“... sion, in an effort to combat the opioid crisis in Texas, there were multiple bills passed requiring physicians, physician assistants and other licensees to complete certain specific opioid related continuing medical education. These new CME requirements outlined above apply to the renewal ... ”
“... esignated or otherwise approved for credit by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners based on a review and recommendation of the course content by the Education Committee of the board (see “List of Current Approved Courses” below),
are offered by Approved Providers&nbs ... ”
“... law House Bill 1616 which was passed by the 87th Texas Legislature, making Texas the 33rd member state to join the Compact.
For more information on the Compact, FAQs, informational videos, and how to qualify for licensing through this pathway, please visit the IMLCC’s website: https://www.iml ... ”
“... rescribing Requirement
Effective January 1, 2021, Texas Health and Safety Code, §§481.0755 requires that prescriptions for controlled substances to be issued electronically, except in limited circumstances, or unless a waiver has been granted by the appropriate agency.
A prescription ... ”
“... inting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Please be advised that taking a photo is part of the fingerprinting process and a requirement. The Department of Public Safety has requested that Idento ... ”
“... nbsp;
I have an active LMRT certificate in Texas, and I would like to take part of the exam to add a modality to my license. Is there any limit on the number of attempts I have to pass this new portion of the exam?
No. ”
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A pain management clinic may not operate in Texas without obtaining a certificate from the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Certain exemptions apply and can be found in Texas Occupations Code (TOC) §168.002.
A pain management clinic may now apply to be designated as a "Gold Designa ... ”
“... Continuing Education Tracking with CE Broker.
The Texas Medical Board has partnered with CE Broker, an online continuing education compliance platform, to provide our licensees with an additional tool to help them more easily find, track, and report continuing education coursework.
All PHYSICIAN, RE ... ”
Description: Rule Changes Effective March 27, 2018
Document: ... the link below for access to the rule text in the Texas Administrative Code:
http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=3&ti=22&pt=9
RULE CHANGES ADOPTED
CHAPTER 16
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LICENSURE
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Active Practice of Medicine
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Description: Medical Board 2021 - June - Licensure Committee Minutes
Document:
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TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
LICENSURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
VIDEO CONFERENCE MEETING
June 10
, 2021
e meeting was called to order
9:3
4
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by
Roberto Martinez, M.D.,
Chair
. Other Committee members
present were
Michael Cokinos,
George De Loach, D.O.,
Kandace Farmer, D.O ...
Description: Texas Physician Assistant Board suspends San Antonio physician assistant (Montoya)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2021
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Texas Physician Assistant Board
suspends
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physician
assistant
On
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202 ...
Description: TMB restricts Houston physician (Inbody)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2020
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Description: Medical Radiologic Technology Board Full Board Minutes (February 5, 2021)
Document: ... ;/MCI;
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4 ;TEXAS BOARD OF MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGYBOARD MEETING MINUTESFebruary 5, 2021Video Conferencehe meeting was called to order at .m. by Anthony Tony Jaso, Presiding Officer
Texas Board of Medical Radiologic TechnologyFeb ...
Description: Medical Board 2021 - June - Finance Committee Minutes
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARDFINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTESJune 10, 2021Committee Chair Michael Cokinos called the meeting to order at a.m. Committee members present were Sharon BarnesSherif Z. Zaafran, M.D.and Kandace B. FarmerD.O., were present.Other board members present wereJames J.D. Distefano, D.O.; ...
Description: PA Board 2017 November - Full Board Minutes
Document:
TEXAS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD
BOARD MEETING
November 3, 2017
The meeting was called to order at
11:00
a.m. by Jason Cooper, PA
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C, Presiding Officer.
Other board
members present were:
Karrie L. Crosby, PA
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C, Secretary;
Clayton “Clay” P. Bulls,
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Jenn ...
Description: PA Board 2018 March - Licensure Committee Minutes
Document: ... to the full Board that the applicant be granted a Texas physician assistant license. Ms. Crosbyseconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion passedApplicant #2052 appeared before the Committee with legal counsel, Rodney Montes, on referral by the Executive Director. Mr. Rushmovethat the com ...
Description: TMB suspends Rockwall physician (Pflieger)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9
, 2018
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TMB suspends
Rockwall
physician
On
April 6
, 2018
, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medic ...
Description: Medical Board Names Executive Director
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13
, 2018
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Medical Board
Names Executive Director
Pictured L to R: Dr. Sherif Za
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Description: Rule Changes Effective April 15, 2018
Document: ... the link below for access to the rule text in the Texas Administrative Code:
http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=3&ti=22&pt=9
RULE CHANGES ADOPTED
CHAPTER 186. RESPIRATORY CARE
CHAPTER 186. RESPIRATORY CARE
The amendment to
186.2
, concerning
Definiti ...
Description: TMB suspends Cleburne physician (Dang)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19
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On
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, 2018
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Texas Med ...
Description: TMB suspends Temple physician (Palmer)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 23
, 2018
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Description: Acupuncture 2018 - October - Full Board Minutes
Document: Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
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Description: TMB suspends Corpus Christi physician-in-training (Dahlke)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6
, 2021
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“... bsp;APRNs should look to guidance provided by the Texas Board of Nursing for how to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses. ”
Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?
Yes, if you are a physician or a physician assistant.
Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.
PAs are likewise required to register their supervising physicians with the Board prior to beginning to practice under the employment or prescriptive authority agreement. They are also required to notify the Board within 30 days of any change to the scope of the delegation.
APRNs should look to guidance provided by the Texas Board of Nursing for how to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses.
“... ss Program page, found here: https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/patient-access/ ”
May patients or patient guardians request a copy of their PMP history, including who has accessed that history?
Yes. A patient, the patient’s parent or legal guardian if the patient is a minor, or the patient’s legal guardian if the patient is an incapacitated person, may receive a copy of the patient’s PMP record, including a list of who has accessed that record.
For more information on how to submit a request, please review the Pharmacy Board’s Patient Access Program page, found here: https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/patient-access/
“... itioners: APRN waivers are determined by the Texas Board of Nursing. Information on the waiver process for the APRNs is available on the Texas Board of Nursing Website. ”
Do delegates who have prescribing authority have to apply for their own waiver or are they covered by the supervising physician’s waiver?
If the supervising physician has a waiver, then the prescribing delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means. If a prescribing delegate is issuing a prescription under the authority of a physician who does not have a waiver, then the prescribing delegate must issue the prescription via e-prescribing.
If an individual wants to look up whether a prescribing delegate has a waver they can do so as listed below:
For physician assistants: A PA’s waiver status will not be viewable on their TMB public profile. Each PA’s public profile has a link to their supervising physician’s profile page. The physician’s profile page will list the waiver status.
For nurse practitioners: APRN waivers are determined by the Texas Board of Nursing. Information on the waiver process for the APRNs is available on the Texas Board of Nursing Website.
“... blic profile here: Look up a LicenseNOTE: Per the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, a “pharmacist is not responsible for ensuring there is a waiver. In addition, there is no requirement of the pharmacist to ensure an appropriate waiver is granted.” ... ”
How can someone determine if a practitioner has a waiver?
If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s public profile. You can look up a prescriber’s public profile here: Look up a License
NOTE: Per the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, a “pharmacist is not responsible for ensuring there is a waiver. In addition, there is no requirement of the pharmacist to ensure an appropriate waiver is granted.”
“... you are granted a waiver, it applies to all your Texas practice locations. ”
Do I need a waiver for each of my practice locations?
No. If you are granted a waiver, it applies to all your Texas practice locations.
“... inting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ”
Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?
Not at this time. Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee, payable directly to IdentoGo. Results of the fingerprinting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.