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EMS – Off-line Medical Director Registration

“A physician who acts as an off-line medical director for an EMS service in the state of Texas is required to register as such with both the Texas Medical Board and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). As of July 2014, the TMB registration is part of the physician biennial registrati ... ”

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EMS - Waivers

“... a physician may not hold the position of off-line medical director for more than 20 EMS providers unless the physician obtains a waiver.   The TMB may grant a waiver to allow a physician to serve as an off-line medical director for more than 20 EMS providers, if the physician provides evidence ... ”

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EMS - CME

“For each EMS medical director there are additional continuing education requirements.   Per Board rule 169.12 each EMS off-line medical director is required to meet the following requirements: within two years, either before or after initial notification to the board of holding the position as ... ”

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NCT and LMRT Training Programs

“... nal services designed to train persons to perform medical radiologic procedures until they have received official notice from the Board that their program has been approved.      A personal appearance before the Medical Radiologic Technology Board’s Education Committee may be re ... ”

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Board Approved Fellowship Overview

“... roved by: the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), or a member board of the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (BOS)   Apply Complete and submit the Boar ... ”

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Institutional Review Board (IRB) Annual Report

“... ting criteria below has been adopted by the Texas Medical Board in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 1003 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and 22 Texas Administrative Code §170.6.   An Investigational Review Board (IRB) overseeing clinical trials of invest ... ”

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District Review Committees Overview

“The Medical Board's four District Review Committees evaluate medical practice and professional competency, and make recommendations on investigations conducted by the Board. Districts are comprised of counties in four geographic regions of the state as further defined in Chapter 160.6 of Board ... ”

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Ebola-related CME Opportunity

“... proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment Physician Participation Upon completion of viewing the online presentation, please follow the instructions at the end of the presentation to complete the evaluation. Once the evaluation is completed, the user will be provided the option to ... ”

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Position Statements

“  EMR Position Statement - The Medical Board's position statement on maintaining accurate Electronic Medical Records. (April 2015) Acupuncture CPT Billing Position Statement - The State Board of Acupuncture Examiners' position statement on CPT coding for properly documented acupu ... ”

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Facility-Based Prescriptive Delegation

“... CILITY-BASED CARE Section 157.0511(b-1)(1) of the Medical Practice Act relates to prescribing to patients while in a hospital facility-based practice under Section 157.054.  This language allows a properly authorized PA or APRN, consistent with policies approved by the hospital's medical staff ... ”

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Social Media Policy

“The Texas Medical Board (TMB) Social Media Policy is based on the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Social Medial Guidelines and may be subject to revision at any time. TMB’s social media sites are created for the limited purpose of disseminating information to Board licensees, ... ”

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Transfer of Occupational Programs from DSHS (S.B. 202)

“... ment 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. Please click on the links in th ... ”

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Application Process Overview

“... ment 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.   Online JP Exam & Stu ... ”

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Application Process Overview

“... ment 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.   JP EXAM UPDATE: Medical ... ”

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Application Process Overview

“... ment 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.   JP EXAM UPDATE: Medical ... ”

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Title: Press Release May 08, 2007

Description: Press Release May 08, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 8, 2007 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Horace B. Halbert Jr., M.D., of ...

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Title: Press Release May 13, 2008

Description: Press Release May 13, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Implements Fast-Track Procedure for Minor Violati ...

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Title: Press Release May 14, 2004

Description: Press Release May 14, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: 2004 Press Releases Friday, May 14, 2004 Medical Board Suspends License of Donald D. Hughes, M.D. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took action to temporarily suspend the license of Donald D. Hughes, M.D., License #E8575, without notice after determining that Dr. Hughes' continu ...

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Title: Press Release May 17, 2006

Description: Press Release May 17, 2006 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 17, 2006 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Mark R. Prince, M.D., of Dalla ...

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Title: Press Release May 17, 2007

Description: Press Release May 17, 2007 A(PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 17, 2007 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends Licenses Armando Chavez, M.D., and Edmun ...

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Title: Press Release May 17, 2007

Description: Press Release May 17, 2007 B (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 17, 2007 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Ramiro Hernandez, M.D., of Or ...

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Title: Press Release May 17, 2010

Description: Press Release May 17, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 17, 2010 Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 or leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Suspends License of Stephen Frank Waller, M.D., of Co ...

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Title: Press Release May 17, 2011

Description: Press Release May 17, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2011 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Board suspends Austin physician, David Jacoby, M.D. On Monday, May 16, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board held a Temporary ...

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Title: Press Release May 21, 2002

Description:  Press Release May 21, 2002 (PDF File)

Document: ... May 16-17 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 25 licensed physicians. Twenty-three received one or more of the following actions: 10 surrender/revocations, of which one was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; six suspensions, of which two were st ...

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Title: Press Release May 21, 2007

Description:  Press Release May 21, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 21, 2007 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Douglas Wayne Wheeler, M.D., of ...

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Title: Press Release May 24, 2010

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

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 24, 2010 Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 or leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Suspends License of Don Martin ONeal, M.D., of Sulphu ...

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Title: Press Release May 24, 1999

Description:  Press Release May 24, 1999 (PDF File)

Document: ... May 13-14 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 15 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: one revocation; four suspensions, of which one was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; five restrictions; two public repriman ...

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Title: Press Release May 27, 2008

Description:  Press Release May 27, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 TMB TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETINGS Board also will Offer Licensing Seminars to Ass ...

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Title: Press Release May 27, 1998

Description:  Press Release May 27, 1998 (PDF File)

Document: ... May 14-16 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 21 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: four revocations; nine suspensions, of which six were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; three restrictions with various ter ...

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Title: Press Release May 29, 2001

Description:  Press Release May 29, 2001 (PDF File)

Document: ... May 17-18 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 21 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: five surrender/revocations; five suspensions, of which two were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; two restrictions; four pu ...

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Why am I asked about my mental and physical health status during renewal?

“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee.  However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”