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DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization
On June 18 th , the DOJ issued a legal opinion on the 1999 Omstead Supreme Court decision which recognized institutional isolation of people with disabilities as discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more than 25 years, Omstead has helped people with disabilities fight for the supports they need to live at home and in their communities. This legal opinion argues that states do not have to provide in-home or community based care to people with disabilit
HANM
Jun 241 min read
One in five adults reported that in 2025 they had been denied health coverage
● In their 2025 Affordability Survey, Commonwealth Fund found that one in five adults in the private insurance market reported that they or a family member had been denied health coverage. ● This was either due to claims or prior authorization denials. ● These adults reported as a result: stress and anxiety, delayed care with worse symptoms and outcomes, medical debt, and lack of knowledge of the appeals process. ● Proposed solutions: greater transparency, expansion of appeal
HANM
Jun 221 min read
Why We NEED to Pass Interstate Healthcare Compacts Next Session
Interstate compacts allow for healthcare workers licensed in other states to expedite their licensure in New Mexico. These compacts are a key part of addressing the severe healthcare worker shortage in the state.
Erin Spurgeon
Mar 31 min read
Bills We Support – 2025 Legislative Session
New Mexico is facing a health care crisis. From severe shortages of health care workers to federal policy changes that could undermine affordability and access for thousands of New Mexicans, our state is reckoning with significant policy issues. As such, Health Action New Mexico is supporting legislation that addresses our shortage of healthcare workers, reduces the cost of care, and reaffirms patients' rights to privacy and autonomy. A few bills to watch: Health Care Worke
Erin Spurgeon
Feb 134 min read
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