The New Mexico Health Care Authority has been awarded $211,484,741 in grant funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This funding is part of the Rural Health Transformation Program and aims to enhance rural health care access and delivery throughout New Mexico. The funds will be used to expand services, stabilize critical facilities, support the health care workforce, and advance technology-enabled care models across the state.
Kari Armijo, secretary of the New Mexico Health Care Authority, said, “This $211.5 million federal investment recognizes New Mexico’s bold plan to transform rural health care delivery across all 33 counties.” She emphasized that this funding would strengthen essential hospitals and clinics within communities. Armijo also noted that New Mexico’s award exceeds the national average and expressed readiness to utilize these resources for families in need.
For further details on how the funds will be utilized, visit the Rural Health Transformation Program webpage: https://www.hca.nm.gov/rural-health-transformation-program/
