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RCP - VCC tab

“... urrent. Because this form must be received by our office before the expiration date of the current certificate, completed and bearing original signatures, as well as bearing an original seal of notary public, it cannot be faxed back to our office.    RCP Voluntary Charity Care Request form ... ”

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RCP - CR tab

“... made. Because this form must be received by our office before the expiration date of the current certificate, completed and bearing original signatures, as well as bearing an original seal of notary public, it cannot be faxed back to our office.  If you have any questions, please contact th ... ”

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MRT/LMRT - Retirement tab

“...   Because this form must be received by our office before the expiration date of the current certificate, completed and bearing original signatures, as well as bearing an original seal of notary public, it cannot be faxed back to our office.    MRT/LMRT Retirement Request Form - ... ”

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PA Inactive Tab 1 – Requesting the Inactive Status

“... e made. Because this form must be received by our office before the expiration date of the current license, completed and bearing original signatures, as well as bearing an original seal of notary public, it cannot be faxed back to our office.    PA Inactive Request Form   Please read ... ”

This content is located on the following page(s): Renewal - Cancellation by Request

Respiratory Care Practitioners

“... ams from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Medical Physicists, Medical Radiologic Technologists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care Practitioners are now regulated by the TMB and each occupation’s respective board/advisory committee.    ... ”

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RCP - Retirement Tab

“...   Because this form must be received by our office before the expiration date of the current certificate, completed and bearing original signatures, as well as bearing an original seal of notary public, it cannot be faxed back to our office.    RCP Retirement Request Form - click her ... ”

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Profile contents - Tab #1 - What is on the Profile?

“... physician and initiated and filed with the State Office of Administrative Hearings under 164.005 of the Act and the status of the complaint;(24) A description of a maximum of five awards, honors, publications or academic appointments submitted by the physician, each no longer than 120 characters; a ... ”

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Current Board Action

“... ated to licensure contested matters, at the State Office of Administrative Hearings.) “None” indicates that there are no actions to report. ”

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AC Inactive Tab 1 – Requesting the Inactive Status

“... e made. Because this form must be received by our office before the expiration date of the current license, completed and bearing original signatures, as well as bearing an original seal of notary public, it cannot be faxed back to our office.    Acupuncture Inactive Request form   Pl ... ”

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Tab - Continuing Education for AC - biennial

“... es that primarily relate to business practices or office administration         Approved courses are: courses approved by the board; courses offered by board approved CAE providers; NCCAOM professional development activity credits; and CAE providers who are formally approved b ... ”

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Transfer and Disposal of Medical Records - Tab #1

“... conspicuous location in the physician's/practice office and on the practice website at least 30 days prior to the termination, leaving, or sale or relocation of practice. ”

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Transfer and Disposal of Medical Records - Tab #2

“... : posting visible notice in physician's/practice office, if accessible; posting notice on a physician or practice website, if accessible; or posting notice in a newspaper of greatest general circulation in county where physician practice was located. retain the medical records in accordance wit ... ”

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Conversion of MRT certificate to Radiologist Assistant certificate

“...   Because this form must be received by our office completed and bearing original signatures, as well as bearing an original seal of notary public, it cannot be faxed back to our office.   MRT-RA Conversion Request Form    Information on the Medical Radiologist Assistant registr ... ”

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Response

“... on this requirement, visit: https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/supervision-and-prescriptive-delegation  Limits on Number of Delegates: waived the delegate limit of seven PAs or APRNs that a physician could supervise and delegate to regardless of location or setting.  PITs: allow ... ”

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Gold Designated Practice Status

“... as one packet directly to the Texas Medical Board office via email to registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.   Upon receipt of the request with the required documentation, TMB staff will evaluate the documentation and contact the clinic about the initial audit.   Pain Management Gold Designat ... ”

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Title: Press Release March 2, 2018-1

Description: TMB suspends Seguin physician (Fadal)

Document: FOR IMMEDIATE RE/EASE MedLa contact: MeJan *oode MeJan.*oode@tmb.state.t[.us  TMB suspends SeJuLn pK\sLcLan On MarcK 1 201 a dLscLplLnar\ panel of tKe Te[as MedLcal Board temporarLl\ suspended  ZLtKout notLce tKe Te[as medLc ...

