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Evaluations highlight concerns, harm at state health centers

Por: Associated Press Health September 23, 2022

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A new evaluation of state-operated hospitals for veterans, the mentally ill and the elderly describes inadequate oversight that threatens the ability to provide quality care, including harmful conditions at a care facility for military veterans in Truth or Consequences.Presented Thursday to legislators, the evaluation from the Legislature’s accountability and budget office describes improvements in management of... + full article



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