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Consumer/Public Resources

“... file a complaint regarding a licensee? Visit the Complaints page to learn more about submitting a complaint to the agency.   DISCLAIMER: Any and all statements herein should not be construed as official policy or positions of the Texas Medical Board and are merely provided by Board staff for g ... ”

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Complaint Process

“... int against a practitioner licensed by the Board. Complaints must be submitted in writing. The identity of complainants is protected and kept confidential by law, with the exception of complaints filed by insurance and pharmaceutical companies. The Board cannot accept complaints submitted anonymousl ... ”

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Proposed Rule Changes

“... tion Performance and Documentation, §165.9 - Complaints Regarding Abortions Performed  TMB Proposed Rule Summary-Resumen Normas Propuestas Submit Written Comment to Rules (*Note: comments may also be submitted to the following email address: Rule.165@tmb.state.tx.us)   Boa ... ”

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Enforcement Process

“... as Medical Board receives and reviews about 9,000 complaints a year from patients, patient family members, health care professionals and other sources. After a complaint is received, staff analysts first determine whether the complaint is “jurisdictional.” In other words, is the complain ... ”

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FAQs for Consumers

“... my physician? How do I file a complaint? Are complaints public information? What information is available on a physician’s Profile? I’m looking for a physician of a particular specialty. Does the “Look up a License” system let me do that? When I search for my physi ... ”

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Acupuncture Board Overview

“... for licensure; conducting investigations based on complaints filed against acupuncturists to determine if a licensee is in violation the Texas Occupations Code (Chapter 205) and/or the Board's rules; and exercising the authority to cancel, revoke, restrict, suspend or otherwise limit ... ”

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Compact with Texans

“... Agency objectives include timely investigation of complaints and issuance of licenses, raising public awareness, and informing regulated professionals and students of state requirements. The agency supports five boards, containing both professional and public members, that direct the licensure and e ... ”

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Place a Complaint

“The Board investigates complaints against physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, respiratory care practitioners, medical radiologic technologists, medical physicists, and perfusionists. If you wish to complain to the Board, please do so in writing. Provide full name a ... ”

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Open Records tab 2

“... n or the Office of the Attorney General regarding complaints about violations of the Act. ”

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Open Records tab 6

“... 475-2497 or toll-free at (888) 672-6787. For complaints regarding failure to release public information, you may contact the Office of the Attorney General, Open Records Division Hotline, at (512) 478-6736 or toll-free at (877) 673-6839.  Additional information is available at: https://www ... ”

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Employment Opportunities

“... e Texas Veterans Preference Act. Any questions or complaints about failure to comply with the act should be reported to the Human Resources Department at (512) 305-7146. Selective Service Registration Federal Law requires all male US citizens and male immigrants, between the ages of 18 through 25, t ... ”

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Acupuncture Continuing Education - Provider - Tab 2

“... that were approved by the board and no history of complaints or reprimands with the board.  Approval expires three years after it is issued by the board and may be renewed upon the filing of the required application and fee.   Preferred providers must comply with board rule regarding cours ... ”

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Acupuncture Continuing Education - Provider - Tab 1

“... nsecutive years Providers must have no history of complaints or reprimands. Provider approval expires three years after it is issued by the board and may be renewed. Approved providers must offer CAE programs that are presented or instructed by persons who meet the minimum criteria for instructors, ... ”

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Texas Medical Board Committees

“... s. It also gives final approval for dismissals of complaints. Licensure Committee The Licensure Committee receives and reviews applications for licensure, determines eligibility, and reports its recommendations to the Board for consideration. It also reviews Board rules regarding licensure and makes ... ”

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Texas Medical Board Overview

“... for licensure; conducting investigations based on complaints filed against physicians; and exercising authority to cancel, revoke, suspend, or otherwise limit the license of any physician upon proof of violation of the Texas Occupations Code (the Medical Practice Act) and/or the Board ... ”

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Title: TMB Bulletin Fall 2000

Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2000

Document: ... estic Abuse Victims Board Adopts New Rules Formal Complaints Continuing Medical Education Reminder Disciplinary Actions Dr. Anderson Named President of Board Governor George W. Bush has appointed Lee S. Anderson, M.D., as the new President of the Board. William H. Fleming III, M.D., who has served ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Fall 2006

Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2006 

Document: ... our web site and included changes to Chapter 178, Complaints; Chapter 180, Rehabilitation Orders; and Chapter 182, Use of Experts. As Henry Ford said, Coming together is a beginning Staying together is progress Working together is success. These words reflect the sentiment of the relationship the Te ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Fall 2002

Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2002

Document: ... ard Begins On-line Renewals for Physicians Formal Complaints Disciplinary Actions Board Shows Regulatory Improvements Organizational changes, aided by a governor's grant, have brought about significant improvements in the regulatory record of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners in the past y ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Fall 2001

Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2001

Document: ... rtable Illness Information on TDH Web Site Formal Complaints Continuing Medical Education Reminder Disciplinary Actions (Physician) Correction Disciplinary Actions (PA) Governor Appoints New Board Member Governor George W. Bush appointed Elvira Pascua-Lim, M.D., of Lubbock to the board, replacing P ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Fall 2004

Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2004

Document: ... the bill. The new requirements were effective for complaints filed on or after November 1, 2003. Resources: Increased Funding and Staff The Legislature provided appropriations, funded by a new $80 physician license surcharge, sufficient to implement S.B. 104 requirements and strengthen regulation. ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Fall 2009

Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2009 

Document: ... Rule Changes 11 ..................... 13 Formal Complaints .................................................. 1 5 New Licensees ........................................................ 2 3 HIV/STD reporting requirement changes ................ 42 SSUE L egislation passed in the 2009 legislat ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Fall 2007

Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2007 

Document: ... tive, efficient, fairer to licensees against whom complaints are filed, and better protecting the public. Legislative changes made in 2003 through Senate Bill 104 as part of the tort reform package gave TMB new powers and resources to more effectively prosecute standard of case cases. When TMB under ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Fall 2010

Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2010

Document: ... TMB Turner to serve Foundation Board resolves complaints Risky business: Non-FDA approved drugs and Many American health care consumers medications, plastic surgery or dental work. It follows, then, that American physicians could do their patients a favor and import the lower-cost dru ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Fall 2008

Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2008 

Document: ... ans. Board members and staff listened to a lot of complaints, heard some good ideas and answered many, many questions about the Board and its practices. TMB has already begun to act on some of the good suggestions that were offered this summer and at meetings earlier in the year: Administrative ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Fall 1998

Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1998 

Document: ... eases For More Information on Lyme Disease Formal Complaints Legislation Passed Affecting Medicine in Texas Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Texas Medicaid Drug Use Review Triplicate Prescription Program Modifications Board Adopts New Rules Are You Practicing Medicine Without a Lic ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Fall 1999

Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1999 

Document: ... eases For More Information on Lyme Disease Formal Complaints Legislation Passed Affecting Medicine in Texas Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Texas Medicaid Drug Use Review Triplicate Prescription Program Modifications Board Adopts New Rules Are You Practicing Medicine Without a Lic ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Fall 2005

Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2005

Document: ... on its web site at www.immunizetexas.com Formal Complaints Luis F. Arango, M.D......... G2632.......... 7/18/05..... Overbilling Medicare and Medicaid. Beauford Basped Jr., D.O.. E3813.......... 10/5/05..... Nontherapeutic prescribing; prescribing below the standard of care; failure to maintain ad ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin March 2013

Description: TMB Bulletin March 2013 

Document: ... des process for waivers of requirements. Formal Complaints Formal Complaints have been filed with the State Office of Administrative Hearings against the individuals listed below. Formal Complaints are public documents and are posted on physician profiles on the TMB web site. To read the full comp ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Spring 2000

Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2000 

Document: ... cords Response Time Reduced by Legislature Formal Complaints Disciplinary Actions Texas to Begin Physician Profiling Texas soon will move into the ranks of states providing physician profile information to consumers as a result of action by the 76th Legislature. HB 110, sponsored by Rep. Glen Maxey ...

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Title: TMB Bulletin Spring 2005

Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2005

Document: ... dating the profile following the filing of formal complaints. Chapter 175, Fees, Penalties and Applications. Rule review and amendments to 175.1 regarding fees for Physician In Training permits. Amendments to 175.1, 175.2 and 175.4 regarding biennial registration fees for physicians; increased pen ...

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How do I file a complaint?

Complaints must be submitted in writing. The identity of complainants is protected and kept confidential by law, with the exception of complaints filed by insurance and pharmaceutical companies. The Board cannot accept complaints submitted anonymously. Complaints may be emailed, mailed or faxed. ... ”

Are complaints public information?

Complaints and investigational information received and maintained are not public information, by state law. Any resulting disciplinary orders are public and can be viewed on the physician’s profile. Formal complaints filed by the Board at the State Office of Administrative Hearings are public ... ”

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