Updates on Rules Allowing Texas Physicians to Provide Services in other States
September 1, 2020 As a result of the COVID-19 healthcare emergency, many states have lifted or otherwise amended their restrictions on out-of-state physicians practicing medicine within their state. Below is …
July 20th Deadline Approaches for the Upcoming Medicaid and CHIP Provider Relief Fund Distribution
July 16, 2020 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) allocated $100 billion to support expenses or lost revenue attributable to COVID-19 and to ensure uninsured …
Governor Abbott Orders Additional Counties to Halt Elective Surgeries and Procedures
July 10, 2020 As discussed in our previous update, pursuant to Executive Order GA-27, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered hospitals licensed under Chapter 241 of the Texas Health and Safety …
Texas Medical Board Extends Emergency Rule for the Issuance of Certain Prescriptions
July 2, 2020 In our previous update, we discussed the Texas Medical Board’s (“TMB”) adoption of an emergency rule to help healthcare professionals provide necessary medical services for chronic pain …
Texas Governor Abbott Requires Face Coverings in Public
July 2, 2020 Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-29 requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces, with limited …
Governor Abbott Halts Elective Surgeries and Procedures in Certain Texas Counties
June 25, 2020 Earlier today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Executive Order GA-27, which orders hospitals licensed under chapter 241 of the Texas Health and Safety Code in certain Texas …
