Chapter 24, Article 25 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “New Mexico Telehealth Act”. History: Laws 2004, ch. 48, § 1; 2007, ch. 203, § 1. ANNOTATIONS The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, changed the statutory reference to the act.
A. The legislature finds that: (1) lack of primary care, specialty providers and transportation continue to be significant barriers to access to health services in medically underserved rural areas; (2) there are parts of this state where it is difficult to attract and retain health professionals, as well as to support local health facilities in […]
As used in the New Mexico Telehealth Act: A. “health care provider” means a person licensed to provide health care to patients in New Mexico, including: (1) an optometrist; (2) a chiropractic physician; (3) a dentist; (4) a physician; (5) a podiatrist; (6) an osteopathic physician; (7) a physician assistant; (8) a certified nurse practitioner; […]
The delivery of health care via telehealth is recognized and encouraged as a safe, practical and necessary practice in New Mexico. No health care provider or operator of an originating site shall be disciplined for or discouraged from participating in telehealth pursuant to the New Mexico Telehealth Act. In using telehealth procedures, health care providers […]
A. The New Mexico Telehealth Act does not alter the scope of practice of any health care provider or authorize the delivery of health care services in a setting, or in a manner, not otherwise authorized by law. B. Because the use of telehealth improves access to quality health care and will generally benefit the […]
