Sherry Robinson: Too many Dems are beholden to lawyers

Be ready to defend malpractice reforms next session

Rep. Marian Matthews, a champion of medical malpractice reform and healthcare compacts, has been a thorn in the side of trial lawyers. So they got rid of her in the Democratic primary.

Sherry Robinson: Too many Dems are beholden to lawyers

New Mexico’s medical malpractice reforms and healthcare compacts face renewed political threats, the author argues, as trial lawyers and their allies influence Democratic candidates and legislative committees. The piece highlights reform champions Rep. Marian Matthews and Rep. Nicole Chavez, criticizes Lisa Curtis and Deb Haaland, and urges voters to protect doctor access and keep public pressure on lawmakers.