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“Several types of licensees are required to submit their fingerprints for state and national criminal history background checks prior to renewal, per statutory requirements.
Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee (see the Fin ... ”
“Is there any other documentation I need to provide when I submit my application to take the LMRT Exam?
In order to obtain authorization to attempt passage of the exam, an individual must provide the following documentation:
evidence of current enrollment in an a ... ”
“... as 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 Designated Practice." Clinics that choose to apply for the & ... ”
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Are the Physicians being singled out?
How much is it going to cost?
Does the fingerprinting fee benefit the TMB?
When do we have to do it?
Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?
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“... nuing 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.
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Description: Medical Radiologic Technology Board Member Listing & Terms
Document: ... lton, J.D., Executive DirectorRobert Bredt, M.D., Medical Director
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Description: Rule Changes Effective April 3, 2017
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Description: Acupuncture 2016 - May - Full Board Minutes
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BOARD MEETING MINUTESMay The meeting was called to order at 9:36a.m. byAllen D. Cline, L.Ac., Presiding Officer
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Description: Medical Board 2017 - March - Full Board Minutes
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Description: Medical Board 2017 - June - Finance Committee Minutes
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARDFINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTESJuneDr. Zaafran announced the temporary appointment of J. “Scott” Holliday, D.O.M.B.A,as Chair of the Finance Committee in Julie Attebury’s absence. Dr. Holliday called the meeting to order at 10:08a.m. Committee members present wer ...
Description: Medical Board 2017 - June - Executive Committee Minutes
Document: ... eeting MinutesJune 15, 2017The meeting was called to order at 9:02a.m. by the Chair,
Description: Medical Board 2017 - June - Advertising Ad Hoc Committee Minutes
Document: ... CommitteeThursday, June 15The meeting was called to order at 9:09 a.m.by thehair, Timothy WebbCommittee
Description: Medical Board 2017 - June - Disciplinary Process Review Committee Minutes: Agenda Item 03: TX PHP Report; Agenda Item 09: List of Potential Expert Panelist; Agenda Item 13: Legal Dismissals; Agenda Item 13: Case List
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARDMINUTES OF THEDISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVIEW COMMITTEEJune 15Chair Margaret C. McNeese, M.D.called the meeting to order at Othermembers present wereJames “Scott” Holliday, D.O.,
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Description: PA Statistics 2017 May - Physician Assistants by School of Graduation
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423
UNIV OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH, GALVESTON
1193
115
1308
UNIV OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, DALLAS
725
92
817
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542
5147
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Description: Physician Statistics 2017 May - Physicians by Specialty
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Description: Physician Statistics 2017 May - Physicians by School of Graduation
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634
5398
Baylor Houston
518
3389
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4280
606
4886
UTHSC San Antonio
3868
481
4349
UTHSC Houston
3729
446
4175
TX Tech
2154
262
2416
TX A&M
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130
1269
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Description: Physician Statistics 2017 May - Physicians In and Out of State
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3346
28368
US Graduate
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7342
28253
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4033
18964
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0
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60864
14721
75585
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Description: Acupuncture 2016 - October - Education Committee Minutes
Document: ... ING MINUTESOctober 21, 2016The meeting was called to order at a.m.Rachelle L. Webb, Chair
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Description: Medical Board 2017 - June - Licensure Committee Minutes
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Completion of remaining Continuing Medical Education required by Board rule 166.2 for r current medical license registration period.This recommendation is based on the licensee’s time out of the active practice of medicine. Dr. Guerra seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion pa ...
“... ngerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal,per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 604.1523. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal,per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 604.1523.
“... ing 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 to TMB, existing medical physicist licenses will have their first registration ... ”
Will I continue to renew my license in my birth month?
Registration/renewal through TMB 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 to TMB, existing medical physicist licenses will have their first registration with TMB per the existing permit expiration date. The renewal fee charged at the time of the first renewal with TMB will be pro-rated to bring the permits in line with the new expiration dates.
“... e is no grace period for the expiration date of a Medical Physicist permit. Once the expiration date has occurred, a penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for o ... ”
What is the penalty for renewing past the expiration date?
There is no grace period for the expiration date of a Medical Physicist permit. Once the expiration date has occurred, a penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled.
“... he fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 602.2101. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 602.2101.
“No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without del ... ”
Are CRNA’s authorized to practice independent of physician supervision and delegation?
No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without delegation by a physician.” (Page 5). Since the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, CRNAs must be properly delegated this act by a physician. A CRNA who administers anesthesia without proper delegation from a physician would be liable for the unlicensed practice of medicine.
“... 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 t ... ”
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.
“As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information. ... ”
What amount of detail must be in the documentation of the PMP check?
As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information.
“... individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group. ”
Does everyone at my practice have to apply for a waiver or just the medical director?
Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group.
“... ng 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 ... ”
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.
“Your waiver is good for one year. It will expire one year from the date that the waiver is approved. ”
How long will my waiver last?
Your waiver is good for one year. It will expire one year from the date that the waiver is approved.
“A Board issued 6-digit ID number is required for submitting your fingerprints. This ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. If you were assigned a 5-digit ID number at the time of your application submission, please use a leading zero when submitting your fingerprints. Exa ... ”
What if my Board issued ID number is only 5 digits long?
A Board issued 6-digit ID number is required for submitting your fingerprints. This ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. If you were assigned a 5-digit ID number at the time of your application submission, please use a leading zero when submitting your fingerprints. Example: ID number “12345” becomes “012345”.
“... 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. ”
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.
“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 ... ”
Why does the application ask about my mental and physical health status?
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 practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the application does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.
“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 ... ”
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 practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the renewal process does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.