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I am a profesional licensing and health care lawyer. I represent the people and organizations who are responsible for patient care. I write about issues pertinent to patients, clinicians and medical staff such as the treatment of pain and what constitues unlawful or questionable prescribing or... Full Bio
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Important Update for Texas Nurses on a Board Order: Texas Board of Nursing Starts Screening for EtG and EtS

  During the last month my firm has experienced an influx of calls from nurses who have tested positive for alcohol while on an Order with...

The Texas Intractable Pain Treatment Act And Chronic Pain

  Given the current aggressive regulatory climate surrounding the treatment of chronic pain, it is worthwhile to look back and understand...

Texas Medical Board Schedules Wave of Temporary Suspension Hearings Targeting Pain Management Physicians and Physician Assistant

  As we reported earlier this month, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) along with several state agencies, including the Texas...

DEA Steps Up Raids of Pain Management Physicians and Pharmacies in Houston

  Over the past month, the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration has drastically increased their activity in the Houston area. This...

New Law Restricts Texas Foreign Physicians' Practice To Medically Underserved Areas

  As the Texas physician shortage continues, more and more physicians from foreign countries are coming to the state to meet the...
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