As used in the Primary Care Council Act:

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 24-1K-2

  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.

A. “department” means the human services department [health care authority department];

B. “primary care” means integrated, accessible health care services, provided by clinicians accountable for addressing the majority of a patient’s personal health care needs, developing a sustained partnership with patients and practicing in the context of family and community; and

C. “secretary” means the secretary of human services.