NM Health Care Authority announces $76M in federal rural healthcare funds

When fully implemented, the program aims to reduce long wait times, chronic disease risk factors and readmission rates to rural hospitals.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 480

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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The New Mexico Health Care Authority on Wednesday announced it would soon distribute about one-third of the federal funding it recently received through the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to address shortfalls in rural healthcare in the state.

The authority will provide $76.2 million to six “regional hub organizations” that help communities implement rural healthcare projects as part of its Health Horizons program.

When fully implemented, the program aims to reduce long wait …

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