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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: Press Release October 21, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... Press Releases
Wednesday, October 21, 2005
Texas Medical Board Proposes Major Rule Revisions Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 The Texas Medical Board proposed major rule revisions during its October 7 meeting as the first offic ...
Description: Press Release October 26, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: 2005 Press Releases
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Medical Board Suspends License of James S. Jones, M.D., of Lubbock A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of James S. Jones, M.D., license number M1806, after determining that Dr. Joness continuation in the practice of medicine prese ...
Description: Press Release October 28, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: 2004 Press Releases
Thursday, October 28 , 2004
Medical Board Suspends License of Roby Dean Mitchell, M.D.
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners temporarily suspended the license of Roby Dean Mitchell, M.D., license #H4560, of Amarillo, after determining that Dr. Mitchell's continua ...
Description: Press Release October 28, 2005 A (PDF File)
Document: 2005 Press Releases
Wednesday, October 28, 2005
Medical Board Suspends License of Kenneth W. ONeal, M.D., of Abilene A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Kenneth W. ONeal, M.D., license number D6119, after determining that Dr. ONeals continuation in the practice of medicine p ...
Description: Press Release October 28, 2005 B (PDF File)
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Wednesday, October 28, 2005
TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD FEATURES NEW NAME, NEW LOOK Its now easier than ever for Texans to learn more about their physicians or to file complaints with the state. The Texas Medical Board, formerly the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, has unveiled its ne ...
Description: Press Release October 29, 1999 (PDF File)
Document: ... ber 14-15 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined eleven licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: two revocations; six suspensions, of which two were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; one restriction; two public repri ...
Description: Press Release October 30, 2000 (PDF File)
Document: ... ber 19-20 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 19 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: one revocation/surrender; 10 suspensions, of which two were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; four restrictions; six public ...
Description: Press Release November 05, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 5, 2010
Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper at leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Disciplines 77 Doctors
The Texas Medical Boar ...
Description: Press Release November 13, 2009 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 13, 2009*
Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Disciplines 75 Doctors and Issues 669 Licens ...
Description: Press Release November 17, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2011
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Medical Board Disciplines 61 Physicians at November Meeting
At its November 3-4, 2011 meeting, the Texas Medical Board disciplined 61 ph ...
Description: Press Release November 22, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: 2004 Press Releases
Monday, November 22 , 2004
Medical Board Panel Restricts License of David Benjamin Barrett, M.D. and Suspends License of Larry Thirstrup, M.D.
Disciplinary panels of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took emergency temporary actions against two Texas physicians last wee ...
Description: Press Release December 02, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: 2005 Press Releases
Friday, December 2, 2005
Medical Board Reaffirms License Suspension of James Stephen Jones, M.D., of Lubbock A panel of the Texas Medical Board on Monday reaffirmed an earlier panel's decision to suspend the license of James Stephen Jones, M.D., license number M1806, after deter ...
Description: Press Release December 19, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... ber 12-13 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 55 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: 10 surrender/revocations, of which three were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; 15 suspensions, of whi ...
Description: Press Release December 20, 2000 (PDF File)
Document: ... ember 7-8 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 14 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: two surrender/revocations; six suspensions, of which four were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; three restrictions; three ...
Description: Press Release December 21, 1999 (PDF File)
Document: ... mber 9-11 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 19 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: three revocations; seven suspensions, of which two were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; two restrictions; three public re ...
“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.