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Another medical malpractice fix bill tabled | NM Political Report

By Daniel J. Chacón, The Santa Fe New Mexican A bipartisan bill that would have left the cap on medical malpractice payouts for independent outpatient health care facilities at $750,000 for another two years stalled Thursday in the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee. Supporters said the measure was designed to fix a flaw in […]

Editorial: NM lawmakers need to stop doctor exodus to resuscitate health care system

From the Editorial Board: Governor, lawmakers need to act urgently need to save our state s health care system.

Doctors flee New Mexico – and more are expected to follow

The state s physician numbers are under national provider-to-population benchmarks

Malpractice insurance is driving doctors away

If the taxpayers don’t help pay off this deficit, doctors, hospitals and other medical facilities will have to pay it through even higher premiums.

Healthcare Authority is a good idea, but odds are stacked against it