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Tab - Continuing Education for AC - biennial

“... learning, or the Internet. An acupuncturist must report on the registration permit application if she or he has completed the required CAE.   There is a maximum of 34 total excess credit hours that may be carried forward and a limit of two years from the date of the registration following the ... ”

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Profile contents - Tab #2 - How do I update my Profile?

“... disciplinary actions by other states, and medical malpractice Jury awards).  For those 30 day updates, you may submit updates using your MyTMB account, or you may submit  the Physician Profile Update Request Form.  For more detailed information on what is required to be ... ”

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Profile contents - Tab #3 - When do I update my profile?

“... p; Per Board rule 173.3, licensed physicians must report the following to the Board within 30 days after the event: (1) Any change of mailing or practice address; (2) Incarceration in a state or federal penitentiary; (3) A description of any conviction for a felony, a Class A or Class B misdemeanor ... ”

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Utilization Review

“... n of the physician profile contains the physician report of whether he/she provides utilization review. ”

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Awards, Honors, Publications

“The physician may optionally report descriptions of up to five awards, honors or publications in this section of the physician profile. ”

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CE for Radiologist Assistants

“... iod, not the calendar year). A permit holder must report during registration if she or he has completed the required CE during the previous two years (biennial registration period).     New Human Trafficking Prevention Requirement House Bill 2059 (86th Legislature) requires physicians ... ”

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IMLC Renewal FAQ - Tab #1

“... of that grace period, there will be no delinquent action taken on your license. It is important to ensure that you do not wait until the last few days of your grace period to try and complete the payment portion of this process due to the length of time it takes to receive the payment from the IMLC. ... ”

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Board Action Search

“... ow will allow a search of any Texas Medical Board action issued (Board order, remedial plan, cease and desist, etc.), issued to physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical radiologic technologists, non-certified radiologic technicians, respiratory care practitioners, medical physicists ... ”

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Health-Care Entity Notice - Tab 3

“... o; refers to any previous or current disciplinary action, as well as limited investigation information as authorized by Sect. 154.054.   Once I have received limited investigation information on a licensee, will the Board notify me of any changes to the investigation status, or the issuance of ... ”

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CE for AD Tab 1 - Annual Renewal

“... ing, or the Internet. An acudetox specialist must report on the registration permit application if she or he has completed the required continuing education. ”

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Continuing ED Tracking

“... al tool to help them more easily find, track, and report continuing education coursework. Beginning June 1, 2024, all physician licensees will have the option to establish a free, basic account with CE Broker.    TMB will then roll-out access to all licensees on a quarterly basis and ... ”

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Title: Press Release September 13, 2004

Description: Press Release September 13, 2004  (PDF File)

Document: ... d remains in effect until the board takes further action. The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the state agency that regulates physicians, physician assistants, surgical assistants and acupuncturists, provides consumer protection through licensure, invest igation and disciplinary action. The ...

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Title: Press Release September 18, 2003

Description: Press Release September 18, 2003  (PDF File)

Document: ... sion hearing held on Wednesday, September 17. The action was taken under the Board's authority to temporarily suspend a physician's license when it determines the physician's continuation in practice is a threat to the public welfare. The temporary suspension proceeding was convened without notice u ...

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Title: Press Release September 19, 2006

Description: Press Release September 19, 2006 A (PDF File)

Document: ... s a continuing threat to the public welfare. This action, which took place Monday, September 18, was the fourth temporary restriction taken by the board since the passage of SB 104 by the 78th Legislature in 2003. Prior to passage of the legislation, the board's only option when it determined a phys ...

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Title: Press Release September 19, 2006

Description: Press Release September 19, 2006  B (PDF File)

Document: ... ts a continuing threat to the public welfare. The action, which took place Monday, September 18, was the third temporary restriction taken by the board since the passage of SB 104 by the 78th Legislature in 2003. Prior to passage of the legislation, the board's only option when it determined a physi ...

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Title: Press Release September 24, 2010

Description: Press Release September 24, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: ... ts a continuing threat to the public welfare. The action was based on the Panel's finding that Dr. Hamid was charged with falsifying drug test results, possession of marijuana and possession of Schedule II controlled substances and subsequently suspended from practicing at Coon Memorial Hospital. On ...

