Updated TMA White Paper Explains Non-Urgent Surgeries Rule

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This rule is no longer in effect. The story remains on the Texas Medical Association website for historical and transparency purposes. Change made May 20, 2020.

Worried, concerned, confused about the Texas Medical Board’s emergency rules on “non-urgent elective surgeries or procedures” during the COVID-19 crisis? What about the new FAQ the board issued over the weekend? You’re not alone.

Many Texas physicians have called the Texas Medical Association about the rules.

If you’re uncertain about what are considered non-urgent, elective surgeries and procedures – as well as what you or your practice will be required to report – TMA’s Office of the General Counsel produced this white paper to help you better understand the emergency rules.

In addition, the TMA COVID-19 Task Force has created a document that provides links to COVID-19 resources, including state and federal guidance as well as specialty societies that have published resource pages.

Last Updated On

May 20, 2020

Originally Published On

March 26, 2020