New Mexico Medical Society

12/23/2025

In 2021, 2,892 primary care physicians were licensed in New Mexico, yet only 1,649 were actively practicing in the state. Out-of-state doctors (842) and non-practicing physicians (401) highlight the workforce challenges. With a net loss of 69 PCPs, many communities face gaps in access to care.

NMMS is committed to strengthening the primary care workforce to ensure all New Mexicans receive timely, high-quality healthcare.

12/22/2025

Wishing our New Mexico communities a safe, healthy holiday season. Thank you to the physicians who continue to put patient care first, all year long. Learn more: https://www.nmms.org/your-care-is-at-our-core/

12/22/2025

New Mexico currently has 1,649 primary care physicians, but the state is 149 below the national benchmark. Expanding access to primary care is essential to ensure every New Mexican receives quality care. NMMS advocates for workforce growth and redistribution to meet this need.

12/21/2025

The countdown to the 2026 session is on, 30days until session begins and we’re already preparing at the capitol building. Our advocacy shapes the policies that impact every patient and provider in New Mexico. Physicians are fighting for time with patients. Unfortunately, decisions made by third parties in health care are dramatically limiting the time physicians can spend with their patients.
Are you a physician that wants to be part of the conversation? Register now: https://1l.ink/WFNLZZ3.

12/20/2025

Physician-led teams ensure safe, effective care. Supporting leadership in practice means better outcomes for everyone.

Join us on White Coat Day to speak with legislators about how NM policy can improve. Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.nmms.org/white-coat-day-2026/

12/20/2025

Dr. Angelina Villas-Adams once said in addressing barriers to care: "It is a marathon, not a sprint. Each step is valuable. Having to fight for what we believe to be best for the patients can drive up costs, delay care, and can be demoralizing. Luckily, patients continue to inspire me daily".

Join us on White Coat Day to speak with legislators about how NM healthcare policy can improve: for doctors and their patients. Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.nmms.org/white-coat-day-2026/

12/19/2025

Pictured here are physicians advocating for fewer barriers to care at the New Mexico Roundhouse in Santa Fe. At their core, physicians are dedicated to caring for patients. Driven by compassion, physicians chose medicine to stand alongside their patients when they need it most. Learn more: https://www.nmms.org/your-care-is-at-our-core/

12/19/2025

Looking for a trusted doctor in New Mexico? With NMMS’s Physician Finder, connecting with qualified physicians has never been easier. Your health, your choice, your care.

https://www.nmms.org/find-a-physician/

12/17/2025

At NMMS, our values guide everything we do—upholding medical ethics, advocating for physicians and patients, and providing high-quality medical education. We work to ensure every New Mexican has access to trusted healthcare.

https://www.nmms.org/

12/17/2025

Change doesn’t wait for January—our advocacy toolkit is open now. We’re empowering members to speak up and shape the 2026 legislative agenda.

What resources would help you feel confident advocating for better healthcare? Tell us and get involved.

12/17/2025

“Without immediate legislative action, the doctors told the interim legislative Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy committee, New Mexico will continue losing doctors, and patients statewide will suffer as a result. According to their presentation, the state saw a net loss of 248 doctors — an 8.1% decline — between 2019 and 2024; meanwhile, the rest of the United States gained 44,272 doctors in that period, a net increase of 7.3%.”

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They said statewide sales taxes on medical service providers and rising medical malpractice insurance premiums as key forces driving doctors out of the state.

12/15/2025

In 2024, NMMS identified 6 psychiatric Physician Assistants in New Mexico, a small but critical part of the mental health workforce. With growing demand for mental health services, supporting and expanding access to psychiatric PAs is more important than ever.