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September 13, 2024Medical License Defense

Understanding Disciplinary Proceedings Against Speech-Language Pathologists

All licensed professionals must follow certain laws and rules applicable to their professions. The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) is the state agency that licenses and regulates speech-language pathologists. Therefore, TDLR also receives complaints about speech-language pathologists and brings disciplinary actions against them to enforce rules and laws if necessary. Disciplinary complaints may lead to sanctions that adversely affect your career. In severe cases, you could even face a license suspension or revocation,...

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September 05, 2024Medical License Defense

Common Violations of the Dental Practices Act

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) is the state agency charged with licensing and regulating dentists and dental hygienists. As part of its regulatory duties, the TSBDE receives complaints about dentists, investigates those complaints, and brings formal disciplinary action against dentists if warranted. Getting legal representation in disciplinary proceedings before the TSBDE can be critical to reaching a positive outcome in your case. As a result, if you are facing disciplinary investigations, complaints,...

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September 02, 2024Medical License Defense

Texas Board of Nursing – FY 2023 Enforcement Report

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) licenses and regulates nurses to ensure they comply with all applicable laws and rules. As an integral part of its responsibilities under state law, the BON receives and investigates complaints against licensees and initiates disciplinary action if needed. Disciplinary proceedings can have serious repercussions for your nursing license. Therefore, if you receive a complaint against your license, we urge you to seek assistance from an experienced nursing license defense lawyer. The...

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August 23, 2024Medical License Defense

Rule 291.29: A Pharmacist’s Professional Responsibility to Prevent Non-Therapeutic Dispensing of Controlled Substances

Texas pharmacists are subject to the oversight of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (the Board). This agency not only licenses pharmacists but regulates them to ensure compliance with laws and regulations appliable to their profession. Under Texas law, the Board has the authority to discipline licensed pharmacists and technicians who violate these laws, which can lead to serious consequences. If you are facing a complaint or disciplinary proceedings before the Board, your first call...

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The Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses

August 22, 2024Medical License Defense

The Texas Peer Assistance Program (TPAPN) for Nurses

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is a state agency that licenses and regulates nursing professionals for compliance with the laws and rules that govern them. As part of its duties under state law, the BON receives and investigates complaints against licensees and initiates disciplinary action if needed. After you have completed the extensive education and training to obtain a license or certification in your field, you have a lot at stake. Therefore, if you receive...

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Dental Examiners Efforts of ADA to Prevent Stigma

August 21, 2024Medical License Defense

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Leads Efforts of American Dental Association to Prevent Stigma of Professionals Seeking Mental Health Assistance

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) licenses and regulates dentists and dental hygienists. As part of its regulatory efforts, the TSBDE receives complaints, investigates allegations of wrongdoing, and brings formal disciplinary action against licensees as needed. Getting legal representation in disciplinary proceedings before the TSBDE can be critical to reaching a positive outcome in your case. As a result, if you are facing disciplinary investigations, complaints, or formal proceedings before the TSBDE, you...

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August 19, 2024Medical License Defense

How to Help Your Medical Practice Avoid Insurance Fraud Allegations

All licensed professionals are subject to certain laws and rules that apply to their professions. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is the state agency that licenses, regulates, and monitors physicians and other professionals for compliance with the laws and rules that govern them. Insurance fraud is an increasingly common allegation that medical practices may face before the TMB and other regulatory agencies. Violations of rules and laws related to your profession, including insurance fraud, can...

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July 25, 2024Medical License Defense

Handling a Complaint Against Your Dental Hygienist License

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) has jurisdiction to license and regulate licensed dentists and dental hygienists in Texas. Therefore, the TSBDE receives, investigates, and brings formal disciplinary action against licensees when complaints arise alleging that they have violated the rules or laws that govern their profession. Getting legal representation in disciplinary proceedings before the Board can be key to a positive outcome in your case. As a result, any licensed optometrists facing...

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July 23, 2024Medical License Defense

TDLR Adopts Rules Changes for Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers to Comply with FDA Rule

All licensed professionals are subject to certain laws and rules that apply to their professions. The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) is the state agency that licenses, regulates, and monitors speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing instrument fitters and dispensers, among various other professionals. Violations of rules and laws related to your profession can lead to disciplinary complaints and sanctions that can adversely affect your career. In severe cases, you could even face a...

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July 22, 2024Medical License Defense

Notable Texas Medical Board Disciplinary Actions

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is the state agency that licenses and regulates physicians and various other medical professionals. All complaints against physicians and the other medical professionals go to the TMB for investigation, the filing of formal disciplinary charges when warranted, and resolution of any disciplinary proceedings. As the outcome of disciplinary proceedings can be severe, you should not hesitate to contact an experienced medical license defense lawyer for assistance if you are facing...

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