# Patient's Compensation Fund

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-07**: Bill Signing — Governor Lujan Grisham signs the reform into law to take immediate effect on new filings.
- **2026-02-10**: Legislative Compromise — Lawmakers reach a deal to create a tiered cap system for different provider types.
- **2025-11-15**: Clinic Closure Warnings — Independent medical groups warn of mass closures due to 300% premium increases.
- **2021-04-01**: Previous Reform Passed — Legislation significantly raised malpractice caps, leading to insurance market volatility.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### New Mexico Enacts Landmark Malpractice Reform to Stabilize Healthcare Market
2026-03-08 02:40:42 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/new-mexico-medical-malpractice-reform-2026

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