Issue Position: Health Care

Issue Position

We need to ensure that all New Mexicans, regardless of where they live, have access to high-quality and affordable health care. We also need to address the shortage of health care providers and geographic barriers to timely care.

Expand access to high-quality affordable healthcare for all New Mexicans through both technology and increasing health insurance options.

Recruit more doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to New Mexico through mechanisms including medical school scholarships and student loan forgiveness programs.

Use community school models so that more children have access to healthcare and early intervention.

Fund crucial women's health services including domestic violence services, reproductive health care, mammograms, and breast cancer screenings.

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