Section 24-1G-2 - Purpose. - New Mexico Statutes

24-1G-2. Purpose.

The purpose of creating a telehealth and health information technology commission is to encourage a single, coordinated statewide effort to create a telehealth and health information technology system that:  

A.     provides and supports health care delivery, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, transfer of medical data and education when distance separates a patient and a health care provider; multiple health care providers involved in patient care; and health care providers and educational or professional activities;   

B.     addresses the problems of provider distribution in medically underserved areas of the state;   

C.     strengthens the health infrastructure;   

D.     attracts and retains health care providers in rural areas; and  

E.     helps reduce costs associated with health care and make health care more affordable.