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New NLC Rule Requires Nurses Relocating

July 10, 2024Medical License Defense

New Nurse Licensure Compact Rule Requires Nurses Relocating to Another Compact State to Apply for New License by Endorsement in 60 Days

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the state agency that licenses all nurses and ensures that they follow all laws and rules related to the profession. Violations of these laws or rules can lead to disciplinary proceedings and severe sanctions. As a result, all nurses must keep up to date with changes in the laws and rules that govern their profession, including rules that affect their license when they move to Texas or another...

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Common Reasons for Disciplinary Actions Against Physical Therapists

July 09, 2024Medical License Defense

Common Reasons for Board Disciplinary Actions Against Physical Therapists

Texas physical therapists are subject to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) oversight. This agency not only licenses physical therapists but regulates them to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Under Texas law, ECPTOTE has the authority to discipline licensed physical therapists who violate these laws, which can lead to serious consequences.  If you are facing a complaint or disciplinary proceedings before ECPTOTE, your first call should be...

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New Fingerprinting Criminal Background Checks for Physicians

July 04, 2024Medical License Defense

New Fingerprinting / Criminal Background Checks for Physicians

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and various other medical professionals in Texas. New physicians must apply for licenses under Texas law to practice medicine in Texas, but practicing physicians are also subject to periodic renewal requirements to maintain their licenses. As part of the initial licensing and licensing renewal process, physicians are now subject to new criminal background check requirements, including new fingerprinting requirements that are likely to affect many physicians....

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Is Discrimination a Ground for Discipline Against My Medical License

May 18, 2024Medical License Defense

Is Discrimination a Ground for Discipline Against My Texas Medical License?

As a physician, you are subject to the Texas Medical Practice Act (the Act) and other rules and laws that govern your profession. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses, monitors, and regulates all individuals with medical licenses. Therefore, if a patient, a patient's family member, a colleague, an employer, or any member of the public files a complaint against you, including a complaint based on discrimination, the Board must evaluate, investigate, and process the complaint...

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When Must Physicians Self-Report Criminal Activity to the TMB

May 16, 2024Medical License Defense

When Must Physicians Self-Report Criminal Activity to the Texas Medical Board?

If you become involved in or are accused of criminal activity, you may need to self-report the incident to the Texas Medical Board (TMB) in some instances. Engaging the services of an experienced medical license defense attorney from the beginning of your legal issues may allow you to reach a better result in your case. Your attorney can analyze your situation and determine whether self-reporting is required in your case.  Whether self-reporting is mandatory in...

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How Texas Pain Management Clinics Can Avoid TMB Compliance Audits

May 14, 2024Medical License Defense

How Texas Pain Management Clinics Can Avoid Texas Medical Board Compliance Audits

Complaints against pain management clinics (PMCs) go to the Texas Medical Board (TMB) for investigation, evaluation, and potential disciplinary proceedings. Likewise, poor scores on TMB compliance audits can lead to disciplinary action. Suppose you or your facility is facing a disciplinary complaint before the Board. Pain Management Clinics Under Texas Law Texas law requires all PMCs to register with the TMB. PMCs primarily treat patients with chronic pain. According to the TMB, a PMC is...

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How Do Criminal Convictions Affect Your Pharmacist’s License

May 04, 2024Medical License Defense

How Do Criminal Convictions Affect Your Pharmacist’s License?

Complaints against pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies go to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (“the Board”) for investigation, evaluation, and potential disciplinary proceedings. However, arrests, criminal charges, and convictions also can lead to disciplinary proceedings. If you fall subject to a disciplinary complaint before the Board, an experienced pharmacist license defense lawyer can assist you through the investigative process, informal negotiations, and any formal disciplinary proceedings that may result. We can explain the full...

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Understanding the Jurisdiction of the Texas Medical Board

April 18, 2024Medical License Defense

Understanding the Jurisdiction of the Texas Medical Board

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) issues licenses and certifications for various medical professionals, including physicians. Along with its licensing powers, the TMB has the legal authority to monitor and regulate these professionals to ensure they follow all applicable laws, regulations, and rules. As a result, the TMB receives, investigates, and processes all complaints that individuals and entities file against these medical professionals. An experienced medical license defense attorney can represent your interests in any disciplinary...

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Handling Complaints Before the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

February 18, 2024Medical License Defense

Handling Complaints Before the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC)

The Texas Behavioral Executive Health Council (the Council) licenses and regulates certain types of behavioral health and social work professionals in Texas. This agency oversees individual licensing agencies for marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, and social workers. As a result, complaints against these professionals and any ensuing disciplinary proceedings go through the Council and the appropriate licensing agencies. As the consequences of these proceedings can be severe, contacting an experienced Texas marriage and...

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Understanding Agreed Orders and How They Work

February 14, 2024Medical License Defense

What are Agreed Orders and How Do They Work?

As a licensed professional in Texas, your licensing board can assess various sanctions against you if you have violated the rules or laws governing your profession. When facing disciplinary proceedings, you need to be aware of and understand the potential range of consequences that you may face, including agreed orders. By obtaining legal counsel to represent your interests, you will put yourself in a better position to oppose the disciplinary complaint that has been filed...

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