit new providers, but to also retain the ones we have left.
The system needs reform to not only recruit new providers, but to also retain the ones we have left.
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
An independent OB/GYN practicing in New Mexico pays an average of $102,089 / yr for their medical malpractice insurance premium. That rate is much higher than neighboring states.
The system needs reform to not only recruit new providers, but to also retain the ones we have left.
The system needs reform to not only recruit new providers, but to also retain the ones we have left.
#NEW: "We see the consequences around us every day. Patients are waiting longer for appointments, driving hours for care or being sent out of state for care. Physicians are choosing to practice in other states with less hostile malpractice laws."
New Mexico has a very real health care crisis. (1)
New Mexico has a very real health care crisis. (1)
November 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
#NEW: "We see the consequences around us every day. Patients are waiting longer for appointments, driving hours for care or being sent out of state for care. Physicians are choosing to practice in other states with less hostile malpractice laws."
New Mexico has a very real health care crisis. (1)
New Mexico has a very real health care crisis. (1)
NM is an outlier compared to other states when it comes to our medical malpractice system. NM has more large claims (above $500,000) per 1,000 physicians than our neighboring states and the national average.
This makes it difficult to recruit and retain health care workers.💔
This makes it difficult to recruit and retain health care workers.💔
November 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
NM is an outlier compared to other states when it comes to our medical malpractice system. NM has more large claims (above $500,000) per 1,000 physicians than our neighboring states and the national average.
This makes it difficult to recruit and retain health care workers.💔
This makes it difficult to recruit and retain health care workers.💔
#THREAD: Just how bad is the health care provider shortage in New Mexico? Some may not think the shortage is that bad, but as Margaret O'Hara writes, NM's health care landscape is ominous if policy reforms are not adopted. (1)
November 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
#THREAD: Just how bad is the health care provider shortage in New Mexico? Some may not think the shortage is that bad, but as Margaret O'Hara writes, NM's health care landscape is ominous if policy reforms are not adopted. (1)
#NEW: “Is the doctor in? For a close friend, the doctor was not. And the friend is dead.” New Mexico State Senator Martin Hickey writes on the immediate need to correct New Mexico's health care environment. Read his full story below. (1)
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
#NEW: “Is the doctor in? For a close friend, the doctor was not. And the friend is dead.” New Mexico State Senator Martin Hickey writes on the immediate need to correct New Mexico's health care environment. Read his full story below. (1)
#THREAD: To learn more about solutions to correct New Mexico's health care provider shortage, and to contact your legislators and ask them to support them, visit thinknewmexico.org. (1)
#nmleg #nmpol
#nmleg #nmpol
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
#THREAD: To learn more about solutions to correct New Mexico's health care provider shortage, and to contact your legislators and ask them to support them, visit thinknewmexico.org. (1)
#nmleg #nmpol
#nmleg #nmpol
Katie Cunningham lays out her experience with the health care provider shortage happening in New Mexico. Like Katie, there are so many other New Mexican patients and families that are ready to see meaningful medical malpractice reform, so that they can access timely and quality health care.
November 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Katie Cunningham lays out her experience with the health care provider shortage happening in New Mexico. Like Katie, there are so many other New Mexican patients and families that are ready to see meaningful medical malpractice reform, so that they can access timely and quality health care.
YOU did it! 🎉 Thanks to your incredible support, Think New Mexico raised a record amount during our 2025 online fundraising campaign. It’s donors like YOU who make our work possible!
October 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
YOU did it! 🎉 Thanks to your incredible support, Think New Mexico raised a record amount during our 2025 online fundraising campaign. It’s donors like YOU who make our work possible!
#NEW: On the last day of our 2025 online fundraising campaign, we have another update for you before the final results!
Propel us to our goal by visiting thinknewmexico.org and clicking on the "Donate Now" tab! It's because of donors like you that help us deliver results!💙
Propel us to our goal by visiting thinknewmexico.org and clicking on the "Donate Now" tab! It's because of donors like you that help us deliver results!💙
October 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
#NEW: On the last day of our 2025 online fundraising campaign, we have another update for you before the final results!