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Title: Press Release September 25, 2002

Description: Press Release September 25, 2002  (PDF File)

Document: ... n Walker, M.D. (license # G5744) of Magnolia. The action was taken Tuesday, September 24, under the Board's authority to temporarily suspend a physician's license when it determines the physician's continuation in practice is a threat to the public welfare. The action against Dr. Walker was taken ba ...

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Title: Press Release September 28, 2006

Description: Press Release September 28, 2006  A (PDF File)

Document: ... re. The suspension is effective immediately. The action was based on evidence of Dr. Shadman's abuse or intemperate use of illegal and illicit controlled substances, specifically cocaine. The length of a temporary suspension is indefinite and it remains in effect until the board takes further acti ...

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Title: Press Release September 29, 1997

Description: Press Release September 28, 1997 (PDF File)

Document: ... y with certain terms and conditions for one year. Action due to professional failure to practice medicine in an acceptable manner. Dunn, Jack, III, M.D., Lubbock, TX, Lic. #H6182 An agreed order was entered 9-20-97 suspending the physician's license until such time as he appears before the board and ...

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Title: Press Release October 01, 2008

Description: Press Release October 01, 2008  A (PDF File)

Document: ... ts a continuing threat to the public welfare. The action was based on the panel's findings of violations of a 2008 Mediated Agreed Order, which required, among other provisions, that Dr. Anderson submit to random alcohol and drug screenings to ensure abstinence; participate in Alcoholics Anonymous p ...

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Title: Press Release October 08, 2002

Description: Press Release October 08, 2002  (PDF File)

Document: ... State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners took action against 14 physician assistants. Licenses were issued to 2,828 physicians, 407 physician assistants and 77 acupuncturists. In addition, 52,418 physicians renewed their licenses, as did 2,906 physician assistants and 499 acupuncturists. 36 Doct ...

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Title: Press Release October 09, 2006

Description: Press Release October 09, 2006  A (PDF File)

Document: ... e. The suspension was effective immediately. The action was based on the following: Dr. Byrnes was arrested for making terroristic threats toward his wife; he was indicted in Anderson County for insurance fraud; he was arrested in Anderson County for criminal failure to pay child support; he had a ...

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Title: Press Release October 10, 2006

Description: Press Release October 10, 2006  A (PDF File)

Document: ... eeting, the Texas Medical Board took disciplinary action against 21 licensed physicians. Actions included three violations based on quality of care; four actions based on unprofessional conduct; one action based on inappropriate conduct involving physician-patient relationships; four actions based ...

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Title: Press Release October 11, 2004

Description: Press Release October 11, 2004  (PDF File)

Document: ... are. The suspension is effective immediately. The action was based on Dr. Mailman's failure to comply with an Agreed Order entered in October 2002 that revoked his license, stayed the revocation, and placed him on probation for 10 years in order to monitor substance abuse problems. The Agreed Order ...

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Title: Press Release October 12, 2005

Description: Press Release October 12, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: ... g, the Texas Medical Board has taken disciplinary action against 37 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: one temporary suspension; one temporary restriction; three surrenders/revocations; two suspensions; 18 restrictions; eight public reprimands; and 19 administrat ...

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Title: Press Release October 12, 2007

Description: Press Release October 12, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: ... would present a threat to the public welfare. The action was based on the panel's finding that Dr. Fontenot failed to comply with a Mediated Nonpublic Agreed Rehabilitation Order entered into between Dr. Fontenot and the Board on September 7, 2001. Dr. Fontenot had voluntarily ceased practice in Aug ...

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How do I verify disciplinary action on a RCP?

“Disciplinary actions for RCPs are available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/DSHS-Transferred-Licenses under the Disciplinary/Enforcement Actions tab labeled “Respiratory Care Practitioner”. ”

How do I verify disciplinary action on a Medical Physicist?

“Disciplinary actions for Medical Physicists are available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/DSHS-Transferred-Licenses under the Disciplinary/Enforcement Actions tab labeled “Medial Physicist”. ”

How do I verify disciplinary action on a Perfusionist?

“Disciplinary actions for Perfusionists are available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/DSHS-Transferred-Licenses under the Disciplinary/Enforcement Actions tab labeled “Perfusionist”. ”

If I discover a patient is receiving scheduled medication from other physicians, what action must I take? For example, must I immediately terminate the patient or cease prescribing the scheduled medication?

“The TMB cannot tell providers how to use the information they obtain through the PMP check.  Providers should follow the standard of care and utilize the information they gain to make educated and informed prescribing decisions. ”