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Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2000
Document: Medical Board Report
Newsletter of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Fall 2000 Volume 22, Number 1 Downloadable versions: Medical Board Report Fall00 (fall00.doc MS Word 97, 181 KB) Medical Board Report Fall00 (fall00.pdf, PDF file, 490 KB) CONTENTS: Dr. Anderson Named President of Board Bo ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2006
Document: Medical Board Bulletin Fall 2006
Medical Board Bulletin Fall 06 (220K pdf)
Texas Medical Board Bulletin The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board Fall 2006 Volume 4, Number 1
Governor Names Drs. McNeese, Zeitler to Board Governor Rick Perry has appointed two new members to the Texas Medical Board ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2002
Document: Medical Board Report
Newsletter of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Fall 2002 Volume 24, Number 2 Downloadable versions: Medical Board Report Fall 2002(fall 02.doc, MS Word Doc, 89KB) Medical Board Report Fall 2002(fall 02.pdf, PDF file, 72 KB) Please note: The Medical Drug Review informat ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2001
Document: Medical Board Report
Newsletter of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Fall 2001 Volume 23, Number 1 Downloadable versions: Medical Board Report Fall 2001(fall 01.doc, MS Word Doc, 195 KB) Medical Board Report Fall 2001 (fall 01.pdf, PDF file, 100 KB) Please note: The Medical Drug Review info ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2004
Document: Medical Board Bulletin Fall 2004
Medical Board Bulletin Fall 04
Texas Medical Board Bulletin Fall 2004 Issue, Vol. 2, No. 1 Corrected and reissued 01/27/05
S.B. 104 Implementation Proceeding Senate Bill 104, passed by the 78th Legislature in 2003, provided TMB with stronger statutes and increased ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2009
Document: ...
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 prescriptive authority to
PAs and APNs. This authority includes prescrib
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ing dangerous drugs and Schedules III, IV and V
controlled subs ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2007
Document: Medical Board Bulletin Fall 2007
Medical Board Bulletin Fall 07 (631K pdf)
Texas Medical Board Bulletin The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board Fall 2007 Volume 5, No. 1
Governor Appoints Two to Board Governor Rick Perry has appointed Melinda McMichael, M.D., to the board. Dr. McMichael is an A ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2010
Document: ... n 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 Medical
Board or those who have applied for Texas
licenses. ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2008
Document: Medical Board Bulletin Fall 2008
Medical Board Bulletin Fall 08 (1.2Mb pdf)
Texas Medical Board Bulletin The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board Fall 2008 Volume 6, No. 1
Dr. Willeford Appointed to Board
Governor Rick Perry has appointed George Willeford III, M.D., to the board. Dr. Willeford a ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1997
Document: Medical Board Report
Newsletter of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Fall 1997 Volume 19, Number 1 Downloadable versions: Medical Board Report Fall 97 (fall97.doc, MS Word 97, 151KB) CONTENTS: Board Offers Condolences Clearinghouse Program CME Reminder for Physicians Correction Executive Di ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1998
Document: Medical Board Report
Newsletter of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Fall 1999 Volume 21, Number 1 Downloadable versions: Medical Board Report Fall 99 (fall99.doc, MS Word 97, 138KB)
CONTENTS: Governor Appoints Five to Board Texas Physicians Need to Know about Lyme, Other Tick-Borne Diseas ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1999
Document: Medical Board Report
Newsletter of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Fall 1999 Volume 21, Number 1 Downloadable versions: Medical Board Report Fall 99 (fall99.doc, MS Word 97, 138KB)
CONTENTS: Governor Appoints Five to Board Texas Physicians Need to Know about Lyme, Other Tick-Borne Diseas ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2005
Document: Medical Board Bulletin Fall 2005
Medical Board Bulletin Fall 05 (194K pdf)
Texas Medical Board Bulletin
The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board Fall 2005 Volume 3, No. 1
Governor Names Medical Board Members Governor Rick Perry appointed three new members, and reappointed three others, to the Te ...
Description: TMB Bulletin June-July 2003
Document: Medical Board Bulletin June - July 2003
Medical Board Bulletin June - July 2003
Dr. Kirksey Installed as Federation President
Thomas D. Kirksey, M.D., was installed as the 82nd chief elected officer of the Federation of State Medical Boards at its annual meeting in Chicago April 912. Doris C. Bro ...
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 ...
“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.
“... ians 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.
“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.
“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 p ... ”
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.
“... 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.
“Generally, seven years from the last treatment date. ”
How long do physicians have to keep medical records?
Generally, seven years from the last treatment date.
“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.
“... his 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 ... ”
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.
“... tions. You can also see where your doctor went to medical school and whether your doctor has been disciplined by the Texas Medical Board. ”
The TMB doesn’t make referrals or recommendations. However, if you look up a doctor using “Look up a Licensee,” you can see the doctor’s reported specialty area of practice and any reported specialty board certifications. You can also see where your doctor went to medical school and whether your doctor has been disciplined by the Texas Medical Board.
“In addition to medical education, a doctor of osteopathy also studies the alignment of the spine and osteopathic manipulation. Osteopathic manipulation is the movement of the bones and joints. ”
In addition to medical education, a doctor of osteopathy also studies the alignment of the spine and osteopathic manipulation. Osteopathic manipulation is the movement of the bones and joints.
“... 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, partners ... ”
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.
“... pt your insurance and can offer further guidance. 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. ... ”
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.
“... to you at the time you submitted your application for licensure, for physicians can be found online through LIST (Licensure Inquiry System of Texas) or for all other applicants through contacting the Texas Medical Board Customer Service Department at (512) 305-7030 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central ... ”
What is a Board issued 6-digit ID#?
This number, assigned to you at the time you submitted your application for licensure, for physicians can be found online through LIST (Licensure Inquiry System of Texas) or for all other applicants through contacting the Texas Medical Board Customer Service Department at (512) 305-7030 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time.
“If you have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal history background to the TMB. Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 50.12, FBI fingerprint ... ”
I was just fingerprinted for another agency. Can you use those fingerprint results?
If you have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal history background to the TMB. Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 50.12, FBI fingerprinting reports are only allowed to be used for the purposes requested. Therefore, we are not able to access fingerprint results that were submitted to another agency (other states licenses, CHL permits, other background checks, etc.). Applicants or Texas licensees looking to renew their licensure must use the TMB Service Code and their Board issued 6-digit ID# on the IdentoGo website in order for our agency to receive your DPS/FBI consolidated report. If you used any other service code other than the one assigned to the TMB, those results cannot be disclosed to our agency. Refer to the instructions provided to you by either the Licensure or Registrations Department.
“... ce until the next Board meeting, when a permanent license will be issued. The fee is $107. ”
Is there an Acupuncture temporary license?
Yes. You may request that one be issued once your file is complete so that you can practice until the next Board meeting, when a permanent license will be issued. The fee is $107.