Texas hospitals are putting pregnant patients at risk by denying care out of fear of abortion laws, medical group says
Medical professionals across the state have expressed confusion over what care they can provide amid Texasโ abortion ban, leading to some patients allegedly receiving delayed care or being turned away.
Texas Medical Board clears Houston doctor accused of stealing vial of COVID-19 vaccine
HOUSTON โ An investigation into a Harris County doctor accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccines has been dismissed by the Texas Medical Board, according to a letter shared with KPRC 2 Investigates. The board told Dr. Hasan Gokal it determined there was insufficient evidence to a prove that a violation of the Medical Practice Act occurred. โItโs a huge relief,โ said Paul Doyle, the doctorโs attorney. AdSome of the doses went to the doctorโs acquaintances, and the last one went to his wife, who has a pulmonary disease, Doyle said. The matter isnโt completely over because Doyle said prosecutors indicated they may still take the case to a grand jury.
Texas Medical Board warns of new scam targeting health care professionals
HOUSTON โ The Texas Medical Board (TMB) has issued a warning to health care professionals about a new scam targeting them. According to the warning, scammers are making calls claiming to be employees with the TMB, the Drug Enforcement Administration or FBI or other law enforcement entities and demanding money. The scammers may also go as far as to spoof agency phone numbers or send documents on official-looking letterheads, according to the TMB. โAdditionally, the TMB has no authority to issue, cancel, or influence arrest warrants, as some scams have indicated.โAdPeople are being asked to report it should they receive a call or document from any such organization asking for money or threatening to suspend their DEA registration. To learn more or report an incident, visit the TMB website.