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November 27, 2017Posts

Responding to Unwarranted Medical Board Complaints

Even if you believe a Texas Medical Board complaint against you is unwarranted, you must treat it seriously and with the utmost professionalism. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints every year and they conduct a preliminary evaluation of every single one. After a complaint is filed, the TMB begins the process of determining if there is sufficient evidence to support the allegations. If the TBM determines that a violation of the Medical...

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November 16, 2017Posts

Holiday Driving While Intoxicated Can Put Your Texas Professional License in Jeopardy

Many states experience an increase in DWI cases around the holiday season, and Texas is no exception. While most drivers are aware that DWI has serious criminal consequences, they do not always realize that a DWI can place a professional license in jeopardy, too. Learn more about the processes of criminal justice and professional discipline for those accused of DWI. Defendants should contact an experienced Texas professional license defense attorney to protect their professional interests....

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November 08, 2017Posts

The Type of Attorney You Need to Handle A Licensing Board Complaint

If your licensing board has notified you of a complaint lodged against you, and you have limited time in which to respond. Even if you believe the complaint is meritless, your license, career, and reputation are at risk. It is imperative that you mount a strong defense against the allegations pending against you. The best way to ensure the most favorable outcome in your case is to hire a well experienced license defense attorney. The...

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November 07, 2017Posts

Preparing for a SOAH Mediation, Texas Professional License Defense

The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH) hears cases against license holders of Texas licensing boards- regarding complaints filed against the license holder, violations of board rules, and other alleged malfeasance. A SOAH hearing is conducted similar to a courtroom trial operates and serves as the final stage in formal resolution of a board complaint. Prior to the SOAH hearing the parties will have the opportunity to resolve the dispute through mediation. Benefits of...

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November 06, 2017Posts

What Happens If I Miss the Deadline to Respond to a Board Complaint?

If a complaint has been filed against you with a professional licensing board, your livelihood, career, and reputation are on the line. This is likely an emotional and stressful time for you. It is not an uncommon reaction for people to want to avoid dealing with the complaint. However, it is critical that you address the complaint head-on and timely respond to all requests from the Board. When a licensing board is investigating a complaint,...

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November 03, 2017Posts

Texas Doctors: Avoid Facing a Complaint from the Texas Medical Board

The Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives over 7,000 complaints every year. Complaints are filed by patients, patients' family members, health care professionals, and other sources. All complaints are treated seriously, and all complaints filed with the TMB are investigated. Precautionary Measures to Help Avoid Facing a Compliant from the Texas Medical Board You have worked for years to earn your medical license in Texas. Any allegation of misconduct filed against you could put your license,...

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November 02, 2017Posts

The Stages of the Texas Medical Board’s Enforcement Process

After the Texas Medical Board (TMB) receives a complaint, the formal enforcement process begins. The TMB will first determine that it has jurisdiction, in that the complaint is against someone the TMB licenses. If jurisdiction is determined, the Board begins the process of determining whether there is evidence to support an allegation that there has been a violation of the Medical Practices Act. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) reviews every complaint it receives, and it...

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November 01, 2017Posts

What to Expect When You Hire a Professional Licensing Defense Attorney

If a complaint has been filed against you with a Texas licensing board or regulatory agency, you need to consult with a Texas license defense attorney. When your professional license is in jeopardy due to allegations of misconduct, your career, livelihood, and reputation are at stake. What to Expect When You Hire a Professional Licensing Defense Attorney When you hire a professional license defense attorney, you can expect to have an advocate on your side....

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October 27, 2017Posts

What To Do If A Licensing Board Requests Confidential Information

If you are being investigated by a Texas licensing board or agency, you will be asked to provide information regarding the investigation and the complaint made against you. For some licensees this may mean the licensing board requests confidential information. Most licensed professionals have certain duties of confidentiality to the people they serve. Particularly health care professionals and attorneys have heightened legal duties of confidentiality to their patients and clients. What to Do If A...

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October 25, 2017Posts

Practicing Telemedicine in Texas

The use of telemedicine in health care has expanded rapidly over the past few years. The benefits and numerous, and include increased access to health care and a reduction in healthcare costs. However, the risks and drawbacks of telemedicine are numerous, too. The Texas legislature and the Texas Medical Board have created rules and regulations aimed at protecting patients and the effectiveness of medical care. In May 2017, the Texas legislature passed SB1107 on Telemedicine...

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