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“The physician shall provide notice to patients of when the physician intends to terminate the practice, retire or relocate, and will no longer be available to patients, and offer patients the opportunity to obtain a copy of their medical records or have their records transferred.
Recent chang ... ”
“... e 165.5 have expanded the exceptions to providing notice to patients.
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 lo ... ”
“... print requirement will be included in the renewal notice sent out 90 days prior to your current expiration date. Detailed instructions will be included in the email renewal reminder notices.
SUBMITTING FINGERPRINTS BEFORE RENEWAL PERIOD:
If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact ... ”
“... rs impersonating government entities.
To read the notice, please see the following link: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/consumer-alert-ag-paxton-warns-scammers-impersonating-government-entitiesFor more information on reporting scammers, visit: https://www.texasattorneyg ... ”
“Can I use my same username/password that I have been using on the old HCE system?
Yes. You can enter the new system with the existing username and password used for the previous system. Creating a new account is not required at this time. Usernames and passwords are case sensitive and s ... ”
“... e provided as part of your email renewal reminder notice.
If you have any questions, please contact the Registration Department at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us .
Fingerprinting FAQs ”
“... Information on this process is provided with your notice of approval to take the exam.
Once I’ve submitted my application, how long do I have to pass the LMRT Exam?
Exams must be passed within 1 year of the initial authorization granted by the Board to take the LMRT exam to be elig ... ”
“... es eligible. Licensees will receive advance notice of their license type’s go-live date.
Information on CE Broker can be found on the CE Broker website at: www.cebroker.com
Licensees are encouraged to watch their email and check back here for additional updates on this exci ... ”
Description: Rule Changes January 25, 2006
Document: ... and physician in training renewals. Chapter 178, Complaints. Amendments clarify definition of "Complainant;" conform terms "Preliminary Investigation" and "Official Investigation" to statutory changes; clarifiy confidentiality of identity of a Complainant and waiver of confidentiality, conform and ...
Description: Rule Changes January 22, 2009
Document: ... or relocation of practice and clarifies that the notice to patients must offer the patient the opportunity to obtain a copy of the patient's medical records or have those medical records transferred to another physician. Chapter 166 Physician Registration, amending 166.2, Continuing Medical Educati ...
Description: Rule Changes December 22 and 25, 2011
Document: ... and new §§177.14-177.17 The amendment to §177.12, concerning Revocation and Certification, permits the Board to assess administrative penalties against nonprofit health organizations that operate in contravention to the law. New §177.14, concerning Therapeutic Optometrists, provides that physicians ...
Description: Press Release January 18, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... ately. The Order of Temporary Suspension (Without Notice of Hearing) was based on Dr. Ward's operation of a pain management clinic, Tejas Urgent Care Clinic, without the certification required by law; failure to practice medicine in an acceptable, professional manner; inappropriate prescribing of co ...
Description: Press Release January 24, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... Elder's license was temporarily suspended without notice on December 3. Today's hearing was a temporary suspension with notice as required by provisions of S.B. 104, which allowed the board to act without notice provided it follows up with a hearing with notice. The action took place today and was b ...
Description: Press Release January 25, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... regulatory actions, especially in the past year. Complaints to the board against Texas doctors have nearly doubled since 1996, as have the numbers of Board investigat ions and disciplinary actions. In the past year, TMB has taken 241 disciplinary actions, compared to 131 in the 12-month period of f ...
Description: Press Release January 27, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... rd entered an Order of Temporary Suspension (With Notice of Hearing) against Rajen Desai, M.D., of Beaumont, suspending his medical license after determining that Dr. Desai's continuation in the practice of medicine constitutes a continuing threat to the public welfare. The Board's action was based ...
Description: Press Release February 03, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended without notice the license of William Robert Olmsted, M.D., license #J1550, of Georgetown, after determining that Dr. Olmsted's continuation in the practice of medicine presents a continuing threat to the public welfare. The action was based on Dr. Olmsted's ...
Description: Press Release February 06, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: ... or 24 months. The action was based on allegations concerning Dr. Williams' performing a breast augmentation in his office, and his use of office-based narcotic and sedative medication anesthesia during the procedure.
ACTIONS BASED ON IMPAIRMENT INVOLVING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL:
CIGARROA, JOS ...
Description: Press Release February 10, 2009 A (PDF File)
Document: ... G3241, Laguna Vista TX On January 21, 2009, after notice and hearing, the board entered an Automatic Suspension Order for an indefinite period against Brent J. Coleman, D.O., for violations of a 2008 Agreed Order, which required, among other provisions, that Dr. Coleman submit to random alcohol and ...
Description: Press Release February 15, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... tion of patient care without providing reasonable notice.
UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT VIOLATIONS
BRUCE, LENA R., M.D., LIC. #H6081 TEXAS CITY, TX On February 8, 2008, the Board and Dr. Bruce entered into an Agreed Order publicly reprimanding Dr. Bruce and requiring her to obtain an independent ...
Description: Press Release February 16, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... y evidence for temporary suspension hearings with notice must be prefiled with the Board 24 hours prior to the scheduled hearing. Admission of documentary evidence after the 24 hours shall be admitted only upon a showing of good cause. In addition, documentary evidence must be submitted in electroni ...
Description: Press Release February 17, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... ity Assurance Committee that reviews investigated complaints filed with the Board.
PROPOSED RULE CHANGES
The following proposed rule changes will be published in the March 5th Texas Register: Chapter 183, Acupuncture: proposed change to §183.4, regarding licensure, increases number of attempts on ...
Description: Press Release February 18, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... suspend or restrict a physician's license without notice when it determines the physician's continuation in practice would constitute a continuing threat to the public welfare. The suspensions are effective immediately. Dr. Chitale's license was suspended after he was arrested on February 4 by the E ...
Description: Press Release February 20, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 7.75 Purposes and Construction - New Rule §187.76 Notice of Intention to Impose Administrative Penalty, Response - New Rule §187.77 Payment of the Administrative Penalty - New Rule §187.78 Written Response - New Rule §187.79 Personal Appearance at an Informal Meeting - New Rule §187.80 Imposition of ...
“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.