Healthcare That Puts You First
Over five years, the state lost 248 practicing doctors, an 8.1% decline, while the rest of the country added more than 44,000 physicians, a 7.3% increase.
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Malpractice premiums have skyrocketed since the 2021 law change, increasing by nearly 500% at one small hospital.
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New Mexico had the second-highest increase in liability premiums in the country from 2021 to 2022, at 33%
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An Albuquerque Journal poll found that 59% of Respondents in Albuquerque reported difficulty finding a doctor or specialist in the past year.
White Coat Day: When Patients Join the Movement
Stand alongside 200+ doctors to advocate for better care, access, and health outcomes
When: January 28, 2026 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (MST)
Where: Inn and Spa at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Patient-Led NM invites you to participate in White Coat Day: Patients and Care Teams — a powerful opportunity for patients to advocate for meaningful change in our healthcare system. Healthcare should be timely, equitable, and centered on quality care for every New Mexican. But too many people are facing barriers to access, long wait times, and fragmented care. Your voice matters.
Facing the Healthcare Crisis Together
New Mexico has lost hundreds of physicians, leaving families waiting weeks or traveling hours for care. Patient-Led New Mexico brings patients and doctors to the same table—listening directly to clinicians on the front lines to understand what’s driving shortages and what real solutions are needed to keep care local and accessible.
Dr. Lawrence Andrade Story
Healthcare decisions affect real people. Real families. Real doctors. Dr. Lawrence Andrade’s story is one of many and yours matters too. When patients and providers speak together, change becomes possible.
Karn
New Mexicans are being forced to leave the state for healthcare. After years of waitlists, closed clinics, and failed attempts to find a doctor, one family made the heartbreaking decision to sell their dream home and move out of state just to access timely care. Their story reflects a growing crisis of fewer doctors, longer waits, and real consequences for patients.
Elizabeth
A New Mexico senior has spent years without a consistent primary care doctor as providers leave and appointments fall through. Chronic conditions go unmonitored, referrals are denied, and even urgent injuries face long delays. Their story reflects a growing reality for many patients: unstable care and limited access.
Lee
In a single year, one New Mexico couple was assigned four different primary care doctors as providers repeatedly left. Without a stable physician, they were denied access to routine preventive care like mammograms and bone scans. Their experience highlights a growing breakdown in continuity of care that puts patients’ health at risk.
Myth vs. Fact: Understanding New Mexico’s Healthcare Reality
There is a lot of noise around healthcare in New Mexico. Cut through the myths with clear, data backed facts that show what is really driving doctor shortages, rising costs, and access to care for patients across the state.
