Montana nursing home bucks trend, will stay open after tax approved by voters … NM department on aging and long-term care services asks legislature for more money … Study suggests more personal treatment...
New Mexico fights conflict-of-interest allegations in Medicaid managed care contracts
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 21, 2018
The state of New Mexico fired back this week against allegations that its selection of new contractors for the state’s Medicaid program was sullied by a major conflict of interest.
Molina Healthcare sues over loss of New Mexico Medicaid contract
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 02, 2018
A New Mexico-based healthcare company said this week it is challenging its loss of a state Medicaid contract, alleging unfair competition from a company that helped evaluate bids.
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Jan 05, 2018
New Mexico settles with former LTC ombudsman who claimed she was fired for advocacy … Senate passes bill making cross-state telemedicine available to VA providers …Previous falls are best predictor...
Poor staffing led to poor care, state says in lawsuit
By
John Hall
Apr 03, 2015
New Mexico has filed suit against one of the nation’s largest nursing home operators for providing what it claims were inadequate resources that led to poor care and improper billing. One leading...
Ruling: State courts cannot treat nursing home arbitration agreements differently than other contracts
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 10, 2013
State courts do not have the authority to categorize nursing home arbitration agreements differently than other contracts, the New Mexico Supreme Court recently ruled. The decision sets up a fight over...