Blog : Texas Professional License Defense Law Firm : Bertolino LLP

January 30, 2018Posts

Texas Board of Nursing Order for Practice Breakdown: KSTAR Nursing Program Approved as a Practice Remediation Option

At a recent quarterly meeting, the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) approved the Knowledge, Skills, Training, Assessment, and Research (KSTAR) Nursing Program as a permanent disciplinary option for nurses who receive a Board Order for practice breakdown and meet eligibility criteria. KSTAR Nursing Program KSTAR Nursing began as a two-year pilot program with Texas A&M Health Sciences Center College of Nursing and the Rural and Community Health Institute approved by the Board. The KSTAR Nursing...

Details »

January 29, 2018Posts

On January 19, 2018 Texas Implements the New Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC)

As of January 19, 2018, the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) takes effect in Texas. Pursuant to Texas House Bill 2950 the previous Nurse Licensure Compact has been replaced with the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). The purpose of the eNLC is to allow nurses to have mobility across state borders and to increase access to healthcare while maintaining protections for the public. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing released two videos: Transitioning...

Details »

January 26, 2018Posts

The Texas Department of Insurance Helps Consumers Resolve Complaints

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) governs agent and adjuster licensing, and company licensing and registration. Its Agent and Adjuster Licensing Office is responsible for the licensing, registration, certification, and regulation of persons who wish to sell insurance or adjust property and casualty claims in Texas, including insurance agents, insurance adjusters, risk managers, life insurance counselors, discount healthcare operators, title agents, escrow officers, and small employer health benefit plans. Each year thousands of complaints are...

Details »

January 25, 2018Posts

Responsibilities of Participants in Informal Proceedings Before the Texas Medical Board

If a complaint is filed against you with the Texas Medical Board (TMB), you will have to defend your Medical License throughout the TMB's Complaint Enforcement Process. To put forth a defense most likely to lead to a positive outcome in your case, it is imperative that you hire a Texas license defense attorney as soon as you are notified of a TMB complaint. The TMB investigates every complaint it receives. When the investigation reveals...

Details »

January 24, 2018Posts

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Compact with Texans

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is responsible for issuing licenses, certificates, permits, and registrations for dozens of statutes assigned to the Agency by the Texas Legislature. The TDLR manages 40 programs and issues licenses to a number of Texas professionals. The Agency's mission is: "To be the leader in public service by creating innovative, low-cost licensing and regulatory 'next' practices, and cultivating highly-engaged employees who provide exceptional customer service." The Agency promises...

Details »

January 23, 2018Posts

Changes in Telemedicine Benefits for Texas Medicaid Coming in 2018

Telemedicine allows Texas doctors to provide healthcare services to patients who are at a different physical location. This allows greater access to needed health care and a reduction in healthcare costs. Texas Senate Bill SB 1107 on Telemedicine and Telehealth Services made statutory changes to the practice of telemedicine in Texas. The Bill includes implementation of amendments to the telemedicine Texas Medicaid medical benefit policy and requires submission of a State Plan Amendment to update...

Details »

January 17, 2018Posts

Default on Student Loans Threatens Professional Licenses In Texas

Texas has joined nineteen other states by introducing a policy that threatens the professional licenses of workers who default on their student loans. Thirty-three state licensing agencies, including those that provide licenses for nurse practitioners, cosmetologists, engineers, and teachers, will not renew licenses after being notified of a default. The Texas State Bar will go a step further and suspend the licenses of attorneys rather than waiting for them to expire. Hurting the Texas Workforce...

Details »

January 17, 2018Posts

The Bertolino Law Firm: License Defense Attorneys for Texas Professionals

When a complaint is filed against you with your licensing board, all of a sudden, your license, career, and reputation are in jeopardy. We understand you're going through a difficult and even traumatic ordeal. Our license defense attorneys will mount a strong defense against allegations of wrongdoing. We will advocate for you and protect your rights. You need someone in your corner to fight you. Hire us to fight for you. Case Evaluation Contact us...

Details »

January 16, 2018Posts

The Opioid Epidemic and the Texas Medical Boards’ Continued Scrutiny of Pain Management Doctors

The opioid problem in our country has been deemed a public health emergency. In response to the crisis, the Department of Justice, federal and state law enforcement agencies, and medical boards have been targeting pain management doctors. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) enforces stringent regulations on pain management clinics and medical professionals who work in pain clinics. Unfortunately, the increased enforcement measures against pain management clinics and practitioners can have negative unintended consequences for both...

Details »

January 15, 2018Posts

You’re a Doctor Facing a Texas Medical Board Investigation. Now What?

After a long day of treating patients your office manager hands you an official looking letter and solemnly says, "You need to read this right now." You recognize the letterhead of the Texas Medical Board (TMB) immediately. Your stomach drops as you realize the letter states that a complaint has been filed against you and the TMB has launched an investigation into the allegations. Upon receiving the letter, you may feel angry or bitter. You...

Details »

Blog - Page 90