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Why Do Patients File Complaints Against Doctors?

June 18, 2018Medical License Defense Posts

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) received 8,114 complaints in Fiscal Year 2017. Based on those complaints, the Board opened 2,055 investigations against physicians and other providers it licenses. This represents an increase over Fiscal Year 2016, when the Board received 7,821 complaints and opened 1,967 investigations. In fact, the number of TMB complaints received and investigations opened have increased every year for the past four years. Why Do Patients File Complaints Against Doctors? Patients file...

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More About Our Firm – BERTOLINO LLP

June 15, 2018Posts

BERTOLINO LLP provides powerful representation for clients whose licenses are under attack by a licensing board or regulatory state agency. Our attorneys are experienced in license defense. We handle matters related to professional, medical, and vocational licenses, grievance complaints, ethics concerns, and other important Texas state licensing issues. Further, our experienced license defense attorneys are well-versed in administrative law. Having an in-depth knowledge of administrative law is critical to license defense because it is the...

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5 Texas License Defense FAQs

June 14, 2018Posts

Have you received a complaint notice from your Texas licensing board? If your professional license is under attack by a state agency or licensing board, you are likely under stress and wondering what you need to do to protect your career. The following are five frequently asked questions about license defense and what to do if you're dealing with a formal complaint. If you have other questions or need to speak with a Texas license...

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4 Things To Consider When Facing A Licensing Board Investigation

June 13, 2018Posts

[caption id="attachment_12474" align="alignright" width="300"] Things you need to know if your professional license is at risk[/caption] You worked hard to earn your professional license in Texas. Whether you're a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, CPA, lawyer, engineer, teacher, or other licensed professionals in Texas, we know that you dedicated your education to earning your license―we know that you've dedicated your career to the patients, people, and students you serve. If you then receive notice that a complaint...

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Facing A Grievance from the Texas State Bar – Defending Texas Attorneys

June 12, 2018Posts

When an attorney receives a formal complaint from the Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s Office at the State Bar of Texas, that attorney needs to take fast action to protect his or her reputation and license to practice law. A complaint, even one found to be meritless, can adversely affect an attorney's legal career. If you are a licensed attorney in Texas and facing a grievance from the Texas State Bar, you know that ignoring the complaint...

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What Does A Professional License Defense Attorney Do?

June 11, 2018Posts

A license defense attorney provides advocacy for professionals who are facing disciplinary action in front of a licensing board or state regulatory agency. License defense attorneys handle matters related to licenses, grievance complaints, ethics concerns, and other important professional licensing issues. What Does A License Defense Attorney Do? A professional, medical, or vocational license defense attorney works to defend a licensee and protect the license when that license is being threatened with revocation, suspension, probation,...

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ATTENTION DENTISTS: Texas State Board of Dental Examiners has Recent Rule Adoptions

June 08, 2018Posts

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) has regulatory authority over licensed dentists, dental hygienist, registered dental assistants and dental laboratories in the State of Texas. Recently the TSBDE adopted new rules and rule amendments regarding general qualification for licensure, staggered registrations, and how complaints are investigated. Recent Rule Changes for General Qualification for Licensure The Board amended rules §101.1 for DDS's and §103.1 for Registered Dental Hygienists to eliminate the requirement for good...

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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program in Texas

June 07, 2018Posts

The Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program in Texas is regulated by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The program was transferred from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to HHSC as of September 1, 2017 pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 200. LCDC Licensure Addiction counselors, or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDCs), are licensed by the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program. An individual can earn their LCDC credential by completing specified requirements, including educational...

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Formal Complaint Letter from the Texas Board of Nursing

June 06, 2018Posts

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) receives complaints against Texas nurses from patients, employers, other nurses, state and federal agencies, and other sources. The BON may also open their own investigation in certain circumstances. If you receive a formal complaint letter from the BON it means that you are being investigated based on a complaint lodged against you. That letter serves as notice of the investigation and allegations against you. As soon as you receive...

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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Streamlines Rules

June 05, 2018Posts

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses and regulates dozens of programs for Texas professionals. The Texas Legislature transfers programs to the TDLR with the intention to consolidate regulation of certain industries and offer efficient and streamlined governance of TDLR regulated programs. The TDLR Office of Strategic Communication recently released a report outlining the streamlining of rules for 13 programs transferred from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to the TDLR under...

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