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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 ... ”
“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, ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
“... 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.
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There is no attempt limit; however, there is a fee for each attempt.
I don’t know my TMB ID number to create a My TMB account?
For applications filed online, this number is in an automated email sent to the email address registered with the application the next business day. Please check ... ”
“... atients the opportunity to obtain a copy of their medical records or have their records transferred.
Notification shall be accomplished by:
letter or email to each patient seen in the last two years by the departing physician; and
posting a notice in a conspicuous location in the physician's ... ”
“Board rule 163.5 states that a custodian of records is as follows:
in case of physician death - the administrator, executor of the estate, or other court appointed individual, unless part of a group practice or pre-existing appointments/instructions are in place;
in case of physician mental or ... ”
“A physician is not required to provide notice of his or her discontinuation of practice to patients if the physician:
treated the patient while in a locum tenens position at a practice location for a period of no longer than six months at that location. For the purpose of this section, "locu ... ”
“General JP Exam facts:
The fee for the JP exam will be $34 per attempt.
Unlimited attempts available, unless otherwise notified by TMB staff.
A passing score is 75 or better.
The JP exam is administered through a third-party vendor, eStrategy Solutions.
Upon passage of the exam scores will be sent ... ”
Description: TEXAS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD BOARD MEETING December 14, 2012
Document: ... .D, PA-C; and Stanley Wang, M.D, liaison from the Medical Board. Reginald Baptiste, M.D.; James Endicott, Jr.; Michael Reis, M.D. were not present. Staff members present were Mari Robinson, Executive Director; Robert Bredt, M.D., Medical Director; Tonie Knight, Licensure Manager; Jennifer Kaufman, A ...
Description: PA Board 2008 February, Licensure Committee
Document: ... he Open Meetings Act, GOVT CODE, 551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, TEX. OCC. CODE ANN., 152.009; and the Physician Assistant Licensing Act, TEX. OCC. CODE ANN., 204.208, 204.254, 204.305, and 204.306; and Attorney Generals Opinion No. H-484.
There was no final action, decision, or vote with re ...
Description: PA Board 2005 July, Full Board
Document: ... for receiving Physician Assistant Board input on Medical Board rules as required by SB419. Michele Shackelford presented a summary of the requirements under the Sunset Bill, SB 419, concerning early stakeholder input in the development of rules for the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. The Te ...
Description: Medical Board 2006 April, Executive
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES APRIL 6, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. by Board President, Roberta M. Kalafut, D.O. Committee members present were Eddie J. Miles, Jr., and John W. Pate, Jr., M.D. Larry Price, D.O., arrived after roll call. Other Board mem ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 April, Full Board Min
Document: ... posed amendments to board rules regarding patient records, was next. Ms. Soffer reviewed the proposed amendments to Chapter 183 regarding patient records. There was discussion about clarifying that the records should be written in both English, as well as an alternate language appropriate to the pat ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 February, Full Board Min
Document: ... etary needs. Agenda item #4, discussion regarding medical records and prescriptions, was next. Ms. Soffer explained that at the December 2002 Medical Board meeting, a request was made that the Acupuncture Board discuss whether it is appropriate to keep medical records in a language other than Englis ...
Description: Acupuncture 2003 October, Education
Document: ... edicine, Inc., Austin, Texas: HIPAA and the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act
(2 practice management credits and 2 ethics credits); and Special Issues in Insurance Coverage (focus on acupuncturists) (3 practice management credits). Dr. Rascoe moved, Ms. Smith seconded, and the motion passed to rec ...
Description: Acupuncture 2005 January, Education
Document: ... gue (8 herbal); and Ethics for Maintaining Client Records in the Practice of Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine (4 ethics) until further information can be obtained from the provider, including a pass code to allow committee members access to review the online courses.
Dr. Roscoe moved, Ms. Lin secon ...
Description: Acupuncture 2005 October, Education
Document: ... Meetings Act, GOVERNMENT CODE, '551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE ANNOTATED, '152.009; and TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE ANNOTATED, '205.304; and Attorney General Opinion No. H-484. Open session resumed at 11:13 a.m. and it was announced that no action was taken during executiv ...
Description: Acupuncture 2006 October, AI 3 CAE Action Taken
Document: ... formation Needed
Auricular Diagnosis & Treatment Medical Ethic: Protects Your Practice and Patients TCM Pain Management: Pulse Diagnosis & Herbal Treatment
East Meets West in Reproductive Medicine East Meets West in Reproductive Medicine
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Description: Acupuncture 2007 May, AI 6 CAE Guidelines
Document: ... r. o Preferred providers must submit application, fee, documentation, and be approved by the TSBAE. o Once approved, the preferred providers are trusted to offer appropriate courses within the guidelines and the boards rules (Board Rule 183.20). CAE courses are approved for credit by staff if: o The ...
