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September 20, 2018Medical License Defense

Common Complaints Against Texas Audiologists

To become a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist in Texas requires a great deal of education. These professions often need to complete years of rigorous academic and clinical training focused on the study and diagnosis of hearing disorders, hearing loss, and other audiological medical issues. Texas Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The TDLR oversees the program, sets licensing standards, issues licenses, and investigates complaints filed...

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July 13, 2018Medical License Defense

Complaints Against Medical Care Facilities Licensed in Texas

The State of Texas regulates hospitals and most health-related clinics and facilities. This regulation is carried out through a number of different agencies empowered to oversee the care provided in medical care facilities and enforce disciplinary action when necessary. Complaints Against Texas Medical Care Facilities The Health Facility Program of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) ensures that hospitals, clinics, and certain other health care facilities provide safe and responsible care to patients....

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June 18, 2018Medical License Defense

Why Do Patients File Complaints Against Doctors?

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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April 13, 2018Medical License Defense

New Biennial License Renewal for Texas Chiropractors

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) is the regulatory agency in charge of the licensure of Texas Chiropractors. Last year the Texas Senate Bill 304 gave TBCE the option to require a biennial chiropractic license instead of an annual license. As of March 1, 2018, Chiropractors in Texas only have to renew their license every two years. The new biennial license renewal applies to all licensees renewing in March 2018, and thereafter. The annual...

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April 10, 2018Medical License Defense,Veterinarian License Defense

Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Seek to Add Another Investigator and Increase Peer Assistance Services

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TVBME) is responsible for licensing and regulating over 8,800 veterinarians in Texas, more than 1,500 veterinary technicians, and over 50 equine dental providers. It also conducts Compliance Inspections of veterinary offices located in Texas. These unannounced, on-site inspections are designed to document and monitor chronic problems that exist in the areas of Continuing Education (CE), controlled substances, and prescription labels. In the TVBME's Administrator's Statement in its Legislative...

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April 09, 2018Medical License Defense

I’m a Doctor – Can I Represent Myself Against the Texas Medical Board?

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) reviews every one of the over 7,000 complaints it receives each year to determine if adequate evidence exists demonstrating a violation of the Medical Practices Act. If the Board finds sufficient evidence to support the allegations, then it will begin an investigation and inform the licensee of the alleged violation(s). If you receive such a notice, you are then given the opportunity to respond in writing. Depending on the facts...

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January 04, 2018Medical License Defense

Complaint Process of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (“MFT board”) was created to ensure that an effective marriage and family therapists regulatory program is carried out. The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program’s primary purpose is "to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Texas." As of September 1, 2017, the regulatory authority over Marriage and Family Therapists falls under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission...

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December 29, 2017Medical License Defense

Challenging Denial of a Medical License in Texas

The Texas Medical Board receives far more applications for licensure than it issues. In Fiscal Year 2016, the Board received 5,602 physician applications, and issued 4,093 physician licenses. That means last year 27 percent of applicants for physician licensure were denied. This represented an increase in the percent of physician applications denied by the TMB over Fiscal Year 2015 and 2014, which was 20 percent denial and 22 percent denial, respectively. If you have been...

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December 12, 2017Medical License Defense

5 Things that Can Lead to a Patient Filing a Complaint with the Texas Medical Board

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints against licensees annually, and it reviews every one of them. If during the preliminary evaluation the TMB determines that it has jurisdiction and that there is sufficient evidence to support an allegation that a violation of the Medical Practices Act may have occurred, then the formal investigation process begins. During the course of the TMB's enforcement process a licensee may be offered a Remedial Plan or...

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December 08, 2017Medical License Defense,Nursing License Defense

BERTOLINO LLP Defends Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, and Dentists When Their Licenses Are Under Attack

Our firm provides aggressive defense for Texas physicians, nurses, pharmacist, and dentists after a patient or other party files a complaint with the licensing board. If you are a licensed medical professional and have received a licensing complaint, BERTOLINO LLP can help. We will defend you when your license is under attack by the Texas Medical Board, Texas Board of Nursing, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, or the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. The...

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