NM HM63

House Memorial expressing support for expanding the scope of practice for certified advanced practice chiropractic physicians to include primary care services in New Mexico

Aims to address the state's critical shortage of primary care providers, particularly in rural and underserved areas

New Mexico Chiropractic Association has developed a two-tiered certification system to allow certified advanced practice chiropractic physicians to provide primary care while ensuring appropriate training and regulatory oversight

Encourages the Chiropractic Board to continue developing certification standards, clinical training requirements, and continuing education requirements for safe delivery of primary care

Copies of the memorial to be transmitted to the governor, secretary of health, superintendent of regulation and licensing, and the chiropractic board