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Title: Medical Board 2007 - April - Executive

Description: Medical Board 2007 - April - Executive Committee April 12, 2007

Document: ... uld reduce the disconnect between field staff and office staff. Robert Simpson provided the Board with an overview of the proposed rules to be considered during the Licensure, Disciplinary Process Review Committee (DPRC), and Executive Committee meetings. Dr. Patrick discussed a meeting that took pl ...

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Title: Medical Board 2007 - April - Finance

Description: Medical Board 2007 - April - Finance Committee April 12, 2007

Document: ... without creating conflict with the Comptroller's Office. Agenda item #4 Update on budget as of March 31, 2007. Mr. Ayala reviewed the distributed Finance Committee Report. Mr. Ayala stated the report includes both an overview and a more detailed breakdown of both the General Revenue and GeneralReve ...

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Title: Medical Board 2007 - April - Full Board

Description: Medical Board 2007 - April - Full Board Committee Meeting Minutes April 13, 2007

Document: ... mission from the Legislative Budget Board and the Office of the Governor to exceed the agencys FTE cap to employ an additional six FTEs in the Licensure Division, contingent upon passage of HB 15 or similar legislation appropriating additional funding for this purpose. Discussion Item #2, Committee ...

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Title: Medical Board 2007 - August - Licensure

Description: Medical Board 2007 - August - Licensure Committee Meeting Minutes

Document: ... es for prioritization; to continue to rely on the Office of Rural and Community Affairs as the entity to determine rural areas; and, to use the agreement presented, with additional language regarding the consequences of non-compliance with the agreement, for physician applicants requesting priority ...

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Title: Medical Board 2007 - February - Executive

Description: Medical Board 2007 - February - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

Document: ... l Funds Audit Manager both of the State Auditor's Office who presented their report to the Board which began last fall due to legislative interest. The State Auditor's Office reported that the agency had made progress in terms of improving methodology to anticipate costs and expenditures. According ...

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Title: Medical Board 2007 - February - Finance

Description: Medical Board 2007 - February - Finance Committee Meeting Minutes

Document: ... to the earlier presentation of the State Auditors Office audit and asked for questions. Agenda item #4 Report on Fiscal Year 07 Budget. Ms. Goode and Mr. Ayala reviewed the distributed Finance Committee Report. Ms. Goode and Mr. Ayala stated the report includes both an overview and a more detailed b ...

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Title: Medical Board 2007 - June - Executive

Description: Medical Board 2007 - June - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

Document: ... ture. Ms. Goode explained that once the Governors Office signs the final supplemental bill, funds would then be available to pay back what was borrowed for the end of last fiscal year, six new FTEs and an upgrade in Enforcement. Robert Simpson discussed the two issues already settled with the Attor ...

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Title: Medical Board 2007 - June - Finance

Description: Medical Board 2007 - June - Finance Committee Meeting Minutes

Document: ... e quarterly reports completed by the Comptrollers Office to monitor how documents are created, entered, and released. Ms. Cuellar also discussed how payments are processed, travel, and the upcoming training courses that the Finance staff will be attending. Agenda item #3 Discussion regarding travel ...

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Title: Medical Board 2007 - June - Full Board

Description: Medical Board 2007 - June - Full Board Committee Meeting Minutes

Document: ... J.D., Deputy Assistant Attorney General from the Office of the Attorney General, and thanked him for his guidance. Mr. Pitner said his has been a pleasure working closely with the board and introduced his replacement at the Office of the Attorney General, Mike Crowley, J.D. Dr. Price moved, Ms. So ...

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Title: Medical Board 2007 - November - DPRC

Description: Medical Board 2007 - November - Minutes of the Disciplinary Process Review Committee

Document: ... le review and proposed amendments to Chapter 192, Office Based Anesthesia Services , to include changes to 192.2 Provisions of Anesthesia Services in Outpatient Settings. Discussion, recommendation and possible action regarding proposed rule Chapter 187, Subchapter 187.75-187.81 Imposition of Admini ...

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Title: Medical Board 2008 - April - DPRC

Description: Medical Board 2008 - April - Minutes of the Disciplinary Process Review Committee

Document: ... eview the previous information and the additional Office of the Inspector General Report. Dr. Price moved to amend the motion of Item 2.A.i., Log #06-2920 to refer the case to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and Ms. Fredricks seconded. Motion carried. Vote was taken ...

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Title: Medical Board 2008 - August - DPRC

Description: Medical Board 2008 - August - Minutes of the Disciplinary Process Review Committee

Document: ... ion be expanded to investigate the application of office procedures, release of records, and potential forgery of documents at the facility involved in this case. Motion carried. Dr. McMichael moved, and Dr. Khan seconded; the motion passed at 12:08p.m. to go into Executive Session deliberations con ...

