New Mexico Doctor Licensing Update | Albuquerque News

New Mexico lawmakers are tackling the doctor shortage with a bold move: signing the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact into law to streamline cross-state licensing. Though not yet live, the system aims to simplify how doctors get licensed across state lines through shared tech and data. Dr. Karen Carson, Chair of the New Mexico Medical Board, revealed a 50% jump in active licenses — raising questions about whether doctors are practicing elsewhere, like in federal facilities. The board is also upgrading its IT infrastructure and plans to finalize rules by November to clarify how the compact will operate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c8ed2a89bfa0e8e4