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How Can I Prove to My Licensing Board that I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong?

May 02, 2019Posts

Your licensing board has notified you that a complaint has been lodged against you. Undoubtedly, receiving that notice was one of the worst moments for you. Perhaps the complaint was lodged by a former client, a former patient, a patient's family member, or even by a colleague or the licensing board itself. While each licensing board in Texas operates differently and in accordance with their own rules and regulations, most boards accept complaints from any...

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Contested Hearings and the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing

May 01, 2019SOAH

The majority of complaints filed against licensed professionals are resolved prior to a contested hearing. Contested hearings, or formal hearings, are held at the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH), which is an independent forum where Texas agencies, licensing boards, other governmental entities, and private citizens can resolve certain legal disputes. Cases are heard before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), a neutral third party appointed to oversee the hearing. Not all cases require a...

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4 Reasons to Hire A Professional License Defense Attorney: Don’t Face the Board Alone

April 30, 2019Posts

It's the letter no licensed professional wants to receive: a notice from your licensing board informing you that someone has filed a formal complaint against you. All allegations of professional malfeasance need to be taken seriously. Consult with an experienced professional license defense attorney as soon as you are notified of a pending complaint. You do not have to face the board alone. 4 Reasons to Hire A Professional License Defense Attorney Your licensing board...

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Unprofessional Conduct by a Health Care Provider

April 28, 2019Posts

Our state licensed health care providers are held to the highest standards of professionalism. Whether licensed by the Texas Medical Board, the Texas Board of Nursing, or other licensing board, licensed health care providers have a duty to adhere to the rules of their specific board and Texas statues. If after an investigation the board determines that the licensee engaged in unprofessional conduct, the board will pursue disciplinary action. Under the code, a health care...

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Enforcement Plan of the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR)

April 27, 2019Posts

The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) regulates dozens of professionals and industries across our state. The agency serves to protect the health and safety of Texans and ensure the people are served by qualified professionals. As the licensing body, the TDLR has the authority to impose disciplinary action against those it licenses, which can include penalties, fines, license restrictions, and even license revocation. TDLR's Enforcement Plan The TDLR's enforcement plan describes the specific...

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Agent and Adjuster Licensing in Texas

April 26, 2019Professional License Defense Posts

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) governs agent and adjuster licensing. The agency's mission is to protect consumers by regulating the insurance industry fairly and diligently, promoting a stable and competitive market, and providing information that makes a difference. Agent licensure in Texas includes: Insurance Service Representative Escrow Officers Title Insurance Risk Manager Funeral, pre-arrangement life General Lines - life, accident, health, and HMO General Lines - property and casualty Personal Lines - property and...

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Confidentiality & Complaints Against Texas Nurses

April 25, 2019Medical License Defense Posts

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) conducts investigations of allegations against nurses and adjudicates complaints. When an investigation is opened against a Texas nurse the BON provides due process to the nurse, giving him or her notice of the investigation and allegations, the opportunity to respond to the alleged conduct and to show compliance with the Nursing Practice Act. Confidentiality of Complainant Although the Nurse is given the opportunity to respond to allegations, the name...

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Can a Texas Medical License be Suspended without Notice?

April 24, 2019Posts

After the Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives a complaint against a licensed physician or other health care provider it licenses, it reviews the complaint to determine if adequate evidence exists demonstrating a violation of the Medical Practices Act. Generally speaking, the TMB's enforcement process follows a specific investigation and resolution process and affords licensees ample notice and due process. However, in response to certain complaint allegations the TMB can hold a temporary suspension hearing without...

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Updates on Prescribing Controlled Substances for Texas Physicians

April 23, 2019Posts

Texas strictly regulates the prescribing of controlled substances. As of September 1, 2018 the official prescription forms for controlled substances are re-designed and have additional security features. For the next few months Texas practitioners may continue to use the previous prescriptions pads. Effective June 1, 2019 prescription pads ordered prior to the redesign will no longer be valid. If you are a Texas practitioner who prescribes controlled substances, make sure that you order new prescription...

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How Our Law Firm Helps Professionals Like You Keep Their Licenses

February 22, 2019Posts

You worked hard to earn your professional license, and it is the gateway to your career and livelihood. If it is under attack by a state agency or board, you must do everything in your power to protect it. One way to ensure the best possible outcome in your case is to immediately consult with an experienced professional defense attorney as soon as you are notified of a licensure issue or board complaint. BERTOLINO LLP...

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