outside OPPORTUNITIES

As of October 1, 2026, some lawfully present immigrants who are currently enrolled in Medicaid will no longer be eligible for federal Medicaid coverage. Immigrants who are enrolled in full-benefit Medicaid as of September 30, 2026, will be able to continue their coverage through a program funded by the state and offered through BeWell, New Mexico’s Health Insurance Marketplace. This coverage begins October 1, 2026. Members who have partial Medicaid benefits like Family Planning services, Medicare Savings Program (MSP) or Medicare will continue to receive those services. Providers will be reimbursed by the Health Care Authority (HCA) using state funding.

Visit www.hca.nm.gov/medicaidchanges to learn more about the Medicaid changes.
Download English and Spanish flyers about the changes for immigrants in the Medicaid
Provider Toolkit located at www.keepyourbenefitsNM.com. If you have more questions, call HCA at 1-800-283-4465. For more information click here to download the provider memo.

The New Mexico Health Care Authority is trying to reach in-state and out-of-state providers who are NOT enrolled with Medicaid, but who refer or order services, or prescribe medications.

The New Mexico Medicaid program is required by federal law to implement a policy requiring all ordering, referring, and prescribing providers to be individually enrolled with Medicaid. This requirement is effective for dates of service on or after July 1, 2026.

Beginning July 1, 2026, claims submitted for services ordered, referred, or prescribed by a provider who is not enrolled in Medicaid will be denied. This requirement applies to all individual clinicians who render services to Medicaid members, including those practicing within group practices, hospital systems, facilities, behavioral health agencies, Indian Health Services, and other organizational providers.

This policy aligns with federal program integrity requirements and ensures accurate provider records, screening compliance, and appropriate reimbursement. Enrollment enables Medicaid to verify credentials, maintain up-to-date provider information, and ensure that payments are made only for services delivered by qualified, enrolled practitioners.

How You Can Help

If you know that your claims are referred or ordered from an unenrolled provider, please help them by directing that provider to the HCA ORP web page which has directions on how to enroll as a Medicaid provider.

The 2026 Wylder Lecture Series combines lectures, case presentations, and informal question-and-answer interaction with guest lecturers and peers in a one-day conference. To access the agenda, speaker information, and other conference information, including registration click here:

Accreditation Information

Target Audience

Pediatric healthcare professionals including general pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, residents/fellows, nurses, and physician assistants, as well as family/caregivers. 

Educational Objectives

The following are learning objectives of this activity:

1) Evaluate pediatric patients to determine when psychopharmacology is the appropriate treatment plan. 

2) Recognize presenting symptoms of conditions requiring sub-specialty care for early detection and treatment. 

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the New Mexico Chapter of the AAP.  The American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credits

The AAP designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 8.0 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

PAs may claim a maximum of 8.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM  from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Join in for GAMA Family Day: Night at the Museum on Saturday, October 24, from 5:30–9:30 p.m.

The entire New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science has been reserved for the evening, giving physicians and their families private, after-hours access to the newly renovated museum, exhibits, and interactive experiences, along with complimentary food and beverages. The event is completely free for physicians and their families, including food and beverages. While GAMA is hosting the event, one of their goals is to bring together the broader physician community across specialties, practices, and organizations. They want this to be an opportunity for physicians and their families to meet one another, strengthen connections across our medical community, and simply have some fun together outside of the clinical setting.

Please register to attend here.

UNM medical students are conducting a research study to better understand how rural outpatient healthcare providers in New Mexico diagnose and manage dermatologic conditions. They are inviting physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and residents who provide outpatient care outside the Albuquerque metropolitan area to participate in a brief anonymous survey.

The survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete and includes questions regarding:

• Experiences diagnosing and managing common dermatologic conditions
• Confidence in providing dermatologic care
• Access to dermatology-related resources
• Barriers to referral and specialty care
• Educational needs and interests
• Awareness of dermatology educational resources

Participation is completely voluntary. There is no compensation for participating, and the survey does not collect your name or other direct identifiers. Before beginning the survey, you will be presented with an informed consent page describing the study, including the purpose, procedures, potential risks, and your rights as a participant. You may choose whether or not to participate.

If you are interested in participating please click here.

The Robert Graham Center, in partnership with the Physicians Foundation, is recruiting Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to participate in a study examining best practices for screening and follow-up on social determinants of health (SDOH) in primary care.

Participating practices will be asked to identify three staff members (e.g., a physician, nurse, and UDS/reporting lead) for one-hour interviews. Each participant will receive a $125 e-gift card, and the practice will receive a $1,000 e-gift card to support coordination.

Email info@nmafp.org to get started.

ChileChat is a new, dedicated space designed to help primary & behavioral healthcare providers, frontline workers, and public health professionals:

• Connect and collaborate across New Mexico
• Share experiences, best practices, guidelines, and protocols
• Access timely, reliable information in one place
• Strengthen coordination for everyday work and public health emergencies

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
New Mexico–based verified providers, including:

• Primary care providers
• Behavioral health providers
• Nurses and other frontline health workers
• CHWs, CPSWs, and CHRs
• Rural providers and clinic administrators
• Providers involved in Medicaid billing, referrals, or care coordination
  

PILOT ACTIVITIES
Participants will engage in a combination of guided usability testing, user experience interviews, and real-world exploration of the platform. Activities may include:

• Creating and updating a user profile
• Joining one or more relevant subcommunities
• Searching for a discussion topic or resource
• Engaging in forum discussions
• Pinning topics of importance
• Navigating links to NMDOH content

TIMELINE & COMMITMENT
Testing is fully remote and completed on your own computer. Phase 1 and Phase 2 each include data collection activities such as:

• 45–60 minutes for a remote, moderated usability session (via Zoom or Teams)
• Short periods of independent, free-flow testing using the platform
• Brief pre- and post-test interviews

Learn more by clicking here and sign up by clicking here.

The Lung Association urges healthcare professionals to play a vital role in protecting their patients from the health impacts of indoor air pollution (IAP). A nationwide survey found that while healthcare professionals believe they should assess patients for indoor air pollution exposure, most are not satisfied with their knowledge of its health effects. Here are some tools that The American Lung Association has developed to help healthcare professionals identify, screen and treat patients for IAP exposure:

Resource Hub: toolkits with resources to address common indoor air pollutants.

Air Quality Action Plan: plan to help patients take action towards improving the air in their home.

Risks: The Health Impacts of Indoor Air Quality, a FREE one-hour online training designed to help healthcare professionals identify, screen and treat patients at-risk for health impacts of indoor air pollution. Continuing Education credits are available for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists.

Bridging Gaps in Care: A Population Health Approach for Primary Care Residents, is a new online asynchronous training course built specifically for primary care residents.

Developed by UNM Health Sciences Center and NMSU faculty in collaboration with the New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium, with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the ABFM Foundation, this course offers residents the necessary tools to grow as leaders in creating more responsive, community-centered healthcare systems.

Participants are encouraged to sign up for the course using their residency email. Once registered, residents are able move through the modules at their own pace, and earn a digital badge upon completion.

Click here to register for the course or contact Nicole Mandall for more information.

Researchers from Tufts Medical Center and the University of Michigan, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are conducting a study to better understand hospital and health care systems’ adult vaccine stocking practices – specifically, the factors considered when deciding whether to purchase, stock, and use an adult vaccine and how these practices may have changed over time.

They are seeking to interview clinicians, pharmacists, administrators, and other professionals who are actively involved in vaccine stocking decisions.

Study participation includes:

– A 45–60-minute interview (via Zoom or phone) to discuss your healthcare system’s vaccine purchasing/stocking practices, decision-making factors, and how these practices have evolved over time.
– A brief 10-minute follow-up survey.
– Participants will receive a $50 gift card as a thank you for their time.

If you’re interested in participating, please complete a screening survey https://tinyurl.com/wxduxd78  or email Devyani Bhatnagar devyanib@umich.edu to learn more.