About Us
Our Mission
The mission of HANM is to bring together organizations and consumers to influence policy that affects the health of all people living in New Mexico; to develop policy solutions to improve access to health care; to promote leadership and a consumer voice on health issues; and to share tools and resources for advocacy.
Our Story
Founded in 1995, as a coalition to achieve access to health care and fight Medicaid cuts. HANM incorporated in 2000, as a free-standing nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization. Our work has been instrumental in passing the original patient bill of rights in New Mexico and educated the public on their rights under the Patient Protection Act. We played a key role in ensuring that the proceeds from the sale of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Mexico were placed in a foundation and used for the disadvantaged. We have monitored the state’s use of the tobacco settlement funds. Conducting healthcare educational trainings in both English and Spanish, Health Action New Mexico is dedicated to engaging people in health care reform statewide.