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Denied claims and endless delays are pushing mental health and addiction care to a breaking point. Half of people seeking mental health treatment and three-quarters of those needing substance use disorder care can’t access it, in part because private insurers deny an estimated 15–22 million mental health claims every year. That’s not a glitch — it’s a business model that prioritizes profits over patients. The good news: persistence, documentation, and the right tools can forc

An opinion piece recently highlighted a debate over medical malpractice laws in New Mexico, where some claim too many lawsuits are driving doctors away. But that argument ignores a deeper problem: the corporatization of health care and the habit of blaming victims and their attorneys for systemic failures. Studies show hospitals owned by private equity or motivated by profits often cut corners — understaffing, rushed care, and diminished accountability — which directly harms

A growing narrative in New Mexico claims that medical malpractice lawsuits and trial attorneys are to blame for rising insurance costs and health care workforce shortages. But this argument ignores the real drivers of instability in our health care system: corporate consolidation, private equity ownership, and profit-first decision making that puts patients at risk. When hospitals are taken over by for-profit entities, research consistently shows worse patient outcomes, inclu

"Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo discussed her new role as executive director of New Mexico Safety Over Profit , an advocacy organization representing people harmed by corporate misconduct, medical negligence, and unsafe systems. She described the group’s mission to elevate the voices of survivors, protect access to justice, and push for reforms that improve patient safety and hold powerful institutions accountable. Bencomo addressed misconceptions about the organiza

A new study out of Center for Justice & Democracy at New York Law School examines the costs and legal obstacles facing America's service members and veterans.    The VA and DOD run two of the largest healthcare systems in America, treating over 18 million veterans and service members across 2,000+ facilities. But too often, those who risked everything for us come home to dangerous care, hidden negligence, and no recourse.   While medical errors are the third leading cause of

This week, I began a new chapter as the executive director for New Mexico Safety Over Profit and I think it’s important for people to...

Las Cruces, New Mexico, September 16, 2025 -- Johana Bencomo, a respected social justice advocate and progressive leader, has assumed...

New Mexico’s health care system is in crisis and corporate profiteering is the root cause of the problem that threatens the health and...

Bencoe & LaCour Law Statement of Support for New Mexico Safety Over Profit Albuquerque, NM  – New Mexico Safety Over Profit (NMSOP) is a...

Caroline Chato Chief Compliance Counsel State Ethics Commission 800 Bradbury Drive Southeast, Suite 215 Albuquerque, NM 87106 Via email:...

Albuquerque, NM, August 11, 2025  — New Mexico Safety Over Profit (NMSOP) today reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to transparency and its...

Show me the data.” If you’ve attended a House Health committee meeting, it’s likely you’ve heard me say this in response to...

By Feliz A. Rael | June 28, 2025 New Mexico Safety Over Profit, the only statewide consumer-protection organization centering people...

Familyworks, a former nonprofit company, placed the minor in Garcia's care. The company is permanently closed. Familyworks was licensed...

The trigger for this column was an article in the New York Times about the corporatization of health care. Psychiatrists have said that...