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Understanding the Corporate Practice of Medicine in Texas

December 16, 2024Medical License Defense

Understanding the Corporate Practice of Medicine in Texas

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and other medical professionals. Part of those duties involve receiving and investigating complaints about these medical professionals. The TMB also brings formal disciplinary action against those professionals if there is sufficient evidence to believe they have violated the rules or laws that govern their professions.  Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the TMB can be a substantial step in reaching...

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Rules Changes for Medical Professionals Concerning Abortion Bans and Exceptions

December 15, 2024Medical License Defense

Rules Changes for Medical Professionals Concerning Abortion Bans and Exceptions

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates attorneys in Texas. This entity ensures that physicians and other medical professionals follow the rules and laws that govern them. Any violations of those rules or laws can lead to disciplinary proceedings before the TMB. These rules and laws include adherence to state law concerning abortions, which bans all abortion except those in which a physician, in their "reasonable medical judgment," believes that it is necessary to...

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Disciplinary Proceedings for Veterinarians and the Sanctions They May Face

December 12, 2024Medical License Defense

Disciplinary Proceedings for Veterinarians and the Sanctions They May Face

In 2023, the Texas legislature administratively attached the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) to the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) for a temporary period, which is due to expire on August 31, 2024. The TBVME, under the auspices of the TDLR, currently licenses, oversees, and enforces the rules and laws that govern veterinarians, licensed veterinarian technicians, and equine dental providers. If the TBVME receives a complaint against a veterinarian, that agency...

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What Licenses and Certifications does the TMB Issue and Regulate

December 06, 2024Medical License Defense

What Licenses and Certifications Does the TMB Issue and Regulate?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and other medical professionals. As part of its regulatory duties, the TMB receives complaints about these medical professionals and investigates those complaints against them. The TMB also brings formal disciplinary action against those professionals if there is evidence that they have violated the rules or laws that govern their professions. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the TMB can be...

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Prescription Requirements for Optometrists

December 03, 2024Medical License Defense

Prescription Requirements for Optometrists

The Texas Optometry Board (TOB) is the state agency that handles licensing and disciplinary matters for optometrists in Texas. Unfortunately, optometrists, like all professionals, may be subject to complaints by patients, colleagues, and other members of the public. Complaints can involve any of the rules and laws that govern optometrists, including the requirements for prescriptions issued by optometrists, both in terms of prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses, and prescriptions for medications.  Even if the complaint has...

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What are Prescriptive Authority Agreements and How Do They Work

November 24, 2024Medical License Defense

What are Prescriptive Authority Agreements and How Do They Work?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and other medical professionals. As part of its duties, the TMB receives complaints about physicians allegedly violating the laws and rules that govern them. It also brings formal disciplinary action against physicians as needed. While complaints may cover various types of violations, one such area that may result in complaints is prescriptive authority agreements. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before...

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Grounds for Disciplinary Action Pharmacy Techs and Trainees

November 23, 2024Medical License Defense

Grounds for Disciplinary Action Against Pharmacy Technicians and Trainees

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (the Board) not only licenses pharmacists but also registers pharmacy technicians and trainees. As a result, the Board must ensure that these professionals and trainees follow all applicable laws and rules. Any violations by these individuals can lead to disciplinary proceedings and potentially severe sanctions. Therefore, all pharmacy technicians and trainees must know the laws and rules governing their profession to avoid violating them. If you face disciplinary proceedings...

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What Does a Medical License Defense Attorney Do

October 14, 2024Medical License Defense

What Does a Medical License Defense Attorney Do?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) licenses and regulates physicians and some other medical professionals throughout Texas. Physicians must ensure they comply with the myriads of state and federal rules and laws governing their profession. All complaints against these professionals and pharmacies go to the TMB for investigation. This state agency also files formal disciplinary charges when warranted, handles contested proceedings, and works to resolve these disciplinary proceedings appropriately. As a result, you should not hesitate...

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September 15, 2024License Defense,Medical License Defense

Potential Sanctions Against PAs by the Texas Medical Board

The Texas Physician Assistant Board (the Board) licenses and regulates Texas physician assistants (PAs). The Board is a part of the Texas Medical Board, a larger state agency. As part of its duties, the Board receives complaints about PAs, investigates those complaints, and brings formal disciplinary action against PAs as needed. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the Board can be a significant step in reaching a positive outcome...

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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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