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NCT and LMRT Training Programs

“... nal services designed to train persons to perform medical radiologic procedures until they have received official notice from the Board that their program has been approved.      A personal appearance before the Medical Radiologic Technology Board’s Education Committee may be re ... ”

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Board Approved Fellowship Overview

“... roved by: the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), or a member board of the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (BOS)   Apply Complete and submit the Boar ... ”

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Institutional Review Board (IRB) Annual Report

“... ting criteria below has been adopted by the Texas Medical Board in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 1003 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and 22 Texas Administrative Code §170.6.   An Investigational Review Board (IRB) overseeing clinical trials of invest ... ”

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District Review Committees Overview

“The Medical Board's four District Review Committees evaluate medical practice and professional competency, and make recommendations on investigations conducted by the Board. Districts are comprised of counties in four geographic regions of the state as further defined in Chapter 160.6 of Board ... ”

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Position Statements

“  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 ... ”

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Facility-Based Prescriptive Delegation

“... CILITY-BASED CARE Section 157.0511(b-1)(1) of the Medical Practice Act relates to prescribing to patients while in a hospital facility-based practice under Section 157.054.  This language allows a properly authorized PA or APRN, consistent with policies approved by the hospital's medical staff ... ”

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Social Media Policy

“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, ... ”

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Transfer of Occupational Programs from DSHS (S.B. 202)

“... 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. Please click on the links in th ... ”

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Application Process Overview

“... 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.   Online JP Exam & Stu ... ”

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Application Process Overview

“... 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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Application Process Overview

“... 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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Application Process Overview

“... 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. Online JP Exam & Study Guid ... ”

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Application related fees - Physicist

“... Fees Application Fee: The current base fee for a medical physicist application in Texas is $130.00. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed. The application fee includes a $5 Office of Patient Protection fee.  An additional non-refundable sur ... ”

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Application related fees - MRT/LMRT

“... lated Fees Application Fee: The current fee for a Medical Radiologic Technologist application in Texas is $80.00. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed. The application fee includes a $5 Office of Patient Protection fee. An additional non-refundable s ... ”

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Application related fees - Perfusionist

“... mation is seen, processed, or stored by the Texas Medical Board. The payment portion of the online application system is handled by Texas.gov, the official website of Texas. The price of this service includes funds that support the ongoing operations and enhancements of Texas.gov, which is provided ... ”

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Title: Medical Board 2006 - April - Dprc

Description: Medical Board 2006 April Dprc

Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD MINUTES OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVIEW COMMITTEE April 6, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 11:33 a.m. by Chairman David E. Garza, D.O. Other committee members present were Roberta Kalafut, D.O., Amanullah Khan, M.D., Lawrence Anderson, M.D., Jose M. Benavides, M.D., Ti ...

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Title: Medical Board 2006 - April - Finance

Description: Medical Board 2006 April, Finance

Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 6, 2006 Jose M. Benavides, M.D., committee chairman, called the meeting to order at 10:50 A.M. Committee members present were Patricia S. Blackwell, Roberta Kalafut D.O., John Pate, Jr. M.D., Annette P. Raggette and Timothy J. Turner. Also ...

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Title: Medical Board 2006 - April - Executive

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 ...

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Title: Medical Board 2006 - April - Ad Hoc Study

Description: Medical Board 2006 April, Ad Hoc Study

Document: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD AD HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY CHAPTER 192 APRIL 6, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 10:56 a.m. by Chair, Larry L. Anderson, M.D. Committee members present were John W. Pate, Jr., M.D., Larry Price, D.O.; and Paulette Southard. Staff present were Donald W. Patrick, M.D., J.D., ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2001 April, Full Board Min

Description: Acupuncture 2001 April, Full Board Min

Document: ... n Meetings Act, GOVERNMENT CODE, 551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, TEXAS 152.009, 205.304, 205.356, and 205.357; and OCCUPATIONS CODE ANNOTATED, Attorney Generals Opinion No. H-484. Open session resumed at 1:28 p.m. and it was announced that no action was taken during executive session. A cer ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2001 November, Full Board

Description: Acupuncture 2001 November, Full Board

Document: ... of the use of titles, including doctor, oriental medical doctor (O.M.D.), and doctor of oriental medicine (D.O.M.): Janice Wu, Chris Butler, Vin Yu, Jampa Stewart, and Claude Lee. Agenda item #5, regarding a staff report regarding the use of titles and granting of degrees in other states, was next. ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2001 September, Full Board Min

Description: Acupuncture 2001 September, Full Board Min

Document: ... n Meetings Act, GOVERNMENT CODE, 551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, TEXAS 152.009, 205.304, 205.356, and 205.357; and OCCUPATIONS CODE ANNOTATED, Attorney Generals Opinion No. H-484. Open session resumed at 2:05 p.m. and it was announced that no action was taken during executive session. A cer ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2002 April, Disc Min

Description: Acupuncture 2002 April, Disc Min

Document: ... n Meetings Act, GOVERNMENT CODE, 551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE ANNOTATED , 512.009; and TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE ANNOTATED , 205.304; and Attorney Generals Opinion No. H-484. Open session resumed at 11:02 a.m. and it was announced that no action or vote was taken during ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2002 April, Educ Min

Description: Acupuncture 2002 April, Educ Min

Document: ... commend to the full Board that the course Chinese Medical Agents Safety, Toxicity, and Drug-Herb Interactions be approved for three general hours of continuing acupuncture education. Dr. Voris moved, Dr. Heinze seconded, and the motion passed to recommend to the full Board that the course Magnificen ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2002 April, Full Board Min

Description: Acupuncture 2002 April, Full Board Min

Document: ... agency has requested additional funds to work on medical malpractice cases. Agenda item #4, regarding non-public rehabilitation orders, was next. It was announced that there were no orders to be considered. Agenda item #5, regarding agreed board orders, was next. Dr. Voris moved, Ms. Newbold second ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2002 April, Lic Min

Description: Acupuncture 2002 April, Lic Min

Document: ... he Open Meetings Act, GOVT CODE, 551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, TEX. OCC. CODE ANN., 152.009; and TEX. OCC. CODE ANN., 205.304; and Attorney Generals Opinion No. H-484. Open session resumed at 10:17 and it was announced that no action was taken during executive session. A certified agenda wa ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2002 January, Disc Min

Description: Acupuncture 2002 January, Disc Min

Document: ... n Meetings Act, GOVERNMENT CODE, 551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE ANNOTATED , 512.009; and TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE ANNOTATED , 205.304; and Attorney Generals Opinion No. H-484. Open session resumed at 11:17 a.m. and it was announced that no action or vote was taken during ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2002 January, Educ Min

Description: Acupuncture 2002 January, Educ Min

Document: ... cupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Houston, Texas: Medical Ethics (English Only); Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with TCM (English); Western and Oriental Medical Views on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis (English & Chinese); TCM Viewpoint on Menopause and its correlation with Western Me ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2002 July, Educ Min

Description: Acupuncture 2002 July, Educ Min

Document: ... CAE requirements versus the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners requirements for Continuing Medication Education. The committee discussed possible scenarios for amending the CAE requirements. Following further discussion, the committee directed staff to review various options for amendment of th ...

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Title: Acupuncture 2002 July, Full Board Min

Description: Acupuncture 2002 July, Full Board Min

Document: ... sion regarding the possibility of including basic medical science courses in continuing acupuncture education requirements. Mr. Garcia moved, Dr. Voris seconded, and the motion passed to direct staff to research the statute and rules regarding the inclusion of basic medical science courses in contin ...

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Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?

“... w to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses. ”

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. ... ”

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.       ”

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 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 pr ... ”