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Transfer and Disposal of Medical Records - Tab #1

“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 ... ”

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Transfer and Disposal of Medical Records - Tab #3

“... 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 ... ”

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Physician Fingerprint info - Tab A

“... 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 ... ”

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OAG Consumer Scam Alert

“... 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 ... ”

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Health-Care Entity Notice - Tab 3

“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 ... ”

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Renewal Fingerprinting information

“... 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 ”

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LMRT Exam 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 ... ”

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Continuing ED Tracking

“... 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 ... ”

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Title: Press Release February 21, 2007

Description: Press Release February 21, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: ... tinuing medical education in treatment of medical complaints seen in family practice. The action was based on allegations that, for one patient, Dr. Massey failed to document basic information, including a history and physical, and treated the patient with in excess of 50 narcotic pain medication in ...

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Title: Press Release February 22, 2011

Description: Press Release February 22, 2011 (PDF File) Medical Board suspends license of doctor in Forney

Document: ... panel of the Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the medical license of Annie Christine Z. Walker, M.D., of Forney, after determining that Dr. Walker's continuation in the practice of medicine constitutes a continuing threat to the public welfare. The panel found that Dr. Walker, Lic. No. C ...

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Title: Press Release February 22, 2011

Description: Press Release February 22, 2011 B (PDF File) Medical Board suspends four pain clinics in Houston, Highlands

Document: ... Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended without notice the pain management clinic certificates of four clinics, three in Houston and one in Highlands, barring them from operating as pain clinics until further notice. On August 20, 2010, the Texas Medical Board issued four pain management clinic ce ...

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Title: Press Release March 09, 2011

Description: Press Release March 09, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: ... exas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the medical license of John Sullivan Stafford, M.D., of Santa Fe, Texas, after determining that Dr. Stafford's continuation in the practice of medicine constitutes a continuing threat to the public welfare. The panel found that Dr. Stafford, ...

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Title: Press Release March 10, 2005

Description: Press Release March 10, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: ... nse was placed under temporary suspension without notice on February 18, and yesterday's hearing was held with notice. Dr. Collins was suspended because, following an investigation of his alcohol abuse, he failed to respond to an offer of an Agreed Order to voluntarily surrender his license or to ot ...

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Title: Press Release March 11, 2009

Description: Press Release March 11, 2009 (PDF File)

Document: ... 462 (Arlington, TX) Temporary Suspension (without Notice) On March 11, 2009, a Disciplinary Panel of the Board entered an Order of Temporary Suspension (Without Notice of Hearing) against the medical license of Dr. Randy Ramahi after concluding that Dr. Ramahi s continuation in the practice of medic ...

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Title: Press Release March 15, 2011

Description: Press Release March 15, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: ... e Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, with notice, the medical license of Ramon A. Cruz, M.D., of Denton, after determining that Dr. Cruz's continuation in the practice of medicine constitutes a continuing threat to the public welfare. The panel found that Dr. Cruz, Lic. No. K3703, engaged in ...

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Title: Press Release March 18, 2005

Description: Press Release March 18, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: ... suspend or restrict a physician's license without notice when it determines the physician's continuation in practice would con stitute a continuing threat to the public welfare. The suspension is effective immediately. The action was based on the following: On May 24, 2004, Dr. Gilliland was arreste ...

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Title: Press Release March 18, 2010

Description: Press Release March 18, 2010 (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 suspension is effective immediately. The action was based on the following findings: On December 4, 2009, Dr. Shiller, ...

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Title: Press Release March 18, 2011

Description: Press Release March 18, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: ... exas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the medical license of Rick Alan Szumlas, M.D., of Paris, Texas, after determining that Dr. Szumlas' continuation in the practice of medicine constitutes a continuing threat to the public welfare. The panel found that Dr. Szumlas, Lic. No. L3 ...

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Title: Press Release March 19, 2008

Description: Press Release March 19, 2008 A (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 suspension is effective immediately. The action was based on Dr. Roberts' abuse of anesthesia drugs. After Dr. Roberts ...

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Title: Press Release March 23, 2004

Description: Press Release March 23, 2004 (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 suspension is effective immediately. The length of a temporary suspension order is indefinite but it remains in effect ...

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Title: Press Release April 01, 2005

Description: Press Release April 01, 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 suspension was effective immediately. The action was based on the following: On February 18, Dr. Bryan's car was observ ...

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Title: Press Release April 07, 2004

Description: Press Release April 07, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: ... nd amendments to §§163.1-163.7, 163.11 and 163.12 concerning eligibility for licensure and general cleanup of the rules. Chapter 164, Physician Advertising: Amendments to §164.4 concerning advertising board certification to provide a method for informing the public of the physician's interest and ex ...

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Title: Press Release April 07, 2005

Description: Press Release April 07, 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 action is the 17th taken by the board since the Legislature granted the new authority in 2003. (See below for summaries ...

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How do I file a complaint?

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. ... ”

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 ... ”

Can my physician refuse to see me?

“... 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. ”

When do we have to do it?

“... ation dates.  Licensees will receive advance notice from the TMB of when they should begin the process. ”

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. ... ”

Do I have to disclose information regarding investigations and discipline?  If so, to whom must this information be disclosed

“... her party/parties to the agreement if you receive notice that you are the subject of an investigation. ”

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. ”

What is the TMB “Service code” for IdentoGo?

“... 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 ... ”

Why can’t I find the IdentGo TMB “Service code” on the TMB website?

“... 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 ... ”

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