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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 Lawyer Texas,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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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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