Dr. Martin Hickey Appointed to beWellnm Board of Directors

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Published: 20 June 2017 20 June 2017

Albuquerque, NM - BeWellnm, New Mexico's Health Insurance Exchange, is pleased to announce that Dr. Martin Hickey has joined its Board of Directors in June 2017. Dr. Hickey brings over 40 years of healthcare service and management experience. This is Dr. Hickey's second time to join the beWellnm Board of Directors, having successfully served a previous term.

Dr. Hickey is currently the Chief Executive Officer of New Mexico Health Connections. He also has experience as a CEO with Albuquerque's Lovelace Health Systems and Alegent Health Clinic in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Hickey is a graduate of the Rush Medical College in Chicago. He also earned his master's degree in administrative medicine from the University of Wisconsin, and completed a residency in primary care internal medicine at the University of Rochester.

"Dr. Hickey has extensive knowledge and experience in a variety of health care services. His experience will help steer us in a direction that will help us better operate New Mexico's health insurance exchange and most important, help us meet New Mexican's needs. He will be a great asset to our board." said Dr. J.R. Damron, Chair of the beWellnm Board of Directors.

"There is never a dull moment when trying to keep track with what may or may not happen with healthcare," said Dr. Hickey. "In this era of uncertainty, beWellnm provides a consistent and trusted voice to reach New Mexico's most vulnerable residents to provide them needed healthcare coverage. If the playing field changes as a result of Federal rules or legislation, we will have opportunity to shape some critical next steps that have a favorable impact to help residents get out of poverty while making our state more competitive for jobs and economic development."

In 2013, The New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange Act formed the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, and a board of directors was appointed. Pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 59A-23F-3(E), Dr. Hickey has been appointed to the beWellnm board of directors by Speaker of the House, Representative Brian Egolf.

About beWellnm, New Mexico's Health Insurance Exchange
BeWellnm was created to help individuals and small businesses get access to affordable health insurance plans. BeWellnm helps consumers compare health insurance plans and choose the plan that works best for their health needs and budget. BeWellnm also helps individuals determine whether they are eligible for premium assistance and if so, at what level. Through beWellnm for Small Business, small businesses are able to purchase competitively priced health insurance plans and offer their employees the ability to choose from an array of plans. Enrollment Counselors and insurance agents are available throughout the state to help with signing up for health insurance.

To find more information on beWellnm, New Mexico's Health Insurance Exchange, visit www.beWellnm.co or call us at 1-855-996-6449.

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