SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico lawmakers are looking to tweak medical malpractice laws in an effort to retain doctors in the state. Health care leaders say the issue is driving doctors away. Lawmakers say they are working on a solution to balance accountability and liability. Currently, there are no limits on punitive damages, leading to high payouts, such as the $412 million payout in 2024. Like some of the judgments we’ve been seeing.”However, some attorneys argue the bill favors large health care corporations.