SANTA FE - As testing for COVID-19 becomes more available, it is expected that the number of New Mexicans identified as infected with COVID-19 will far exceed the 43 confirmed cases, as of March 20. As more infected seek treatment, New Mexico will not only need beds and supplies - additional health care providers will be required.
In order to address this increased need for health care providers amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is critical that New Mexico follow the lead of several states (Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington) and waive state health care licensing requirements to allow health care providers licensed in other states to assist here in New Mexico.
https://www.foley.com/en/insights/publications/2020/03/covid-19-states-waive-licensing-requirements.
This action will help ensure that those who are infected with COVID-19 are properly cared for, while also lessening the burden on our health care providers that are working tirelessly to combat this virus.
By Jeremy Myers
Secretary, Libertarian Party of New Mexico
