Posts by Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico

A court settlement revealed that a lobbying group opposing medical malpractice reform was funded by personal injury lawyers — but not before it helped kill legislation aimed at reducing costs for health care facilities. Now, looming federal changes could put rural providers out of business. by Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico This story was originally…

Makamy Anderson’s death is the most recent tragedy to come to light amid a string of deaths of children in the state’s care. This story was originally published at Searchlight New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. By Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico On May 16, 17-year-old Makamy Sage Anderson took her own life at a home…