Among all doctors, hospitals, and healthcare institutions in the state of New Mexico, there has been consensus in support of House Bill 99. This bill, also known as New Mexico Medical Malpractice Reform HB 99, calls for medical malpractice reform to ensure patient access to care.
The physician shortage and instability in community hospitals make this reform crucial. These issues will pressure providers to leave. As a result, patients will be unable to receive treatment, which is why advocates argue for New Mexico Medical Malpractice Reform HB 99.
Healthcare authorities in the state have stated that patients in rural areas who currently have to travel miles to find specialty services and wait days to be treated will be helped by House Bill 99. In fact, New Mexico Medical Malpractice Reform HB 99 allows for shorter wait times. As a result, patients receive treatment closer to home.
With HB 99, there will be greater stability in medical malpractice law. This will result in greater ease in recruiting and retaining physicians. There will still be the ability to hold negligent parties accountable. At the same time, the reforms will ensure predictability and fairness regarding medical malpractice exposure. For these reasons, medical professionals support HB 99, the New Mexico Medical Malpractice Reform.
This news piece highlights the need for this legislation. It ensures that New Mexicans have access to quality healthcare services locally and on time.
Representatives from the healthcare industry advise lawmakers to reject any compromise and support HB 99. As Troy Clark, chief executive officer of the New Mexico Hospital Association, put it: “If it doesn’t meaningfully protect patients’ access to care, we will ask legislators to vote no.” This step is necessary for maintaining healthcare locally.