New Mexico Code § 24-25-5

Scope of act
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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 citizens of New Mexico, health insurers, health maintenance
organizations, managed care organizations and third-party payors offering services to
the citizens of New Mexico are encouraged to use and provide coverage for telehealth
within the scope of their plans or policies. The state's medical assistance program is
also encouraged to include telehealth within the scope of its plan or policy.
C. Nothing in the New Mexico Telehealth Act shall be construed to alter supervision
requirements set forth by a health care provider's applicable licensing board. A health
care provider shall provide telehealth services under the same level of supervision
required for in-person practice.
History: Laws 2004, ch. 48, § 5; 2007, ch. 203, § 4; 2025, ch. 75, § 2.

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