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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 April 10, 2009

Description: Press Release April 10, 2009  (PDF File)

Document: ... ive penalty of $1,000 and that he provide written notice to the board 90 days beforehand if he decides to return to Texas to practice. Newman, Robert C., M.D., Lic. #G6979, Gainesville FL On April 3, 2009, the Board and Dr. Newman entered into an Agreed Order requiring that, within 60 days, he pay ...

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Title: Press Release April 13, 2006

Description: Press Release April 13, 2006  (PDF File)

Document: ... ent accepted for fees and penalties. Chapter 178, Complaints , to include amendments to §178.8, Appeals regarding the deletion of the deadline for filing an appeal. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants, relating to changes mandated by SB419. Chapter 199, Public Information to include new §199.5, Notice ...

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Title: Press Release April 16, 2008

Description: Press Release April 16, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: ... aluate, diagnose, treat a patient who had gastric complaints and was subsequently diagnosed with annular adenocarcinoma. SHERICK, KURT J., M.D., Lic. #H1210, Kingwood, TX On April 11, 2008, the Board and Dr. Sherick entered into a Mediated Agreed Order requiring that Dr. Sherick complete 30 hours of ...

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Title: Press Release April 18, 2011

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

Document: ... Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended without notice the Texas medical license of Rosemary Ann Stogre, M.D., 64, of Clear Lake Shores, as well as the operational certificates of two pain management clinics held by Dr. Stogre. The clinics are: South Houston Treatment Center, LLC, 9 Professiona ...

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Title: Press Release April 20, 2011

Description: Press Release April 20, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: ... n agency to adopt an emergency rule without prior notice of hearing if the agency determines that there is an imminent peril to the public health, safety or welfare. The Board has determined that based on a recent court ruling, it must provide individuals with hearings that are recorded and allow fo ...

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Title: Press Release April 21, 2005

Description: Press Release April 21, 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 is effective immediately. The action was based on Dr. Eargle's nontherapeutic prescribing in the treatment o ...

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Title: Press Release April 21, 2010

Description: Press Release April 21, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: ... 8, Complaint Process and Resolution; and §187.89, Notice of Availability of Mandatory Mediation. Chapter 189, Compliance Program: amendments to §189.2, Definitions amends the title "chief of compliance" to "compliance manager"; §189.3, Responsibilities of Probationers, sets out the requirements for ...

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Title: Press Release April 28, 2011

Description: Press Release April 28, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: ... exas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the medical license of Uma Rani Gullapalli, M.D., of Victoria, after determining that Dr. Gullapalli's continuation in the practice of medicine constitutes a continuing threat to the public welfare. In addition, the panel suspended the two pa ...

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Title: Press Release April 28, 1998

Description: Press Release April 28, 1998 (PDF File)

Document: ... 185.14 relating to definitions and changes in the notice of intent to supervise and notice of intent to practice forms; Chapter 193, Standing Delegation Orders, amendment to section 193.2 relating to definitions. For copies of these rules, write to the Board at MC 901, P.O. Box 2018, Austin TX 78768 ...

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Title: Press Release April 30, 2008

Description: Press Release April 30, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: ... e. The temporary suspension hearing was held with notice on Monday, April 28. The action was based on the panel's finding that Dr. Zayas was responsible for weight -loss clinics in Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, The Woodlands, Kingwood and Victoria, where diet drugs are provided to patients w ...

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Title: Press Release May 01, 2002

Description: Press Release May 01, 2002 (PDF File)

Document: ... State Board of Medical Examiners has responded to complaints from physicians trying to get licensed in Texas that the process takes too long. The old system, first -come, first-served, is being replaced with a triage system. The new system will not sacrifice the current quality of the licensure inve ...

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Title: Press Release May 03, 2007

Description: Press Release May 03, 2007 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 was effective immediately. The action was based on the following: Dr. White's inability to practice medicin ...

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Title: Press Release May 04, 2005

Description: Press Release May 04, 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. Tuesday's all-day public hearing was held with notice before a three-member panel of board members and included a court rep ...

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Title: Press Release May 13, 2008

Description: Press Release May 13, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: ... . Prior to the adoption of the new procedure, all complaints believed to be a probable violation resulted in an investigation that could last 180 days, followed by an additional 180 days of litigation procedures, culminating in a hearing before a panel of board representatives. Cases considered unde ...

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Title: Press Release May 14, 2004

Description: Press Release May 14, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: ... f Donald D. Hughes, M.D., License #E8575, without notice after determining that Dr. Hughes' continuation in the practice of medicine presents a continuing threat to the public welfare. Dr. Hughes, 53, is a child psychiatrist in Arlington. The allegations included sexual misconduct with adolescent pa ...

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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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