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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 ... ”

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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 September 6, 2024

Description: TMB disciplines 22 physicians at August meeting

Document: Texas Medical Board Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember, 2024Media contact: communications@tmb.state.tx.us Customer service: 5127030 or 8004062TMB disciplines physicians at AugustmeetingAt its Augustmeeting, substances. The Board found that Dr. Tolleson improperly prescribed controlled subst ...

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Title: TMB Legislative Appropriations Request FY 26-27

Description: TMB Legislative Appropriations Request FY 26-27

Document: ... with the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) and the Office of the Governor, Budget and Policy Division, is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that the electronic submission to the LBB via the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST) and the PDF file submitted via the LBB Documen ...

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Title: TMB Ch. 173 Proposed Rule Summary-Resumen Normas Propuestas

Description: TMB Ch. 173 Proposed Rule Summary-Resumen Normas Propuestas

Document: Proposed New Chapter 173 OFFICE BASED ANESTHESIASummaryThe rulesexplain the registrationinspection,practicestandards and minimum equipment requirements when providing anesthesia services in an outpatient setting.The rules further outlineadditional standards applicable to outpatient settings based up ...

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Title: Chapter 160 Medical Board Duties - Preamble and Rule

Description: Chapter 160 Medical Board Duties - Preamble and Rule

Document: ... l may be submitted using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/fKF0p6vbfYpublic hearing will be held at a later date.Comments on the proposal will be accepted for 30 days following publication. The repeal of the rules is proposed under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153.001 ...

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Title: Chapter 161 Physician Licensure - Preamble and Rule

Description: Chapter 161 Physician Licensure - Preamble and Rule

Document: ... l may be submitted using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/7w0wqZgqvU. A public hearing will be held at a later date.Comments on the proposal will be accepted for 30 days following publication.The repeal of the rules is proposed under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153. ...

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Title: Chapter 162 Physician Profiles - Preamble and Rule

Description: Chapter 162 Physician Profiles - Preamble and Rule

Document: ... al may be submitted using this link:https://forms.office.com/g/9KcRP3vMGq. A public hearing will be held at a later date.Comments on the proposal will be accepted for 30 days following publication. The repeal of the rules is proposed under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153 ...

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Title: Chapter 163 Medical Records - Preamble and Rule

Description: Chapter 163 Medical Records - Preamble and Rule

Document: ... may be submitted using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/ENi91rHrTG. A public hearing will be held at a later date.Comments on the proposal will be accepted for 30 days following publication. The repeal of the rules is proposed under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153 ...

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Title: Chapter 164 Physician Advertising - Preamble and Rule

Description: Chapter 164 Physician Advertising - Preamble and Rule

Document: ... l may be submitted using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/T7zq3qSM1ipublic hearing will be held at a later date.Comments on the proposal will be accepted for 30 days following publication. The repeal of the rules is proposed under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153.001 ...

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Title: Chapter 169 Physician Delegation - Preamble and Rule

Description: Chapter 169 Physician Delegation - Preamble and Rule

Document: ... may be submitted using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/9LtjjNnzmD. A public hearing will be held at a later date.Comments on the proposal will be accepted for 30 days following publication. The repealof the rules is proposed under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153. ...

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Title: Chapter 170 Investigational Agents - Preamble and Rule

Description: Chapter 170 Investigational Agents - Preamble and Rule

Document: ... may be submitted using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/dN5CVcxeKm. A public hearing will be held at a later date.Comments on the proposal will be accepted for 30 days following publication. The repealof the rules is proposed under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153. ...

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Title: Chapter 171 Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Preamble and Rule

Description: Chapter 171 Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Preamble and Rule

Document: ... may be submitted using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/sytKBdXtLz. A public hearing will be held at a later date.Comments on the proposal will be accepted for 30 days following publication. The repeal of the rules is proposed under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153 ...

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Title: Chapter 172 Pain Management Clinics - Preamble and Rule

Description: Chapter 172 Pain Management Clinics - Preamble and Rule

Document: ... may be submitted using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/7RY3QA7SbKA public hearing will be held at a later date.Comments on the proposal will be accepted for 30 days following publication. 3 The repeal of the rules is proposed under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Â ...

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Title: Chapter 173 Office Based Anesthesia - Preamble and Rule

Description: Chapter 173 Office Based Anesthesia - Preamble and Rule

Document: ... ses the repeal of current Chapter 192, concerning Office (1) there is noadditional estimated cost to the state or to local governments expected as a result of enforcing or administering these proposed repealand new sections;(2) there are no estimated reductions in costs to the state or to local gove ...

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Title: Chapter 174 Business Organizations - Preamble and Rule

Description: Chapter 174 Business Organizations - Preamble and Rule

Document: ... l may be submitted using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/jq6GTk5RFJ. A public hearing will be held at a later date.Comments on the proposal will be accepted for 30 days following publication. The repeal of the rules is proposed under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153 ...

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Title: Chapter 175 Telemedicine - Preamble and Rule

Description: Chapter 175 Telemedicine - Preamble and Rule

Document: ... may be submitted using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/e6riGJaRDp. A public hearing will be held at a later date.Comments on the proposal will be accepted for 30 days following publication. The repeal of the rules is proposed under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated, §153 ...

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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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