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Title: Medical Board 2008 - December - Full Board

Description: Medical Board 2008 - December - Full Board Committee Meeting Minutes

Document: ... ditional stakeholder group input. l. Chapter 192 Office Based Anesthesia , Rule Review with amendments to 192.2, Provision of Anesthesia Services in Outpatient Settings. No written comments were received and no one signed up to present oral comments. Dr. Shulkin moved, Dr. McNeese seconded, and th ...

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Title: Medical Board 2008 - December - Licensure

Description: Medical Board 2008 - December - Licensure Committee Meeting Minutes

Document: ... ttee regarding this section of the rules 9. 192.2 Office Based Anesthesia Services Provision of Anesthesia Services in Outpatient Settings no changes were presented to the committee regarding this section of the rules Item 9b Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners Rules. There were none. Agend ...

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Are complaints public information?

“... Formal complaints filed by the Board at the State Office of Administrative Hearings are public documents. ”

My physician closed his office. How do I get my medical records?

“Put your request in writing and send it to the physician’s address listed on the physician’s Profile on the TMB website. You can also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may also be availa ... ”

How do I find a new physician?

“... dividual health plan or employer’s benefits office. Plans will have a listing of providers who accept your insurance and can offer further guidance. For physicians who accept Medicare payments, visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Physician Compare: https://www.medicare.gov/ph ... ”

How do I find out about career opportunities for physicians in rural Texas?

“... rtunities in rural Texas please contact the State Office of Rural Health or the Southern Rural Access Program ”

I am an anesthesiologist. I contract out my services to other physicians to provide anesthesia for procedures in their offices. Since the anesthesia is not done in my office and I am only a contractor, do I need to register for Office Based Anesthesia (OBA)?

“Yes, both the anesthesiologist and the physician performing the procedure should be registered for OBA. Statute states that each physician who administers anesthesia or performs a procedure for which anesthesia services are performed in an outpatient setting shall register for OBA and comply with cu ... ”

How much does OBA registration cost?

“The biennial registration fee for office-based anesthesia is a total of $210, per physician and should be combined with the biennial registration.For off cycle OBA registration, please submit a hard copy registration form with the correct pro-rated fee.  Please note that payments for the i ... ”

What are the continuing education requirements for pain management clinics?

“... PAs, x-ray techs, phlebotomists, RNs, MAs, etc.). Office staff, such as managers, janitors, etc. who do not provide medical services, would not be required to meet the CME requirement, but would need to be listed in response to a pain clinic audit which requires listing all clinic personnel for that ... ”

Who has to register for office-based anesthesia?

“ A physician who provides level II-IV anesthesia services in an outpatient setting (including analgesics and anxiolytics). A physician who performs a procedure for which level II-IV anesthesia services are provided in an outpatient setting (including analgesics and anxiolytics). ... ”

Who does not need to register for office-based anesthesia?

“OBA registration does not apply to physicians who practice in the following settings: An outpatient setting in which only local anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, or both are used. Any setting physically located outside the State of Texas. A licensed hospital, including an outpatient facility of t ... ”

I just found out that my fingerprints were rejected. May I immediately request new fingerprint cards?

“... nts can be rejected by either DPS or the FBI. Our office will not communicate that a reprint is needed until we receive your unique reference code, which you may then use on the IdentoGo site to waive the fee for a required reprint. ”

Will I continue to renew my NCT registry in my birth month?

“... MB will be completed on a different schedule than DSHS, with all permits expiring during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month). Moving forward NCTs on the Registry will expire once a year, on June 30th. As part of the transition from DSHS t ... ”

Will I continue to renew my license in my birth month?

“... ugh TMB is completed on a different schedule than DSHS, with all permits expiring during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month).  MRT and LMRT licensees will expire twice a year, February 28th or August 31st. As part of the transition f ... ”

Will I continue to renew my license in my birth month?

“... MB will be completed on a different schedule than DSHS, with all permits expiring during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month). Moving forward respiratory care practitioner licensees will expire twice a year, on May 31st or November 30th. A ... ”

Will I continue to renew my license in my birth month?

“... MB will be completed on a different schedule than DSHS, with all permits expiring during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month). Moving forward medical physicist licensees will expire once a year, on May 31st.As part of the transition from DSHS t ... ”

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