As New Mexico grapples with a shortage of physicians, lawmakers have voiced frustration over what they describe as a broken health care system in the state.

Doctors themselves have sounded the alarm, some advocating for medical malpractice reform and others taking to social media to amplify the urgency of the situation.

Now, patients will be handed the microphone.

Patient-Led NM was established earlier this year. In addition to hosting a series of health care summits, the group launched a digital advertising campaign and set up a website — patientlednm.org — where patients, as well as providers, can share their stories.

(Originally published by Santa Fe New Mexican, October 6, 2025)