THIRD PARTY PAYOR FOR MEDCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Members: Michael Arambula, M.D. Chair, Julie Attebury, John D. Ellis, Jr., Roberta Kalfut, D.O.,
Melissa Tonn, M.D. (attending by phone)
Charged with looking at Thrid party payor for medical services and decide to submit any language changes to the Rules and if they adequately describe what is intended. These types [...]
At the August 26th Disciplinary Process Review Committee, there was discussion on how to handle the “hole” that was discovered through one case in one physician transferring care to another physician in a referral situation or in the ER environment. The case discussed had an ER physician order a test. Then he went off shift [...]
At the August 25th meeting of the Standing Delegation Committee, there was an open discussion that it was the possession of the committee is that requests for waiver of the mid-level supervision rules filed appear, in the opinion of the committee, were being requested too often for the physician’s convenience with no benefit to the [...]
Last week the Texas Comptroller stated the next 2 year budget cycle is facing a 21 billion dollar deficit. With this knowledge the Board has been asked to submit budgets that were capped at the 2011 levels and a 5% cut. It has done so with the request that it will be asking for its [...]
At the Board’s last meeting, August 28, 2010, the Board issued the most disciplinary actions in a single meeting in its history – 187 doctors disciplined. The actions included 33 violations based on quality of care; eight actions based on unprofessional conduct; 11 actions based on inadequate medical records violations; 14 voluntary surrenders; five revocations/suspensions; [...]
Proposed Rules Licensing and Enforcement – Practice and Procedure – Temporary and Limited Licenses
The amendment to §172.2, concerning Construction and Definitions, adds definitions for controlled substances and dangerous drugs.
The amendment to §172.3, concerning Distinguished Professors Temporary License
1) must complete all provisions of an application for a full license
2) updates the name of the American Osteopathic [...]
At the June Board meeting, there was a discussion regarding “abuses” of open records requests. Board staff informed the Public Information Committee about 22 TAC 199.3, which generally provides if someone continues to make open records requests over 36 hours of staff time, they can charge additional money. According to staff there are a handful [...]
On July 16th, the Texas Medical Board published it proposed rule changes to be considered at it next Board meeting in August. It is important for licensees and other interested parties to review these rules to determine how it affects you and your practice.
If you support or oppose a rule change, you can write to [...]
At the June meeting for the Texas Medical Board, staff reported to the Board members that the Board is doing well for its 2010 budget, which ends on August 31st. Currently, the Board has spent 7.5 million out of an 11 million dollar budget. Most of the remaining money will go to staff salaries and [...]
For Physicians, Physician Assistants and Acupuncturist, if you have a website for yourself or your practice effect July 1, 2010, the Board has instituted new rules that directly affect you. The rule, I believe is some what onerous and vague. I think it may be difficult for some people to comply with; but if you [...]