New Mexico

New Mexico was awarded over $103 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program in 2026. Funding will support four main competitive procurement opportunities and promote local solutions and partnerships to advance access, workforce, data, and population health priorities across rural, frontier, and tribal communities. Multiple RFAs/RFPs are currently open or pending for innovative initiatives. Event schedule: - Administrative Services Organization (ASO) RFP Submission Deadline - 06/05/2026 - 5:00 PM MST - Center for Rural Health Sustainability & Innovation (CRHSI) Application Deadline - 06/12/2026 - 5:00 PM MST - Healthy Horizons RFA Submission Deadline - 07/06/2026 - 5:00 PM MST - Rural Health Innovation Fund Submission Deadline - 07/27/2026 - 5:00 PM MST - RHIF Preproposal Conference - 07/06/2026 - MST

This document is a comprehensive list of open RFPs and RFIs from New Mexico Health agencies, with several specific to the Rural Health Transformation Program. It includes solicitations for consultant support for RHTP, rural health transformation initiatives, and related program activities. No funding amounts, specific recipient awards, or deadlines are provided in this summary document. Event schedule: - - CLOSED Actuarial & Modeling Consulting Services – 26-630-0600-0013: Due , 2026 - January 16 - - Amendment 2 :

New Mexico's PCC developed a multi-year primary care transformation plan prioritizing Medicaid/rural workforce, health IT, payment reform, and health equity with an explicit budget proposed for SFY23-24. Key projects include a statewide community provider hub, a Semillas health workforce pipeline and mentoring program, and statewide data system improvements to monitor health equity and provider supply. Funding requests are tied to new Medicaid payment models, performance improvement infrastructure, and rural access initiatives directly supporting RHTP goals.

New Mexico Health Care Authority is soliciting information from qualified vendors for the development and implementation of a web-based SBIRT Training platform. Up to $4 million in funding may be available for State Fiscal Year 2027 to support workforce development and integration of SBIRT into healthcare and community settings. The RFI describes mandatory curriculum, competencies, instructional design features, technical and compliance requirements, and a timeline for submission and execution. Key contacts: Annabelle Martinez annabellem.martinez@hca.nm.gov Event schedule: - RFI Issued - 04/28/2026 - MT - New Mexico - Submission Deadline - 05/08/2026 - 5:00 PM MT - Email Submission - Notice of Outcome - May 15, 2026 - MT - Notice of Outcome End - May 22, 2026 - MT - Program/Funding Execution - 07/01/2026 - MT

Event schedule: - RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION FUND RHIF PREPROPOSAL WEBINAR THURSDAY, , 2026 @ 2:00PM MST/MDT INVESTING FOR TOMORROW, DELIVERING TODAY. - JULY 6 - 2

New Mexico's Turquoise Care Medicaid MCO procurement outlines a comprehensive strategy to improve quality, access, and equity for Medicaid members, focusing on population health streams and addressing cultural, behavioral, and social determinants. Children in State Custody will be served by a dedicated contractor with specialized care coordination and provider network requirements. Proposed initiatives include continuous enrollment for young children, expanded home visiting, supportive housing, and traditional healing benefits for Native Americans, pending 1115 waiver renewal.

This document is a CMS summary of FY26 Rural Health Transformation Program state applications. States propose initiatives targeting maternal health, chronic disease, workforce development, and digital/telehealth innovation. The summaries emphasize significant rural health disparities and outline diverse state approaches to improve access, quality, and sustainability.

This 5-year strategic plan outlines New Mexico’s roadmap to transform rural and statewide primary care, launching Medicaid payment reforms in 2024 and building primary care workforce capacity, especially in rural areas. Strategic priorities include health equity investment, primary care/behavioral health integration, EHR/data modernization, and expanded social supports and residency programs. The work is coordinated with the state’s Medicaid 1115 waiver demonstration and ongoing legislative and technical assistance activities.

The New Mexico Health Care Authority is soliciting applications for the $50 million Rural Healthcare Delivery Fund to stabilize essential rural healthcare services. Applications open March 16, 2026, with awards beginning August 1, 2026.

New Mexico HSD partners with CHESS Health to provide the Connections App, a digital recovery tool supporting SUD treatment adherence and peer support at no cost to providers or patients. The initiative includes training providers to implement the app and engage patients in ongoing recovery support.

This document outlines strategic goals for New Mexico Medicaid and primary care transformation aligned with health equity, payment reform, HIT investment, and workforce sustainability. Major initiatives include designing new Medicaid alternative payment models and investing in HIT for improved care. Implementation spans FY2023-FY2027 with recommendations for policy and fiscal change.

This document provides detailed answers to applicant questions regarding the Healthy Horizons RFA, including budgeting, administrative cost caps, allowable costs, roles of food banks and CBOs, technical assistance, and partner identification policies. Region 3 applicants receive guidance for separately budgeting a base regional allocation and a statewide maternal health allocation. Applicants are informed that organizational structure, partner roles, and cost categorizations require clear documentation and are subject to final HCA approval. Key contacts: New Mexico Health Care Authority | Office of the Secretary Event schedule: - Q&A Release Date - 06/19/2026

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) will launch on July 1, 2024, consolidating several state health and safety-net programs to improve service delivery and health outcomes statewide. Special emphasis is placed on rural health: increasing provider payments, establishing a Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, and expanding rural workforce training. HCA will continue key social programs and study expanded health coverage as mandated by state law.

The document announces the launch of the New Mexico Health Care Authority on July 1, 2024, consolidating several health-related state functions for improved coordination. It also introduces the transition to the Turquoise Care Managed Care Medicaid program, aiming for enhanced access, quality, and accountability.

The plan prioritizes health transformation for rural and underserved communities with new financial support mechanisms for rural health authorities and hospitals. Multiple initiatives support rural hospital viability, rural workforce, primary care access, and behavioral health infrastructure. Expands value-based care, payment models, technology upgrades, and Medicaid improvements targeting rural NM counties.