Texas lawmakers look to close 'loopholes' that allowed Dallas anesthesiologist to continue practicing
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would give the public better access to disciplinary action taken against doctors in the...
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would give the public better access to disciplinary action taken against doctors in the state. One case that was brought up as an example by the lawmaker who introduced the bill was Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz, a Dallas anesthesiologist charged with poisoning IV bags. "The current statute governing the Texas Medical Board is riddled with loopholes," said Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Farmers Branch). Johnson says House Bill 1998 would increase transparency when a doctor is disciplined, "An anesthesiologist was allowed to keep practicing when he was under investigation," Johnson said, referencing Ortiz's case.