New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 300 - MEDICAID GENERAL INFORMATION
Part 17 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Section 8.300.17.10 - PENALTIES

Violation of any of the above provisions by an employee is grounds for dismissal, demotion or suspension. A former employee who violates any of the provisions is subject to assessment by the HCA of a civil monetary penalty of $250 for each violation. MAD shall mitigate any harmful effect from improper disclosure of individually identifiable health information in accordance with 45 CFR Section 164.530(f). Any employee or former employee who violates these provisions may also be subject to criminal prosecution. See Section 10-16-17 NMSA 1978 (Cum. Supp. 1993).