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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.
JP EXAM UPDATE: Medical ... ”
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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: TMB FY 16 Internal Audit Plan
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARDAustin, TexasInternal Audit PlanFor Fiscal Year 2016TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Internal Auditor’s Report................................................................Methodology................................................................Audit Scope.......................... ...
Description: TMB FY 16 Annual Internal Audit Report
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
Austin, Texas
Annual Internal Audit Report
Fiscal Year 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction ...
Description: TMB disciplines 21 physicians at October meeting
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October
31
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2016
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meeting
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October 14
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meetin ...
Description: TMB disciplines 25 physicians at December meeting
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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TMB
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Description: TMB disciplines 59 physicians at March meeting, adopts rule changes
Document:
Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March
17
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2017
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TMB
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meeting
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At its
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Description: TMB disciplines 61 physicians at June meeting
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June
30
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2017
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TMB
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61
physicians
at
June
meeting
At its
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meeting, the Texas ...
Description: Respiratory Care Board Full Board Minutes (February 24, 2017)
Document: ... the Compliance
Department was submitted
to the Medical Board
and approved.
The Auditors are
reviewing topics to recommend to the Medical Board for the next Internal Audit.
Agenda item #
4
, Medical Director
Report.
Mr
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Freshour
reviewed the expert
panelist process and encourag ...
Description: TMB disciplines 26 physicians at October meeting, adopts rules changes
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 3
,
2017
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TMB
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meeting
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At its
October ...
Description: Rule Changes Effective November 26, 2017
Document: ... The amendment to
§163.2
, concerning
Full Texas Medical License
, deletes language under subsection
(d)(5)(A) setting forth requirements related to §163.7 of this title (relating to the Ten Year Rule). The
amendments reflect the repeal of §163.7 of this title.
The amendment to
§163.4
, conc ...
Description: Medical Board 2017 - December - Licensure Committee Minutes
Document:
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TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
LICENSURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 7, 2017
Th
e meeting was called to order
10:18
a.m. by Chair, Timothy Webb.
Other committee
members
present were
Michael Cokinos,
Frank S. Denton
,
John R. Guerra, D.O.
,
and
Jay Naidu, M.D
.
Dr. Guerra ...
Description: TMB disciplines 31 physicians at December meeting, adopts rules changes
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21
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2017
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Dece ...
Description: Medical Board 2022 - June - Disciplinary Process Review Committee Minutes
Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARDMINUTES OF THEDISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVIEW COMMITTEEJune9:32Chair, Manuel Quinones, Jr., M.D.,called the meeting to order at 9:32a.m.Other members present wereSharon Barnes,Devinder S. Bhatia, M
Warning Letters ReportMr. Palazolapresented the Warning Letters Report. Thiswas an inf ...
Description: TMB suspends Houston physician (Oates)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 12
, 2018
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TMB suspends
Houston
physician
On
February 9
, 2018
, a disciplinary panel of the Texas ...
Description: Form N - Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA) Application for Credentials Evaluation
Document: ... desStatement Equivalency ourse required the Texas Medical Boardbe maidocumentsrecunless
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One day evaluations are completed within 24 hours AFTER ...
Description: TMB FY 17 Annual Internal Audit Report
Document:
TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
Austin, Texas
ANNUAL INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT
Fiscal Year 201
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TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
Austin, Texas
Annual Internal Audit Report
Fiscal
Year 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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“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.