Hospitals on the brink
A court settlement revealed that a lobbying group opposing medical malpractice reform was funded by personal injury lawyers — but not before it helped kill legislation aimed at reducing costs for health care facilities. Now, looming federal changes could put rural providers out of business.
New Mexico’s malpractice gold rush
The state is a rich landscape for attorneys who cash in big on medical liability lawsuits. The soaring cost of insurance against such claims is pushing some hospitals to the brink.
The dark money group fighting medical malpractice reform
They work to influence legislation. They keep their funding secret. Who is New Mexico Safety Over Profit?
Bringing dark money to light
New Mexico Safety Over Profit successfully fought against medical malpractice reform during the 2025 session. A state commission now says it broke the law.