Propel us to our goal by visiting thinknewmexico.org and clicking on the "Donate Now" tab! It's because of donors like you that help us deliver results!💙
Propel us to our goal by visiting thinknewmexico.org and clicking on the "Donate Now" tab! It's because of donors like you that help us deliver results!💙
#NEW: We have some new numbers to share with you!
We're halfway through our online fundraising campaign and we are ecstatic to see your support! Propel us to our goal by visiting www.thinknewmexico.org and clicking on the "Donate Now" tab!💙
We're halfway through our online fundraising campaign and we are ecstatic to see your support! Propel us to our goal by visiting www.thinknewmexico.org and clicking on the "Donate Now" tab!💙
October 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
#NEW: We have some new numbers to share with you!
We're halfway through our online fundraising campaign and we are ecstatic to see your support! Propel us to our goal by visiting www.thinknewmexico.org and clicking on the "Donate Now" tab!💙
We're halfway through our online fundraising campaign and we are ecstatic to see your support! Propel us to our goal by visiting www.thinknewmexico.org and clicking on the "Donate Now" tab!💙
New Mexicans know best.
October 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
New Mexicans know best.
THREAD: "Why would you do that?"
Anna Sass outlines her family's experience when it comes to the lack of access of health care providers in New Mexico. It's time for New Mexico to pass ALL of the compacts for health care workers.
Read the full story below. (1)
Anna Sass outlines her family's experience when it comes to the lack of access of health care providers in New Mexico. It's time for New Mexico to pass ALL of the compacts for health care workers.
Read the full story below. (1)
October 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
THREAD: "Why would you do that?"
Anna Sass outlines her family's experience when it comes to the lack of access of health care providers in New Mexico. It's time for New Mexico to pass ALL of the compacts for health care workers.
Read the full story below. (1)
Anna Sass outlines her family's experience when it comes to the lack of access of health care providers in New Mexico. It's time for New Mexico to pass ALL of the compacts for health care workers.
Read the full story below. (1)
#NEW: A Las Cruces based patient group is looking to help solve New Mexico's worsening health care crisis. Find out more about Patients Primero by the reading the story below. (1)
October 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
#NEW: A Las Cruces based patient group is looking to help solve New Mexico's worsening health care crisis. Find out more about Patients Primero by the reading the story below. (1)
#NEW: A new poll conducted by the Albuquerque Journal shows that a majority of voters are having trouble accessing health care providers.
An interesting trend: It's not just older people having trouble finding a provider. (1)
An interesting trend: It's not just older people having trouble finding a provider. (1)
October 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
#NEW: A new poll conducted by the Albuquerque Journal shows that a majority of voters are having trouble accessing health care providers.
An interesting trend: It's not just older people having trouble finding a provider. (1)
An interesting trend: It's not just older people having trouble finding a provider. (1)
#NEW: It's official! We are proud to shout out the 45 individuals and organizations who are in support of passing the interstate medical worker compacts. It's time to pass the compacts! (1)
October 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
#NEW: It's official! We are proud to shout out the 45 individuals and organizations who are in support of passing the interstate medical worker compacts. It's time to pass the compacts! (1)
#NEW: Interstate compacts for health care workers deserve to be on the call this special session. However, there's a hold out. Read more below from Joe Monahan. (1)
October 2, 2025 at 5:49 AM
#NEW: Interstate compacts for health care workers deserve to be on the call this special session. However, there's a hold out. Read more below from Joe Monahan. (1)
#THREAD: Passing the interstate compacts for health care workers is a crucial step in insuring that New Mexicans have access to quality health care, including telemedicine. Read what Christina Campos has to say about joining the compacts below.(1)
October 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#THREAD: Passing the interstate compacts for health care workers is a crucial step in insuring that New Mexicans have access to quality health care, including telemedicine. Read what Christina Campos has to say about joining the compacts below.(1)
#THREAD: All three Democratic candidates for governor now support joining the interstate health care worker compacts, along with Gov. Lujan Grisham, House Democrats, House Republicans, and Senate Republicans. Hoping the Senate Democrats will join the fun! (1)
September 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
#THREAD: All three Democratic candidates for governor now support joining the interstate health care worker compacts, along with Gov. Lujan Grisham, House Democrats, House Republicans, and Senate Republicans. Hoping the Senate Democrats will join the fun! (1)