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Jointly Owned Entities Physicians/Physician Assistants

“... 098 (2011) allows entities to be jointly owned by physicians and physician assistants subject to certain limitations, including percent of ownership by physician assistants. There are annual reporting requirements for physician and physician assistant owners.   Highlights include: the organize ... ”

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Licensure Credential Verification Process Letter

“... information as part of its licensure process for physicians, physician assistants, surgical assistants, acupuncturists, medical physicists, medical radiologic technologists, perfusionists, and respiratory care practitioners.   A. Identity and age. B. Professional education. C. Passage of pro ... ”

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Legislative Updates & Required Reports

“... licensees. This can include legislation impacting physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, and a variety of other license types.   Access legislative updates here:  Legislative Updates   As a state agency, TMB has a number of reporting requirements to the ... ”

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Full Texas Medical License Overview

“... a full unrestricted medical license to qualified physicians to practice medicine in Texas.  Applicants who do not qualify for a full medical license may qualify for a limited license or permit.  The Licensure Department of the Texas Medical Board is committed to furthering the mission of ... ”

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Useful Links to Related Sites

“... lation), (512) 463-6599 State Organizations Physicians TMA - Texas Medical Association, 1-800-880-7955, E-mail: knowledge@texmed.org TOMA - Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, (512) 708-8662 or 1-800-444-TOMA  Physician Assistants TAPA - Texas Academy of Physician Assistan ... ”

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Physician Assistant License Overview

“... ust practice under the supervision of one or more supervising physicians, and if prescribing drugs, must have a prescriptive delegation agreement with their supervising physician(s).  The Licensure Department of the Texas Physician Assistant Board is committed to furthering the mission of the B ... ”

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Texas Medical Board History

“... Dr. Anson Jones, one of the few formally trained physicians in Texas at that time. The Congress of the Republic of Texas then created the Board of Medical Censors for the purposes of administering examinations and granting medical licenses. The Board was discontinued by legislative act in 1848, but ... ”

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Texas Medical Board Overview

“... tice of medicine in Texas through registration of physicians; determining a physician’s eligibility for licensure; conducting investigations based on complaints filed against physicians; and exercising authority to cancel, revoke, suspend, or otherwise limit the license of any physician upon p ... ”

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Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Designation

“... spitals in certain circumstances to directly hire physicians.   Chief Medical Officer Designation/Contact Form Compromise of Medical Judgement Report Form   The bill requires that a hospital directly hiring physicians appoint a chief medical officer and put in place policies to ensure th ... ”

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Laws/Practice Acts

“... ludes the enabling statutes and practice acts for physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, medical radiologic technologists, medical physicists, perfusionists, and respiratory care practitioners. The relevant chapters are listed below.   The complete code is availa ... ”

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Non-Profit Health Organizations Registration

“... blic health, Must be incorporated and directed by physicians licensed by TMB Those physicians must be actively engaged in the practice of medicine. The administrative side of the corporation may be handled by non-physician officers, but all medical decisions and the overall medical policies of the o ... ”

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Non-Profit Health Organizations Licensing

“... blic health. Must be incorporated and directed by physicians licensed by TMB. Those physicians must be actively engaged in the practice of medicine. The administrative side of the corporation may be handled by non-physician officers, but all medical decisions and the overall medical policies of the ... ”

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Texas Occupations Code & Board Rules

“... tions of statute (laws/practice acts) rules for physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and other license types, including adopted rule changes by year, and  the most recent proposed rule changes as well as information about the rulemaking process.    ... ”

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Agency Other Numbers - Physicians in Training

“... Division issues various training permits such as physicians in training, visiting professor, faculty temporary licensing, national health corporation, and consulting physician approval letters. Phone: (512) 305-7130 Fax: (512) 305-7009 or (888) 550-7516 ... ”

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Overview of Physician Licenses and Permits

“... lowship program. Faculty Temporary License allows physicians who do not meet all the requirements for full licensure, but who have the expertise to educate Texas medical students, residents, and fellows, to practice within the confines of the sponsoring institution. Out-of-State Telemedicine License ... ”

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What are the Texas Medical Board’s requirements for a physician who delegates to an APRN or PA?

“... bsp;An individual physician may serve in both the supervising and delegating role and does not need to be physically present at all times to be considered to have adequate supervision. ”

What must be included in a prescriptive authority agreement?

“... s to be utilized, designate one or more alternate physicians; and(9)  describe a prescriptive authority quality assurance and improvement plan and how it will be implemented. The plan must require chart reviews and periodic meetings. ”

How often are meetings required?

“... thly basis, no matter the length of time that the physicians have been practicing with the delegates under the agreement. ”

Are physicians potentially subject to discipline for violations of the standard of care by CRNAs to whom they have delegated the selection or administration of anesthesia or the care of an anesthetized patient? 

“Yes, potentially. Although physicians are not required to supervise CRNA’s for delegated tasks, they nonetheless remain subject to potential liability for violations of the standard of care by CRNAs, depending on federal and state statutes and regulations. The degree to which a physician is re ... ”

How do I get a copy of my examination scores sent to another state?

“For physicians only:If another state board requires your examination grades, please be advised that most physicians will have to contact the Federation of State Medical Boards to obtain examination scores.Federation of State Medical Boards 400 Fuller Wiser Rd. Suite 300 Euless, TX 76039-3855 Tel. (8 ... ”

What are the standards for anesthesia services relating to OBA?

Physicians and anesthesiologists shall maintain current competency in ACLS, PALS, or a course approved by the board. In all settings under Chapter 173, at a minimum, at least two persons, including the surgeon or anesthesiologist, shall maintain current competency in basic life support. ... ”

Who does not need to register for office-based anesthesia?

“OBA registration does not apply to physicians who practice in the following settings: An outpatient setting in which only local anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, or both are used. Any setting physically located outside the State of Texas. A licensed hospital, including an outpatient facility of t ... ”

Why was the NCT permit eliminated?

“... no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians.  What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice. ”

Why can’t I register my NCT permit and my NCT registry at the same time?

“... no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians.  What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.The NCT Registry and the NCT Permit were renewed separately. ... ”

Can I get a DEA number with my temporary license?

“You must register your supervising physician with the TMB prior to applying with the DEA.  For information or questions on applying for a DEA under a temporary license, please contact the DEA directly.   https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/index.html  ... ”

Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?

“... ou are a physician or a physician assistant. Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them.  If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.PAs ... ”

If I discover a patient is receiving scheduled medication from other physicians, what action must I take? For example, must I immediately terminate the patient or cease prescribing the scheduled medication?

“The TMB cannot tell providers how to use the information they obtain through the PMP check.  Providers should follow the standard of care and utilize the information they gain to make educated and informed prescribing decisions. ”

Do delegates who have prescribing authority have to apply for their own waiver or are they covered by the supervising physician’s waiver? 

“If the supervising physician has a waiver, then the prescribing delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means.&nbs ... ”