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Request for Proposal Number: 25-44600-001

TITLE: Implementation and Administration of an Impaired Health Care Provider Treatment Program

COMMODITY CODE: 95856 Health Care Management Services (Including Managed Care Services)

PURPOSE: The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit sealed proposals to establish a contract through competitive negotiations for the New Mexico Medical Board’s Implementation and Administration of an Impaired Health Care Provider Treatment Program under the provisions of the Impaired Health Care Provider Act (Chapter 61, Article 7 NMSA 1978) for care and rehabilitation services by providing for the detection, evaluation, intervention, long term support, education, treatment and monitoring of impaired health care providers regulated under the Medical Practice Act (Chapter 61, Article 6 NMSA 1978), the Genetic Counseling Act (Chapter 61, Article 6A NMSA 1978), the Polysomnography Practice Act (Chapter 61, Article 6B NMSA 1978), the Naprapathy Practice Act (Chapter 61, Article 12F NMSA 1978), the Naturopathic Doctors’ Practice Act (Chapter 61, Article 12G NMSA 1978), the Osteopathic Medicine Act (Chapter 61, Article 10 NMSA 1978) and the Podiatry Act (Chapter 61, Article 8 NMSA 1978).

GENERAL INFORMATION: The scope of work shall consist of developing, coordinating, implementing, and administering a statewide Impaired Health Care Provider Treatment Program to provide for the detection, evaluation, intervention, long term support, education, treatment and monitoring of impaired and recovering health care providers in the areas of: (1) mental illness, (2) physical illness, including but not limited to deterioration through the aging process or loss of motor skill; and (3) habitual or excessive use of or abuse of drugs, as defined in the Controlled Substances Act (30-31-1 NMSA 1978), or alcohol.

All questions about the contents of the RFP document shall be directed to: Lusan Leyba, Procurement Manager Telephone: (505) 660-0418 New Mexico Medical Board Fax Number: (505) 476-7237 2055 S. Pacheco, Bldg 400 Email: [email protected] Santa Fe, NM 87505

ISSUANCE: The Request for Proposals will be issued on March 24, 2025. Firms interested in obtaining a copy may access and download the document from the Internet on March 24, 2025 at the following address: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=StateOfNewMexico OR https://www.nmmb.state.nm.us/

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: N/A – There will be no pre-proposal conference.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: Proposals must be received by the Procurement Manager, Lusan Leyba, no later than 3:00 PM MST or MDT on April 25, 2025.

Proposals received after the due date and time will not be accepted.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
The New Mexico Medical Board (Board) is the state agency responsible for the regulation and licensing of medical doctors (physicians), physician assistants, podiatrists, anesthesiologist assistants, genetic counselors, polysomnographic technologists, naprapaths and naturopaths.

The Executive Director’s primary responsibilities are to manage the Board’s operations that includes a total of nineteen (19) staff and an annual budget of over $3,000,000. The Director oversees licensing, compliance and investigations of Medical Professionals licensed in the State of New Mexico and provides direction to the agency staff. This position is responsible for recommending and drafting rules, policy and legislation as it relates to the Medical Board. The incumbent serves as the representative of the Medical Board to all local, state and national organizations.

The incumbent shall have a strong knowledge of regulatory processes, to include the licensing, disciplining and ensuring compliance of medical professional rules and regulations; is familiar with legislative and educational processes related to the medical profession; and has a strong knowledge of the state and federal laws/regulations applicable to the medical profession. Has the ability to provide strong and ethical leadership and governance for the Board; possess strong communication, interpersonal and management skills; exercise sound judgment; and appropriately advise the Board on matters related to the regulation of the medical profession in New Mexico.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational requirements: Master’s degree in public administration, Public Health, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Administration or Management, and/or a Juris Doctorate.
Experience Requirements: Ten (10) years executive level management experience in a medical or legal field which must include the oversight of credentialing of professionals, experience must also include working in the legislative process (recommending, drafting and reviewing legislation).

APPLICATION PROCESS: In order to be considered for this position, qualified candidates should send a resume, CV and cover letter to: Amanda Quintana, Interim Executive Director New Mexico Medical Board 2055 S. Pacheco Street, Building 400 | Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 476-7220 | Email: [email protected]

PROSECUTOR POSITION
The New Mexico Medical Board (Board) is the state agency responsible for the regulation over 10,000 licensees including medical doctors (physicians), physician assistants, anesthesiologist assistants, genetic counselors, polysomnographic technologists, naturopaths and naprapaths. The New Mexico Medical Board is accepting applications to fill the position of Prosecutor. This is an exempt, full-time position based in Santa Fe, NM. This position is responsible for prosecuting physicians and other licensees primarily for violation of the Medical Practices Act specific to unprofessional or dishonorable conduct and/ or the Impaired Healthcare Provider Act. The Prosecutor will review most complaints with Board Investigators, will issue recommendations for settlement and will handle adjudications as well as some appeals. Most hearings are held in Santa Fe although they can be held anywhere in the State. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of regulatory processes, to include the licensing, disciplining and ensuring compliance of medical professional rules and regulations; and must have a strong knowledge of the state and federal laws/regulations applicable to the medical profession. In addition, the successful candidate must have the ability to provide strong and ethical prosecutorial representation for the Board; possess strong communication, interpersonal and legal skills; exercise sound judgment; and appropriately advise the Board’s staff on matters related to the disciplinary processes as it related to the regulation of the medical profession in New Mexico.

QUALIFICATIONS: Educational requirements: NM Juris Doctorate. Experience Requirements: 5 or more years of litigation experience. Special emphasis on knowledge of the medical regulation, medical standard of care cases, and/or other professional licensure subject to the ULA is preferred but not mandatory.

APPLICATION PROCESS: In order to be considered for this position, qualified candidates should send a resume, CV and cover letter to: Amanda Quintana, Interim Executive Director New Mexico Medical Board 2055 S. Pacheco Street, Building 400 | Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 476-7220 | Email: [email protected]