Patient's Compensation Fund

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Last mentioned: Mar 8, 2026

Timeline

  1. Bill Signing

    Governor Lujan Grisham signs the reform into law to take immediate effect on new filings.

  2. Legislative Compromise

    Lawmakers reach a deal to create a tiered cap system for different provider types.

  3. Clinic Closure Warnings

    Independent medical groups warn of mass closures due to 300% premium increases.

  4. Previous Reform Passed

    Legislation significantly raised malpractice caps, leading to insurance market volatility.

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New Mexico Enacts Landmark Malpractice Reform to Stabilize Healthcare Market

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a pivotal medical malpractice bill designed to cap non-economic damages and prevent the exodus of healthcare providers from the state. The legislation addresses long-standing disputes between trial lawyers and medical groups regarding the solvency of the state's Patient's Compensation Fund.

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