Becker's Healthcare January 20, 2026
Lawmakers in New Mexico are working to address the results of a survey that identified a significant number of physicians looking to leave the state, KRQE News reported Jan. 19.
The survey, conducted by the Legislative Finance Committee and the New Mexico Medical Board, surveyed more than 1,200 physicians in December 2025 who are either currently practicing in or used to practice in New Mexico.
The survey found that 65% of physicians were considering leaving the state, according to the report. Among those physicians, 83% cited potential punitive measures as a result of losing a malpractice case as their reason for exiting the state. Another 76% said that medical malpractice rates were too high, and were a reason...
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