MEDICAL MALPRACTICE COURT NOTICES

Summary

The bill directs New Mexico courts to inform the state medical board whenever a physician is named in a medical‑malpractice lawsuit, and it broadens the board’s ability to suspend or restrict a license without a hearing under certain conditions. It also requires insurers, hospitals and review bodies to report settlements and payments, and mandates that the board post a public database of active claims and related disciplinary actions. The changes aim to improve public safety and transparency around medical malpractice.

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