SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico is moving to strengthen rural health care by creating a new statewide Center for Rural Health Sustainability and Innovation.
The New Mexico Health Care Authority has released a request for proposals to select a vendor to operate the center, which will provide technical assistance and shared services to rural, frontier, and tribal health care providers across the state. Officials say the goal is to improve long‑term financial and operational stability in communities where access to care is most at risk.
The center is a key part of the state’s broader Rural Health Transformation Program. Planned services include operational and strategic support, workforce and revenue cycle assistance, data analytics, provider training, and coordination with state agencies and community partners.
State health officials say the centralized approach is designed to help smaller providers navigate financial pressures while improving efficiency and access to care for patients in rural areas.
Proposals for the project are due by June 4, 2026, and the selected contractor will be responsible for launching and managing the center statewide.
