Checklist for Texas Practices

CME

Two hours of opioid CME – Announced July 2020. Click here to access the CME. You must be a current TOA member to access it.
One hour of CME in human trafficking – Click here for the free hour from Texas HHSC. Created by the 2019 Texas Legislature.

Prescriptions

Mandatory e-Prescribing for all controlled substances – January 1, 2021. (HB 2174 from the 2019 Texas Legislature.) Click here to view the waiver.
TOA Members can view TOA’s e-mail updates for the latest.

Out-of-Network Surprise Billing

Texas Law – 2019 – SB 1264 banned surprise billing for plans that are regulated by the state of Texas. Click here to learn more. Texas regulates non-ERISA commercial health plans.
No Surprises ActClick here to learn more about the new federal law that went into effect on January 1, 2022. The federal government regulates ERISA plans.