Universal Health Care Planning Board Passes Committee
NM House Democrats News:
SANTA FE Legislation taking the first step toward providing universal health care specific to New Mexico passed the House Health and Human Services Committee Wednesday.
Sponsored by Rep. Deborah Armstrong (D-Albuquerque), Rep. Tara Lujan (D-Santa Fe) and Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero (D – Albuquerque), House Bill 203 creates a Health Security Planning and Design Board, tasked with supplying recommendations for the design of a health security program that would provide guaranteed health care coverage for all New Mexicans.
The plan will address:
Bulk purchases of drugs, medical supplies and equipment
Information technology system requirements