Description: Acupuncture 2009 Jan, Full Board
Document: ... Robinson, Interim Executive Director; Alan Moore, Medical Director; Jane McFarland, Chief of Staff; Robert Simpson, General Counsel; Jaime Garanflo, Director of Licensure; Jennifer Kaufman, Assistant General Counsel; and various other staff. There were no items for Agenda tem #2. Agenda item #3, Exe ...
Description: Acupuncture 2010 November, Full Board Minutes
Document: ... . Agenda item #3, Executive Director Report. Open Records Request Update. Ms. Robinson gave a brief review on the open records request sent to the Chiropractor Board. Physician Health Program. Ms. Robinson gave an update of the Physician Health Program which is working to fill open staff positions. ...
Description: Acupuncture 2012 October, Board Minutes
Document: ... Licen nsure; Jennifer Kaufman n, Assistant M.D., Medical Direc C Me egan Goode, , Special Pro ojects; and va arious other staff. General Counsel; Agenda A item m #2, Board Member Re eport. Review R of Ch hiropractic Acupunctu ure Specialty y Meeting. Mr. Cline gave a brief su ummary on a chiropract ...
Description: Medical Board 2006 April Full board
Document: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 7, 2006
The meeting was called to order on April 7, 2006 at 9:11 a.m. by Board President, Roberta Kalafut, D.O. Board members present were Lawrence L. Anderson, M.D.; Jose M. Benavides, M.D.; Patrica Blackwell; Melinda S. Fredricks; ...
“Mail a written request for records to the physician by certified mail, return receipt requested. This method provides assurance that the request was delivered. State law allows a patient to obtain a copy of their records, or ask that a copy be sent to a new doctor or someone else, such as an insuran ... ”
How do I obtain a copy of my medical records?
Mail a written request for records to the physician by certified mail, return receipt requested. This method provides assurance that the request was delivered. State law allows a patient to obtain a copy of their records, or ask that a copy be sent to a new doctor or someone else, such as an insurance company. This law requires a physician to release copies of a patient's medical records (or a narrative summary) if the physician receives written consent from the patient or the minor patient's parent or legal guardian. The physician shall furnish the information within 15 business days after the date of receipt of the request, and reasonable fees for furnishing the information. The reasonable fees shall be paid by the patient or someone on his/her behalf.
“Board rules define a reasonable fee for providing paper copies of medical records as no more than $25 for the first twenty pages and $.50 per page for every copy thereafter. A reasonable fee for providing copies of medical records in electronic format is a charge of no more than: $25 for 500 p ... ”
What are reasonable fees for medical records?
Board rules define a reasonable fee for providing paper copies of medical records as no more than $25 for the first twenty pages and $.50 per page for every copy thereafter. A reasonable fee for providing copies of medical records in electronic format is a charge of no more than: $25 for 500 pages or less and $50 for more than 500 pages. Also, a reasonable fee of up to $15 may be charged for executing an affidavit, if requested.
A physician may not charge a fee for a medical or mental health record if the request is related to a benefits or assistance claim based on the patient's disability.
A reasonable fee for copies of imaging studies shall be no more than $8 per copy of an imaging study.
“Unless the billing records are specifically requested, the physician is not required to provide copies of billing records as part of the medical records. A physician may charge separate fees for medical and billing records requested. ”
What are reasonable fees for billing records?
Unless the billing records are specifically requested, the physician is not required to provide copies of billing records as part of the medical records. A physician may charge separate fees for medical and billing records requested.
“Generally, seven years from the last treatment date. ”
How long do physicians have to keep medical records?
Generally, seven years from the last treatment date.
“... so 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 available there. ”
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 available there.
“... time there is no centralized state repository for medical records. Sometimes patients send a written request for records to the doctor’s next of kin or the executor of the doctor’s estate. A patient may also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If ano ... ”
My physician died. How do I get my medical records?
At this time there is no centralized state repository for medical records. Sometimes patients send a written request for records to the doctor’s next of kin or the executor of the doctor’s estate. A patient may 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 be available there.
“... ed on the receipt. You can keep one copy for your records and use the other copy to request reimbursement from your residency program or medical school. ”
How can my residency program or medical school reimburse my PIT application fee?
Be sure to make at least two copies of the Receipt page when you complete your online application. The amount you paid will be reflected on the receipt. You can keep one copy for your records and use the other copy to request reimbursement from your residency program or medical school.
“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.