# New Mexico Healthcare Marketing Compliance Rules - NMMB and AG

New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) physician advertising rules and New Mexico Unfair Practices Act enforcement on healthcare marketing.

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## Overview

New Mexico healthcare marketing compliance operates primarily under federal rules - FDA and FTC - with the New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) and the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act (UPA) providing state-level authority. UPA permits private action with attorney fees in appropriate cases.


## New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB)

NMMB enforces NMAC 16.10 advertising provisions covering deceptive advertising, specialty claims, supervision, and testimonial standards.


## State attorney general focus

NM AG uses UPA authority. Healthcare-marketing-specific enforcement has been limited but private action under UPA is a meaningful exposure.


## Focus areas

- **Federal compliance is the primary layer**: FDA and FTC rules apply uniformly. Disease-claim, substantiation, and testimonial rules are the dominant compliance frame.
- **Telehealth advertising rules**: New Mexico telehealth rules apply to providers marketing to NM residents.
- **UPA private actions**: UPA permits private action with attorney fees, creating exposure beyond AG enforcement.


## Patterns that draw enforcement attention

- **Disease-treatment claims for non-FDA-approved products**: Federal FDA exposure regardless of state activity.
- **Outcome guarantees on medical services**: FTC substantiation rules and NMMB standards both apply.
- **Compounded GLP-1 brand-equivalence claims**: Federal FDA + UPA authority.
- **Specialty misrepresentation**: NMMB specialty-claim enforcement.
- **Telehealth advertising without NM-licensure clarity**: New Mexico telehealth rules apply to marketing to NM residents.


## Specialty notes

- All specialties - federal FDA/FTC rules are the primary exposure.
- Med spas - NMMB supervision rules apply.
- Telehealth - cross-border marketing must meet New Mexico standards.
- Aesthetic practice - federal substantiation rules apply.
- Dental - New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care rules separate.


## Disclaimer

This summary reflects general patterns in New Mexico healthcare marketing enforcement; it is not legal advice. For state-specific guidance on your practice, consult a New Mexico-licensed healthcare marketing attorney.

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