Driving Policy Change Through Healthcare Summits
Patient-Led New Mexico champions real, patient-centered reform so every New Mexican can access timely, high-quality care no matter where they live. Join the movement that listens to patients, providers, and communities to build a healthcare system that works for everyone.
The 2025 Patient-Led NM Healthcare Summits have officially concluded, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to their success.
Your engagement and insights made this year’s gatherings truly meaningful. We’re already looking ahead to 2026 and are excited to bring you more opportunities to connect, learn, and lead the conversation in patient-centered care. Stay tuned for upcoming event announcements.
Patient-Led NM Healthcare Summits: Real Voices. Real Reform.
New Mexico is facing a healthcare crisis: patients are waiting months for appointments, traveling across state lines for care, and struggling to find doctors. Behind the statistics are real stories of families whose health and futures are on the line.
The Patient-Led NM Healthcare Summits bring together patients, providers, community leaders, and policymakers for one urgent purpose: to shine a light on the challenges driving New Mexico’s physician shortage — and to inspire collaborative solutions.
At these summits, you will:
- Hear firsthand stories from New Mexican patients about the barriers they face.
- Learn how state policies on malpractice, reimbursement rates, and healthcare taxes are impacting access to care.
- Join in dialogue with healthcare leaders about actionable reforms that put patients first.
- Discover how you can be part of a growing movement to secure a healthier future for New Mexico.
Grants, New Mexico
Patient-Led NM hosted a Healthcare Summit at the NMSU Grants Branch Auditorium on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, bringing together patients, families, providers, and community members for a candid conversation about healthcare access in New Mexico.
The community forum placed patients at the center of the discussion, highlighting the real human consequences of delayed and unavailable care. Attendees heard firsthand stories from New Mexicans, including families like the Saiz family of Las Cruces, who shared the burden of traveling hours for medical appointments and navigating difficult choices as physicians continue to leave the state.
The summit created space for shared understanding around workforce shortages, access challenges, and the urgent need for patient-centered solutions. By grounding policy conversations in lived experience, the event reinforced the message that healthcare reform in New Mexico must start with the voices of patients and families most affected.
Share Your Story
Your experience matters. Help put patients at the center of healthcare reform by sharing how access to care has affected you or your family in New Mexico.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Patient-Led New Mexico hosted a Healthcare Summit at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces (3501 Arrowhead Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88001) from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The event brought together patients, community physicians, educators, and local leaders to explore the unique healthcare challenges facing southern New Mexico communities.
Participants discussed the impact of long travel times, limited specialty care, and workforce shortages on families across the border region. Voices from patients and providers shaped conversations about what it takes to build stability in care delivery and improve access to timely, high-quality medical services. The Las Cruces summit was part of the 2025 Patient-Led NM Healthcare Summit series designed to elevate patient experiences and inform collaborative solutions that put patient needs at the center of healthcare reform.
Share Your Story
Your experience matters. Help put patients at the center of healthcare reform by sharing how access to care has affected you or your family in New Mexico.
Taos, New Mexico
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Patient-Led NM and Holy Cross Medical Center hosted a Healthcare Summit at Bataan Hall, UNM Taos (121 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos, NM 87571) from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. This community forum brought attention to the unique healthcare challenges facing rural northern New Mexico, where provider shortages, long travel distances, and limited infrastructure make accessing care especially difficult.
Local practitioners, community leaders, and patients shared personal stories and insights about the barriers to care in their communities and discussed practical solutions for expanding access, strengthening local health systems, and supporting rural providers. The summit was part of the statewide series aimed at elevating patient voices and building momentum for meaningful, patient-centered healthcare reform across New Mexico.
Share Your Story
Your experience matters. Help put patients at the center of healthcare reform by sharing how access to care has affected you or your family in New Mexico.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
On Monday, November 3, 2025, Patient-Led NM hosted a Healthcare Summit at the UNM Continuing Education Conference Center (1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102) from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This community forum brought together patients, providers, local leaders, and policymakers to address the pressing challenges facing hospitals and healthcare professionals in New Mexico’s largest metro area.
Attendees explored the workforce shortages, financial pressures, and system barriers affecting care delivery in Albuquerque and beyond. Through discussions and shared experiences, the summit highlighted practical solutions to strengthen provider retention, support hospitals under strain, and improve patient access to quality care. The event was part of the statewide Healthcare Summit series designed to elevate patient voices and community insight in conversations about meaningful healthcare reform.
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Share Your Story
Your experience matters. Help put patients at the center of healthcare reform by sharing how access to care has affected you or your family in New Mexico.
