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September 15, 2022Medical License Defense

What does the Texas Medical Board Do?

Healthcare providers in the state of Texas must secure and maintain their license to practice in order to hold a job serving their patients. The Texas Medical Board oversees the licensing process and addresses complaints that may arise. The Board’s website maintains a searchable database the public can use to verify a physician’s licensure status. Patients and others can also request an investigation when they register a complaint against a practitioner. The Board is comprised of 7...

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24 how hipaa violations can put your medical license at risk

July 24, 2022Medical License Defense

How HIPAA Violations Can Put Your Medical License at Risk

The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act (TMRPA) exist to protect the personal health information (PHI) of patients. These Acts contain enforcement mechanisms that penalize doctors and other medical professionals who violate them by disclosing PHI. For instance, Tex. Health and Safety Code § 181.202 provides that violations of TMRPA can result in the imposition of civil penalties and the revocation of professional licenses.  Tex. Occ....

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Examples of Disciplinary Actions by the Texas Medical Board

May 19, 2022Medical License Defense

Examples of Disciplinary Actions by the Texas Medical Board

Complaints and disciplinary proceedings against medical professionals by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) can result in many sanctions. These sanctions differ according to the severity of the conduct involved, the professional's prior disciplinary history, and other factors. However, some of the potential sanctions that you can receive can impact your ability to continue working in the medical profession. As a result, you should take all complaints against your license seriously and get immediate legal advice...

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How common are complaints against texas doctors and should i worry if i receive one

February 17, 2022Medical License Defense

How Often Are Texas Medical Board Complaints Filed Against Doctors and Should I Worry if I Receive One?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints each year against the medical professionals they regulate. These complaints come from patients, the family members of patients, other health professionals, and other sources. The most common complaints relate to allegations of substandard care, professional incompetence, unprofessional conduct that poses a danger to the public, and mental or physical impairments that impact the ability to practice medicine. The TMB Investigation Phase Receiving a complaint notice from...

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What is the state office of administrative hearings soah in texas

February 11, 2022Medical License Defense

What is the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) in Texas?

You typically first receive notice of a complaint about your professional, medical, or vocational license from the agency that handles the regulation and licensing of your profession. Once that agency completes its investigation, you will receive notice of the agency’s findings. In some cases, the agency may find that you violated the rules or laws that govern your profession, as well as proposed sanctions or disciplinary measures for those violations. Not all cases involving licensing...

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What are the most common complaints against texas teachers that lead to license problems

February 09, 2022Medical License Defense

What Are the Most Common Complaints Against Teachers that Lead to Certification Problems?

Teachers work long hours to educate Texas children and provide them with the tools necessary to function as productive members of society. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has made teaching an even more challenging, exhausting, and thankless job. When you receive notice from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that someone has filed a complaint against you, you need help to protect your teaching license. Authority of the State Board for Educator Certification The State Board for...

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February 07, 2022Medical License Defense

Complaints Against Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Texas

After spending thousands of hours training to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas, you are now hard at work, building your career. You have dedicated your professional life to helping families stay together and work through their problems. However, when someone files a complaint against you, your license suddenly may be in question. Here’s what you need to know about dealing with a complaint to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council...

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What sanctions can i face if the texas medical board determines that i have violated the texas occupations code

January 28, 2022Medical License Defense

What Sanctions Can I Face if the Texas Medical Board Determines that I have Violated the Texas Occupations Code?

Sanctions from the Texas Medical Board (TMB) can result in a range of disciplinary measures, from license revocation to administrative fines. The TMB may have notified you that you are the subject of an investigation or already determined that you have violated the Texas Occupations Code. No matter what stage your case is at before the TMB, you are likely to benefit from legal advice from the medical license defense attorneys of Bertolino LLP. TMB...

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November 01, 2021Medical License Defense

I Am Under Investigation by the Texas Medical Board for Medical Malpractice. Do I Need an Experienced Lawyer?

The simple answer here is yes. While you are not required to hire a lawyer to defend yourself, you have to ask yourself what your career and professional reputation mean to you. Are they something that you would ever want to risk? If the answer is no, you need to hire an experienced medical license defense attorney. The Texas Medical Board and its Investigation Process Once the Texas Medical Board receives a complaint, it can begin...

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Scenarios that put a medical professionals license at risk

May 31, 2021Medical License Defense

Scenarios That Put a Medical Professional’s License at Risk

The medical professionals of Texas must do all they can to protect their medical licenses—as they are, for the most part, aware. The situations surrounding the practice of medicine, often involving heightened emotion, anxiety, and expectations that may exceed reality, create a scenario ripe for the lodging of formal complaints with the Texas Medical Board. This, in turn, puts medical professionals' livelihoods at risk. Despite the many years of education, residency, and even practice, a...

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