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Jointly Owned Entities Physicians/Physician Assistants

“House Bill 2098 (2011) allows entities to be jointly owned by physicians and physician assistants subject to certain limitations, including percent of ownership by physician assistants. There are annual reporting requirements for physician and physician assistant owners.   Highlights include: ... ”

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Licensure Credential Verification Process Letter

“January 1, 2024   To whom it may concern:   The Texas Medical board has a website located at http://www.tmb.state.tx.us . We have a public web based verification system that is run in-house located on our website. To access this database choose the link “Look up a License” from ... ”

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Full Texas Medical License Overview

“The Texas Medical Board issues a full unrestricted medical license to qualified physicians to practice medicine in Texas.  Applicants who do not qualify for a full medical license may qualify for a limited license or permit.  The Licensure Department of the Texas Medical Board is committed ... ”

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Useful Links to Related Sites

“... tability Act Education/Schools All United States Medical Schools Medical Schools Osteopathic Medical Colleges Texas Medical Schools Baylor College of Medicine (Houston) Texas A&M University Health Science Center Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Texas Tech University Health Scienc ... ”

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Texas Medical Board Committees

“... e following: review Board meeting agendas; ensure records are maintained of all committee actions; delegate tasks to other committees; take action on urgent matters that may arise between Board meetings; review contract negotiations; review staff reports regarding finances and the budget. Finance Co ... ”

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Electronic Death Certificate Registration

“... u're a physician and you will EVER be called upon to sign a death certificate, state law requires you to register with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to file the certificate electronically. You cannot wait until a death has occurred in order to register; that’s too late, ... ”

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Texas Medical Board History

“In 1837, the Medical Practice Act was written by Dr. Anson Jones, one of the few formally trained physicians in Texas at that time. The Congress of the Republic of Texas then created the Board of Medical Censors for the purposes of administering examinations and granting medical licenses. The Board ... ”

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Texas Medical Board Overview

“ The Texas Medical Board consists of 12 physician members and seven public members appointed for six-year terms by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The full Board convenes five times a year. Typical Board business includes interviewing licensure candidates, considering disciplinary matters, ... ”

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Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Designation

“... (2011) allows hospitals in certain circumstances to directly hire physicians.   Chief Medical Officer Designation/Contact Form Compromise of Medical Judgement Report Form   The bill requires that a hospital directly hiring physicians appoint a chief medical officer and put in place poli ... ”

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Laws/Practice Acts

“... assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, medical radiologic technologists, medical physicists, perfusionists, and respiratory care practitioners. The relevant chapters are listed below.   The complete code is available here: Full Texas Occupations Code. Code Highlights: Physician ... ”

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Non-Profit Health Organizations Registration

“... ce Acts) and Board Rules authorize the Texas Medical Board to approve and certify two types of health organizations which meet certain strict criteria. Both types of nonprofit health organizations must keep TMB informed of changes in their by-laws and boards of directors, and must file detailed ... ”

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Non-Profit Health Organizations Licensing

“... Acts ) and Board Rules authorizes the Texas Medical Board to approve and certify two types of health organizations which meet certain strict criteria. Both types of nonprofit health organizations must keep TMB informed of changes in their by-laws and boards of directors, and must file detailed ... ”

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Consumer/Public Quick Links

“... nse Place a Complaint Calendar & Agendas Open Records TMB Data Reports Consumer Guides Laws & Rules Press Releases TMB Bulletins Contact Us ”

Tanning Advisory Statement

“House Bill 1310 (2009) required the Texas Medical Board to approve the advisory statement regarding the dangers and health implications of tanning and has made the statement available on this website for easy download and printing by a tanning facility owner or operator. Printable Tanning Advis ... ”

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Consent Form - Abortion Procedure on a Minor

“This Form has been adopted by the Texas Medical Board in accordance with the requirements of §164.052(c), Texas Occupations Code (enacted by SB 419, 79th Legislature, 2005) and is published in 22 Texas Administrative Code §165.6(f). The purpose of this Form is to allow the physician to obt ... ”

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Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?

“... 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. ”