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Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2000
Document: ... ard of Acupuncture Examiners Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Medicaid Drug Use Review Renewal and CME Information Physicians-in-Training Program Issuing Permits "Baby Moses" Law Will Help Abandoned Infants Physicians Can Take Lead in Improving Immunization Rates for Children, Adul ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2006
Document: ... San Angelo, is a board certified family practice physician at Shannon Medical Center, where he serves as Vice President of Medical Affairs. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in pharmacy and earned his medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Cen ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2002
Document: ... rd. CONTENTS: Board Shows Regulatory Improvements Physician Profile Project Complete Board Approves Proficiency Requirement Osteoporosis Brochures Available Free from Texas Department of Health Rule Changes Board Begins On-line Renewals for Physicians Formal Complaints Disciplinary Actions
Board Sh ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2001
Document: ... mary of Significant Legislation from 77th Session Physician Assistant Board News Former Board Member Dies Acupuncture Board News Rule Changes Non-Profit Reminder Reportable Illness Information on TDH Web Site Formal Complaints Continuing Medical Education Reminder Disciplinary Actions (Physician) Co ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2004
Document: ... ture provided appropriations, funded by a new $80 physician license surcharge, sufficient to implement S.B. 104 requirements and strengthen regulation.
The funding covers costs of the Expert Physician Panel and other enforcement activities. The bill provided for 20 new FTEs for enforcement. TMB h ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2009
Document: ... ns’ ability to delegate
prescribing to physician assistants and ad
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of statutes and regulations relating to prescriptive
delegation, including recent changes.
Under the Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupa
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tions Code, and Chapter 193 of the Board rules,
physicians may delegate prescrip ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2007
Document: ... l, M.D., to the board. Dr. McMichael is an Austin physician. She graduated from Kansas State University and received her medical degree from the University of Kansas, where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. After completing a residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Heath Scienc ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2010
Document: ... ith
reasonable skill and safety.
The Texas Physician Health Program, or
TXPHP, recommends treatment for physicians
when clinically indicated, and monitors their
ongoing recovery. It is available to physicians,
physician assistants and other health
professionals licensed by the Texas Medi ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2008
Document: ... , a member of the board of directors of the Seton Physician s Hospital Network, and a member, appointed by then-Governor George W. Bush, of the Managed Health Care Committee. He was also on the board of directors and was chief of internal medicine at Seton Medical Center. Dr. Willeford has practiced ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1997
Document: ... ture Rules Update CME Reminder for PA's Notice to Physician Assistants Notice to Physician Assistants Who Perform Radiologic Procedures The Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examine rs Disciplinary Actions
Board Offers Condolences The Board offers condolences to the families of Ann Forehand, ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1998
Document: ... 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 License? Continuing Medical Education Reminder Texas State Board of Acupuncture Ex ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1999
Document: ... 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 License? Continuing Medical Education Reminder Texas State Board of Acupuncture Ex ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2005
Document: ... David E. Garza, D.O., of Laredo is a solo family physician and was reappointed to the board. He is board certified in family practice and has served as chief of family practice at Mercy Regional Medical Center, president of the Healthcare Alliance of Laredo and chief of staff at Doctors Hospital of ...
Description: TMB Bulletin June-July 2003
Document: ... unapproved foreign medical school." Chapter 164, Physician Advertising. Rule review with no recommended changes. Chapter 167, Reinstatement and Reissuance. Rule review and amendments to §§167.1-.2 and .4-.6 regarding procedures for reinstatement and reissuance of a license.
Chapter 169, Authority ...
Description: TMB Bulletin March 2013
Document: The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board, Texas Physician Assistant Board and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
March 2013
A look at acupuncture con nuing educa on
Acupuncturists need to complete at least 17 hours of con nuing acupuncture educa on (CAE) every 12 months. CAE hours should ...
“... linary 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. ”
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.
“No. Liability claims are heard in civil court. The TMB does not evaluate or give advice regarding civil liability claims. Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding liability claims. ”
Can I file a liability claim through the Medical Board against my physician?
No. Liability claims are heard in civil court. The TMB does not evaluate or give advice regarding civil liability claims. Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding liability claims.
“To learn if your physician has been sued, contact the court clerk in the county where your physician practices. Physicians are required to provide a description of any medical malpractice claim to the TMB for publication on the physician profile. ”
To learn if your physician has been sued, contact the court clerk in the county where your physician practices. Physicians are required to provide a description of any medical malpractice claim to the TMB for publication on the physician profile.
“Texas statutes do not require physicians to carry malpractice insurance. However, malpractice insurance is a requirement for privileges at many hospitals. ”
Texas statutes do not require physicians to carry malpractice insurance. However, malpractice insurance is a requirement for privileges at many hospitals.
“Mail a written request for records to the physician by certified mail, return receipt requested. This method provides assurance that the request was delivered. State law allows a patient to obtain a copy of their records, or ask that a copy be sent to a new doctor or someone else, such as an insuran ... ”
How do I obtain a copy of my medical records?
Mail a written request for records to the physician by certified mail, return receipt requested. This method provides assurance that the request was delivered. State law allows a patient to obtain a copy of their records, or ask that a copy be sent to a new doctor or someone else, such as an insurance company. This law requires a physician to release copies of a patient's medical records (or a narrative summary) if the physician receives written consent from the patient or the minor patient's parent or legal guardian. The physician shall furnish the information within 15 business days after the date of receipt of the request, and reasonable fees for furnishing the information. The reasonable fees shall be paid by the patient or someone on his/her behalf.
“... for executing an affidavit, if requested. A physician may not charge a fee for a medical or mental health record if the request is related to a benefits or assistance claim based on the patient's disability. A reasonable fee for copies of imaging studies shall be no more than $8 per copy ... ”
What are reasonable fees for medical records?
