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“... file a complaint regarding a licensee?
Visit the Complaints page to learn more about submitting a complaint to the agency.
DISCLAIMER:
Any and all statements herein should not be construed as official policy or positions of the Texas Medical Board and are merely provided by Board staff for g ... ”
“... int against a practitioner licensed by the Board. Complaints must be submitted in writing. The identity of complainants is protected and kept confidential by law, with the exception of complaints filed by insurance and pharmaceutical companies. The Board cannot accept complaints submitted anonymousl ... ”
“... fies the authenticity of documents and other data concerning the qualifications, competence, or performance of licensed health care professionals and that acts as a health care facility's agent pursuant to the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, Title IV, Pub. L. 99-660 (42 U.S.C. Section 1 ... ”
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Health-Care Entities as defined by Section 151.002(a)(5) of the Texas Occupations Code (Also referred to as the Texas Medical Practice Act or "MPA") are entitled to receive limited investigative information as authorized by Sect. 154.054. Any request by a Health-Care Entity that has registere ... ”
“NEW TMB HCE Verification System
Welcome to the new HCE Verification system. This system is designed to be more user friendly and to provide a faster turnaround for requested information. All requests will take a minimum of 5 business days to complete.
If your facility is already register ... ”
“... wo years and must be renewed. TMB will send notice of upcoming renewal 60-90 days before actual expiration. Failure to renew will results in loss of registration and ceasing operation as a PMC.
There are several types of facilities and clinics that may be exempt from registration. ... ”
“... rulemaking process follows all required steps for notice and publication in the Texas Register including opportunities for public comment. Rule drafting and proposed rule changes include input from a wide variety of stakeholders based on periodic stakeholder meetings.
The frequency of rulemaki ... ”
“... as Medical Board receives and reviews about 9,000 complaints a year from patients, patient family members, health care professionals and other sources. After a complaint is received, staff analysts first determine whether the complaint is “jurisdictional.” In other words, is the complain ... ”
“... my physician?
How do I file a complaint?
Are complaints public information?
What information is available on a physician’s Profile?
I’m looking for a physician of a particular specialty. Does the “Look up a License” system let me do that?
When I search for my physi ... ”
“... for licensure; conducting investigations based on complaints filed against acupuncturists to determine if a licensee is in violation the Texas Occupations Code (Chapter 205) and/or the Board's rules; and exercising the authority to cancel, revoke, restrict, suspend or otherwise limit ... ”
“... Agency objectives include timely investigation of complaints and issuance of licenses, raising public awareness, and informing regulated professionals and students of state requirements.
The agency supports five boards, containing both professional and public members, that direct the licensure and e ... ”
“Board Rules require the posting of a notice of complaint procedure in English and Spanish. The signs must be displayed prominently, supplied with all bills for services, and/or placed on all registration forms, applications or contracts.
Complaint Notice Poster
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“The Board investigates complaints against physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, respiratory care practitioners, medical radiologic technologists, medical physicists, and perfusionists.
If you wish to complain to the Board, please do so in writing. Provide full name a ... ”
“... on primarily benefits the general public;
receive notice if we ask the Office of the Attorney General for a ruling on whether the information can be withheld under one of the accepted exceptions;
lodge a complaint about charges for public records and a complaint related to other possible violations ... ”
“... n or the Office of the Attorney General regarding complaints about violations of the Act.
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Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2000
Document: ... estic Abuse Victims Board Adopts New Rules Formal Complaints Continuing Medical Education Reminder Disciplinary Actions
Dr. Anderson Named President of Board Governor George W. Bush has appointed Lee S. Anderson, M.D., as the new President of the Board. William H. Fleming III, M.D., who has served ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2006
Document: ... groups to provide input before the board provides notice of the proposed rule . In implementing this guideline, TMB has had several opportunities to work with our stakeholders and develop focus, resource and stakeholder groups from a wide array of interested parties. Below are several examples of on ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2002
Document: ... ard Begins On-line Renewals for Physicians Formal Complaints Disciplinary Actions
Board Shows Regulatory Improvements Organizational changes, aided by a governor's grant, have brought about significant improvements in the regulatory record of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners in the past y ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2001
Document: ... rtable Illness Information on TDH Web Site Formal Complaints Continuing Medical Education Reminder Disciplinary Actions (Physician) Correction Disciplinary Actions (PA)
Governor Appoints New Board Member Governor George W. Bush appointed Elvira Pascua-Lim, M.D., of Lubbock to the board, replacing P ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2004
Document: ... the bill. The new requirements were effective for complaints filed on or after November 1, 2003. Resources: Increased Funding and Staff The Legislature provided appropriations, funded by a new $80 physician license surcharge, sufficient to implement S.B. 104 requirements and strengthen regulation.
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Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2009
Document: ... Rule Changes
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Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2007
Document: ... tive, efficient, fairer to licensees against whom complaints are filed, and better protecting the public. Legislative changes made in 2003 through Senate Bill 104 as part of the tort reform package gave TMB new powers and resources to more effectively prosecute standard of case cases. When TMB under ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2010
Document: ... TMB
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Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2008
Document: ... ans. Board members and staff listened to a lot of complaints, heard some good ideas and answered many, many questions about the Board and its practices. TMB has already begun to act on some of the good suggestions that were offered this summer and at meetings earlier in the year:
Administrative ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1997
Document: ... IV in Medical Practice Medical Board Rule Changes Notice to Physicians Who Supervise Non-Certified Radiologic Technicians Position Statement on Bariatric Medicine Acupuncture Rules Update CME Reminder for PA's Notice to Physician Assistants Notice to Physician Assistants Who Perform Radiologic Proce ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1998
Document: ... eases For More Information on Lyme Disease Formal Complaints Legislation Passed Affecting Medicine in Texas Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Texas Medicaid Drug Use Review Triplicate Prescription Program Modifications Board Adopts New Rules Are You Practicing Medicine Without a Lic ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1999
Document: ... eases For More Information on Lyme Disease Formal Complaints Legislation Passed Affecting Medicine in Texas Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Texas Medicaid Drug Use Review Triplicate Prescription Program Modifications Board Adopts New Rules Are You Practicing Medicine Without a Lic ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2005
Document: ... , the case reverts to the standard ISC process.
Notice to Physicians Treating Elderly Persons Under the requirements of SB 1330, which was effective September 1, physicians responsible for the management of an office that provides ongoing medical care to elderly persons are required by TMB to offe ...
Description: TMB Bulletin March 2013
Document: ... des process for waivers of requirements.
Formal Complaints
Formal Complaints have been filed with the State Office of Administrative Hearings against the individuals listed below. Formal Complaints are public documents and are posted on physician profiles on the TMB web site. To read the full comp ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2000
Document: ... cords Response Time Reduced by Legislature Formal Complaints Disciplinary Actions
Texas to Begin Physician Profiling Texas soon will move into the ranks of states providing physician profile information to consumers as a result of action by the 76th Legislature. HB 110, sponsored by Rep. Glen Maxey ...
“Complaints must be submitted in writing. The identity of complainants is protected and kept confidential by law, with the exception of complaints filed by insurance and pharmaceutical companies. The Board cannot accept complaints submitted anonymously. Complaints may be emailed, mailed or faxed. ... ”
Complaints must be submitted in writing. The identity of complainants is protected and kept confidential by law, with the exception of complaints filed by insurance and pharmaceutical companies. The Board cannot accept complaints submitted anonymously. Complaints may be emailed, mailed or faxed.
“Complaints and investigational information received and maintained are not public information, by state law. Any resulting disciplinary orders are public and can be viewed on the physician’s profile. Formal complaints filed by the Board at the State Office of Administrative Hearings are public ... ”
Are complaints public information?
Complaints and investigational information received and maintained are not public information, by state law. Any resulting disciplinary orders are public and can be viewed on the physician’s profile. Formal complaints filed by the Board at the State Office of Administrative Hearings are public documents.
“... ent relationship. The doctor should give adequate notice to the patient and provide required care until the patient has had reasonable time to find a new physician. Adequate notice will depend on the circumstances. ”
A physician generally has the right to terminate the doctor/patient relationship. The doctor should give adequate notice to the patient and provide required care until the patient has had reasonable time to find a new physician. Adequate notice will depend on the circumstances.
“... ation dates. Licensees will receive advance notice from the TMB of when they should begin the process. ”
When do we have to do it?
Fingerprint results will not be REQUIRED until your renewal. Fingerprinting for physicians began with the February 2024 expiration dates. Licensees will receive advance notice from the TMB of when they should begin the process.
“A notice will be sent 60-90 days prior to the expiration date as a reminder that it is time to register. Permits are registered online and paid for with a credit card or electronic check. Registration forms are not available for printing from our web site. ... ”
How do I register/renew my NCT Registry listing?
A notice will be sent 60-90 days prior to the expiration date as a reminder that it is time to register. Permits are registered online and paid for with a credit card or electronic check. Registration forms are not available for printing from our web site.
“... her party/parties to the agreement if you receive notice that you are the subject of an investigation. ”
Do I have to disclose information regarding investigations and discipline? If so, to whom must this information be disclosed
Yes. Prior to signing a prescriptive authority agreement, you must disclose to the other party/parties to the prescriptive authority agreement if you have been disciplined in the past. This includes disciplinary action taken by licensing boards in other states. Once you are a party to a prescriptive authority agreement, you are required to immediately notify the other party/parties to the agreement if you receive notice that you are the subject of an investigation.
“Renewal notices are sent out to the mailing address of record 60-90 days prior to the expiration date of a permit. Currently, extensions are not granted on the basis of not receiving a renewal reminder in the mail. ”
I didn’t receive a renewal notice from the TMB and now I am going to have to register late. Will the TMB offer an extension of my license?
Renewal notices are sent out to the mailing address of record 60-90 days prior to the expiration date of a permit. Currently, extensions are not granted on the basis of not receiving a renewal reminder in the mail.
“... d instructions that are part of the email renewal notice. If you have not received your email renewal notice, or you would like to complete the fingerprint requirement early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and we will provide you with your ID number, and instructions that i ... ”
What is the TMB “Service code” for IdentoGo?
The TMB service code for IdentoGo is only able to be provided directly to licensure applicants or existing licensees. The service code is provided in the detailed instructions that are part of the email renewal notice. If you have not received your email renewal notice, or you would like to complete the fingerprint requirement early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and we will provide you with your ID number, and instructions that include the TMB service code.
“... d instructions that are part of the email renewal notice. If you have not received your email renewal notice, or you would like to complete the fingerprint requirement early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and we will provide you with your ID number, and instructi ... ”
Why can’t I find the IdentGo TMB “Service code” on the TMB website?
TMB is not legally able to receive fingerprint results for individuals who are not existing applicants or licensees, and is not able to publicly provide the service code. This is why we provide the service code directly to licensees in the detailed instructions that are part of the email renewal notice. If you have not received your email renewal notice, or you would like to complete the fingerprint requirement early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and we will provide you with your ID number, and instructions that include the TMB service code.