The Medical Board issued a Final rule effective March 24th amending and adopting regulations under 16.10.9 through 16.10.22 NMAC (nonconsecutive) to add licensure fees for out-of-state sports team physicians and naturopathic doctors. The rule also adds licensure reinstatement fees for anesthesiologist assistants and polysomnographic technologists, updates fees for physician assistants and genetic counselors, and increases fees for license verification to $37. In addition, the rule requires health care providers who prescribe opioid analgesics for the first time to advise the patient of the risks of overdose and co-prescribe an opioid antagonist for opioid prescriptions written for at least a five-day supply. Finally, the rule adds practice requirements for naturopathic doctors.
Also in New Mexico... The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance announce a Proposed rule amending regulations under 13.10.13 NMAC to change “copayments” to “cost-sharing” and prohibit cost-sharing for testing and health care services for the new coronavirus, pneumonia, influenza, or other diseases or conditions that are the cause or subject of a public health emergency. The rule currently is in effect as an emergency rule. A hearing is scheduled for April 23rd, and comments will be accepted through 4:00 PM MDT on April 23, 2020. Comments should be sent to Melissa Martinez; Office of Superintendent Insurance; 505-476-0333; melissa.martinez2@state.nm.us.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.