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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.
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“... 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: Medical Board 2007 - November - Minutes of the Disciplinary Process Review Committee
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
MINUTES OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVIEW COMMITTEE November 29, 2007 Chairman Lawrence Anderson, M.D., called the meeting to order at 10:40 a.m. Other members present were Patricia S. Blackwell, Melinda S. Fredricks, Roberta Kalafut, D.O., Amanullah Khan, M.D., Melinda McMichae ...
Description: Medical Board 2008 - April - Standing Orders Committee Meeting Minutes
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 10, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chair, Annette Raggette. Committee members present were Melinda Fredricks, Amanullah Khan, M.D., Margaret C. McNeese, M.D., and Irvin E. Zeitler, Jr., D.O.
Agenda item #2, r ...
Description: Medical Board 2008 - August - Minutes of the Disciplinary Process Review Committee
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
MINUTES OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVIEW COMMITTEE August 28, 2008
Chairman Larry Price, DO, called the meeting to order at 10:03a.m. Other members present were Patricia S. Blackwell, Manuel Guajardo, M.D., Amanullah Khan, M.D., Melinda McMichael, M.D., Margaret C. McNeese, M. ...
Description: Medical Board 2008 - December - Full Board Committee Meeting Minutes
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 12, 2008 The meeting was called to order December 12, 2008 at 8:02 a.m. by Roberta Kalafut, D.O., Board President. Board members present were Michael Arambula, M.D.; Julie Attebury; David Baucom; Jose M. Benavides, M.D.; Manuel Guajardo, M.D.; Melin ...
Description: Medical Board 2008 - February - Minutes of the Disciplinary Process Review Committee
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
MINUTES OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVIEW COMMITTEE February 7, 2008
Chairman Lawrence Anderson, M.D., called the meeting to order at 9:38 a.m. Other members present were Patricia S. Blackwell, Amanullah Khan, M.D., Margaret C. McNeese, M.D., Charles Oswalt, M.D., Larry Price, ...
Description: Medical Board 2008 - June - Minutes of the Disciplinary Process Review Committee
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
MINUTES OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVIEW COMMITTEE June 26, 2008
Acting Chairman Larry Price, D.O., called the meeting to order at 11:20a.m. Other members present were Patricia S. Blackwell, Melinda S. Fredricks, Margaret C. McNeese, M.D., Charles Oswalt, M.D., Annette P. Ragg ...
Description: Medical Board 2008 - June - Full board Committee Meeting Minutes
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 27, 2008 The meeting was called to order June 27, 2008 at 8:07 a.m. by Board President, Roberta Kalafut, D.O. Board members present were Michael Arambula, M.D.; Julie Attebury; Jose M. Benavides, M.D.; Patricia S. Blackwell; Melinda S. Fredricks; Melind ...
Description: Medical Board 2008 - October - Minutes of the Disciplinary Process Review Committee
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
MINUTES OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVIEW COMMITTEE October 9, 2008
Chairman Larry Price, D.O., called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Other members present were Patricia S. Blackwell, Melinda S. Fredricks, Manuel Guajardo, M.D., Amanullah Khan, M.D., Melinda McMichael, M.D. ...
Description: Medical Board 2008 - October - Full Board Committee Meeting Minutes
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 9-10, 2008
The meeting was called to order October 9, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. by Roberta Kalafut, D.O., Board President. Board members present were Michael Arambula, M.D.; Jose M. Benavides, M.D.; Patricia S. Blackwell; Melinda Fredricks; Manuel Guajardo, ...
Description: Medical Board 2009 - April - Minutes of the Disciplinary Process Review Committee
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
MINUTES OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVIEW COMMITTEE April 2, 2009
Chairman Larry Price, D.O., called the meeting to order at 10:11 a.m. Other members present were Patricia S. Blackwell, David Baucom, Manuel Guajardo, M.D., Amanullah Khan, M.D., Melinda McMichael, M.D., Margaret ...
Description: Medical Board 2009 - April - Full Board Committee Meeting Minutes
Document: Texas Medical Board
BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 3, 2009 The meeting was called to order April 3, 2009 at 8:03 a.m. by Irvin E. Zeitler, Jr., D.O., Board President. Board members present were Julie Attebury; David Baucom; Jose M. Benavides, M.D.; Patricia Blackwell; Manuel Guajardo, M.D.; J. Scott Ho ...
Description: Medical Board 2009 - August - Licensure Committee - Action Item Agenda Item 2c2 Applicant #848 Executive Director Proposed Non-Public/Non-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Order
Document: ... times each year. Treating psychiatrist must keep records for reports. [e05] 9. [ MONITOR FOR TREATMENT Required with either 7 or 8] Treating psychiatrist may agree to be monitoring psychiatrist or ED appoints a monitoring psychiatrist; monitoring psychiatrist to report to Board 2 times each year. [ ...
Description: Medical Board 2009 - February - Full Board Committee Meeting Minutes
Document: Texas Medical Board
BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 6, 2009 The meeting was called to order February 6, 2009 at 8:02 a.m. by Irvin E. Zeitler, Jr., D.O., Board President. Board members present were Michael Arambula, M.D.; Julie Attebury; David Baucom; Patricia Blackwell; Jose M. Benavides, M.D.; Manu ...
Description: Medical Board 2009 - February - Licensure Committee Meeting Minutes
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD LICENSURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 5, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m. by Chair, Michael Arambula, M.D. Committee members present were Julie Attebury; Jose M. Benavides, M.D.; James Scott Holliday, D.O.; Paulette B. Southard; Timothy J. Turner; Timoth ...
Description: Medical Board 2009 - November - Full board Committee Meeting Minutes
Document: Texas Medical Board
BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 6, 2009 The meeting was called to order November 6, 2009 at 8:03 a.m. by Irvin E. Zeitler, Jr., D.O., Board President. Board members present were Melinda McMichael, M.D.; Timothy J. Turner, Secretary/ Treasurer; Michael Arambula; Julie Attebury; Dav ...
“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.