Board rules define a reasonable fee for providing paper copies of medical records as no more than $25 for the first twenty pages and $.50 per page for every copy thereafter. A reasonable fee for providing copies of medical records in electronic format is a charge of no more than: $25 for 500 pages or less and $50 for more than 500 pages. Also, a reasonable fee of up to $15 may be charged for executing an affidavit, if requested.
A physician may not charge a fee for a medical or mental health record if the request is related to a benefits or assistance claim based on the patient's disability.
A reasonable fee for copies of imaging studies shall be no more than $8 per copy of an imaging study.
“... e billing records are specifically requested, the physician is not required to provide copies of billing records as part of the medical records. A physician may charge separate fees for medical and billing records requested. ”
What are reasonable fees for billing records?
Unless the billing records are specifically requested, the physician is not required to provide copies of billing records as part of the medical records. A physician may charge separate fees for medical and billing records requested.
“... ld be directed to the hospital rather than to the physician. Fees for hospital records differ from those records provided by physicians. ”
What are reasonable fees for hospital records?
Requests for records created and kept by a hospital should be directed to the hospital rather than to the physician. Fees for hospital records differ from those records provided by physicians.
“Put your request in writing and send it to the physician’s address listed on the physician’s Profile on the TMB website. You can also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may also be availa ... ”
My physician closed his office. How do I get my medical records?
Put your request in writing and send it to the physician’s address listed on the physician’s Profile on the TMB website. You can also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may also be available there.
“... ustodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may be available there. ”
My physician died. How do I get my medical records?
At this time there is no centralized state repository for medical records. Sometimes patients send a written request for records to the doctor’s next of kin or the executor of the doctor’s estate. A patient may also contact the TMB to determine if a custodian of records has been reported. If another physician has taken over the practice, the records may be available there.
“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. ... ”
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.
“It is recommended, but not required, that a physician have a third party such as a staff or family member serve as a chaperone during such an exam. If a chaperone is unavailable, the patient may decline the exam and may wish to consider finding another physician. ... ”
It is recommended, but not required, that a physician have a third party such as a staff or family member serve as a chaperone during such an exam. If a chaperone is unavailable, the patient may decline the exam and may wish to consider finding another physician.
“... or other situations with non-physicians where the physician's practice of medicine is in any way controlled or directed by, or fees shared with a non-physician. Generally, physicians may enter into independent contractor arrangements with non-physicians. However, whether an independent contractor si ... ”
What is the "corporate practice of medicine"?
The corporate practice of medicine is a legal doctrine, which generally prohibits corporations, entities or individuals (i.e. non-physicians) from practicing medicine.
A general summary of the corporate practice of medicine doctrine is that it prohibits physicians from entering into partnerships, employee relationships, fee splitting, or other situations with non-physicians where the physician's practice of medicine is in any way controlled or directed by, or fees shared with a non-physician. Generally, physicians may enter into independent contractor arrangements with non-physicians. However, whether an independent contractor situation exists is a question of law and attendant facts.
Section 165.156 of the Medical Practice Act makes it unlawful for any individual, partnership, trust, association or corporation by use of any letters, words, or terms, as an affix on stationery or advertisements or in any other manner, to indicate the individual, partnership, trust, association or corporation is entitled to practice medicine if the individual or entity is not licensed to do so.
Section 164.052(a)(13) of the Medical Practice Act authorizes disciplinary action against any licensee for impersonation of a licensed practitioner or permitting another to use his license to practice medicine. Section 164.052(a)(17) authorizes disciplinary action against a practitioner for aiding or abetting, directly or indirectly, the practice of medicine by non-licensed individuals or entities.
Beginning in 2011, the Texas Legislature enacted laws authorizing certain types of hospitals and specific hospital districts to directly hire physicians.
Because of the highly technical aspects of this doctrine, a physician should consult with private counsel regarding any actual or contemplated arrangement. Please be advised that the Board staff is not authorized to provide private legal advice.
The following case law/legal authority may be helpful in the analysis and are available from any local law library or private counsel:
a. Garcia v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 384 F.Supp. 434 (W.D. Texas 1974);
b. F.W.B. Rockett v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 287 S.W.2d 190 (Tex. Civ.App.- San Antonio 1956, writ ref'd n.r.e.);
c. Watt v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 303 S.W.2d 884 (Tex. Civ. App.- Dallas 1957, writ ref'd n.r.e.);
d. Flynn Brothers, Inc. v. First Medical Associates, 715 S.W.2d 782 (Tex. Civ. App.- Dallas 1986, writ ref'd n.r.e.)
e. Woodson v. Scott & White Hospital, 186 S.W.2d 720 (Tex. App. 1945, writ ref'd w.o.m.)
f. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. JM-1042 (1989)
g. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. WW-278 (1957).
h. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. JM 369 (1985)
i. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. DM-138 (1992)
j. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. M-551 (1970)
k. The Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Title 3, Subtitle B as amended, section 162.001.
l. The Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Title 3, Subtitle B as amended, section 162.001.
m. The Medical Practice Act, Texas Occupations Code Annotated, Title 3, Subtitle B as amended, 151.055.
n. Occupations Code, section 102.001.
“... ngerprint 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. ”
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.
“... e providers. Here are some tips on locating a new physician: Contact your health insurance provider – check with your group or individual health plan or employer’s benefits office. Plans will have a listing of providers who accept your insurance and can offer further guidance. For physic ... ”
How do I find a new physician?
The TMB does not provide a referral service or make recommendations to patient consumers regarding specific health care providers. Here are some tips on locating a new physician:
For physicians who accept Medicare payments, visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Physician Compare: https://www.medicare.gov/physiciancompare/.
For Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), visit https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip.