Healthcare That Puts You First
Over five years, the state lost 248 practicing doctors, an 8.1% decline, while the rest of the country added more than 44,000 physicians, a 7.3% increase.
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Malpractice premiums have skyrocketed since the 2021 law change, increasing by nearly 500% at one small hospital.
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New Mexico had the second-highest increase in liability premiums in the country from 2021 to 2022, at 33%
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An Albuquerque Journal poll found that 59% of Respondents in Albuquerque reported difficulty finding a doctor or specialist in the past year.
Patient-Led NM thanks New Mexicans across the state for making meaningful medical malpractice reform a reality.
This success belongs to the people of New Mexico—patients, families, and communities—who spoke up for a healthcare system that is stable, accessible, and sustainable.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the healthcare community, including physicians, nurses, hospitals, clinics, and frontline providers who continued serving New Mexico even under increasing strain. Your voices helped lawmakers understand what was at stake: access to care in every corner of our state.
We also thank the business community, whose support reinforced the reality that a strong healthcare system is essential to a strong economy and thriving workforce.
Patient-Led NM is grateful to the many advocacy organizations and community partners who worked tirelessly to educate, mobilize, and advocate for reforms that protect patients while keeping care available.
Finally, we thank the elected officials and legislative leaders who listened, worked across differences, and delivered a meaningful solution that strengthens New Mexico’s healthcare future.
This reform is a major step forward, but our work continues. Patient-Led NM remains committed to protecting patients, improving healthcare access, and ensuring New Mexico remains a place where clinicians can practice and families can get the care they deserve.
Thank you, New Mexico.
Facing the Healthcare Crisis Together
New Mexico has lost hundreds of physicians, leaving families waiting weeks or traveling hours for care. Patient-Led New Mexico brings patients and doctors to the same table—listening directly to clinicians on the front lines to understand what’s driving shortages and what real solutions are needed to keep care local and accessible.
Dr. Lawrence Andrade Story
Healthcare decisions affect real people. Real families. Real doctors. Dr. Lawrence Andrade’s story is one of many and yours matters too. When patients and providers speak together, change becomes possible.
Karn
New Mexicans are being forced to leave the state for healthcare. After years of waitlists, closed clinics, and failed attempts to find a doctor, one family made the heartbreaking decision to sell their dream home and move out of state just to access timely care. Their story reflects a growing crisis of fewer doctors, longer waits, and real consequences for patients.
Elizabeth
A New Mexico senior has spent years without a consistent primary care doctor as providers leave and appointments fall through. Chronic conditions go unmonitored, referrals are denied, and even urgent injuries face long delays. Their story reflects a growing reality for many patients: unstable care and limited access.
Lee
In a single year, one New Mexico couple was assigned four different primary care doctors as providers repeatedly left. Without a stable physician, they were denied access to routine preventive care like mammograms and bone scans. Their experience highlights a growing breakdown in continuity of care that puts patients’ health at risk.
Myth vs. Fact: Understanding New Mexico’s Healthcare Reality
There is a lot of noise around healthcare in New Mexico. Cut through the myths with clear, data backed facts that show what is really driving doctor shortages, rising costs, and access to care for patients across the state.
