New Mexico behavioral health committee closes in on goal of approving 13 regional health plans
The committee tasked with rebuilding New Mexico’s behavioral healthcare infrastructure has approved 11 of 13 regional plans, the committee chair told lawmakers on the interim Legislative Finance Committee during their Tuesday meeting.
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