24-1G-3: Definitions.

As used in the New Mexico Telehealth and Health Information Technology Commission Act:

A. "commission" means the New Mexico telehealth and health information technology commission;

B. "health information technology" means products, devices or systems that allow for the secure electronic collection, storage, exchange or management of patient information; and

C. "telehealth" means the use of electronic information, imaging and communication technologies, including interactive audio, video and data communications as well as store-and-forward technologies, to provide and support health care delivery, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, transfer of medical data and education.