HCMS established the Friends of the Society program to invite businesses serving physicians to support HCMS and increase their visibility among its physician members. Corporate support of HCMS contributes to its ability to advocate and care for physicians and patients in Harris County. HCMS thanks these organizations and shares information about their products and services with HCMS members.
Participation in Friends of the Society does not constitute an endorsement by HCMS of the participating organizations or the organizations’ products and services.
GOLD LEVEL FRIENDS
Texas Medical Liability Trust - www.tmlt.org - Friend since 2005
Patty Spann - (512) 425-5991, patty-spann@tmlt.org
The largest medical liability insurance provider in Texas, TMLT serves more than 20,000 health care professionals. Rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, TMLT is the only medical professional liability insurance provider exclusively endorsed by the Texas Medical Association.
TMA Insurance Trust - www.tmait.org - Friend since 2005
Wendell England – (512) 370-1746, wengland@tmait.org
TMAIT offers medical, life, income protection, office overhead, and ancillary insurance to TMA member physicians and their group managers. We work with you online, on the phone, or in person to determine the right plan to meet your current career needs. That’s coverage you can count on.
HCMS Concierge Auto Program - www.hcms.org - Friend since 2013
Phil Hornbeak - (713) 843-7185, phornbeak@hcms.org
A free concierge service that eliminates the hassle of searching for and purchasing/or leasing a vehicle. A free member benefit for Harris County Medical Society physicians, their families and staff, as well as members of the Friends of the Society program.
Favorite Healthcare Staffing, Inc. - www.tinyurl.com/Favorite-HCMS - Friend since 2013
Emily Nagy - (866) 877-5505, emily.nagy@favoritestaffing.com
Favorite Staffing is proud to be the Exclusive Staffing Provider of Harris County Medical Society. Serving the Texas healthcare community since 1981, Favorite sets the standard for quality, service, and integrity in healthcare temp, temp-to-perm and permanent staffing. With preferred member pricing, Favorite can help physicians improve cost control, increase efficiency, and protect their revenue cycle.
Golden Billing & Benefits - www.goldenbilling.com - Friend since 2022
Marcus Yi - (713) 263-0054, myi@goldenbilling.com
Golden Billing is owned and operated for over 20 years in Houston, TX. The owner, Marcus Yi, is focused on creating a partnership with clients. We are dedicated to optimizing the small business doctor's productivity and maximizing practice cash flow by accurate claims coding and timely processing. Call today for a free consultation. If you don't want to use us at least maybe we can help you fine tune your decision.
iHealth Unified Care - www.ihealthunifiedcare.com -Friend since 2024
Melissa Carroll - (281) 248-6385, melissa.carroll@ihealthlabs.com
iHealth Labs is a leading provider of cloud-connected digital health solutions that make quality health management more accessible and affordable. Its flagship service offering, iHealth Unified Care, is an all-in-one program for remote patient monitoring (RPM) and chronic condition management (CCM) that enables doctors and patients to manage diabetes and hypertension more effectively. Combining iHealth’s innovative technology with expert personnel, education about diet and lifestyle, and wrap-around support, Unified Care is bridging the gap between clinic and home to significantly improve patient care.
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - www.kelseymdsolutions.com - Friend since 2021
Craig Ury - (713) 442-9571, craig.ury@kelsey-seybold.com
Kelsey-Seybold has served the greater Houston area for over 70 years with a proven track record of leveraging physician leadership to manage successful practices, employing satisfied physicians, and delivering high-quality comprehensive care to our communities. We're entering an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation and are looking for like-minded physicians who are interested in retirement planning or transforming their practice.
Primeway Federal Credit Union - www.primewayfcu.com - Friend since 2024
Erik Smith - (713) 799-6351, esmith@primewayfcu.com
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union has embarked on a mission to be the primary financial organization dedicated to the needs of Physicians and Medical professionals in Houston. We have branch and ATM locations in medical facilities and are expanding those services. Our mission is to help our members succeed with home & auto lending needs, commercial loans, and high value investments to help you succeed in life and business. Feel free to ask any questions to a PrimeWay representative. anytime.
SILVER LEVEL FRIENDS
Equality Health - www.equalityhealth.com - Friend since 2024
Charissa Garza - (832) 808-6340, cgarza@equalityhealth.com
Equality Health is a technology-enabled primary care platform that leverages value-based payment models to transform healthcare for diverse, marginalized populations. Over 3,200 PCPs and 700,000 lives across five states benefit from our Medicaid-first care model. Our proprietary software helps practices close care gaps, optimize performance, and improve profitability. We revolutionize care delivery by establishing critical linkages with payers, providers, members, and community resources.
Frost Bank - www.frostbank.com - Friend since 2005
Kristen Zinser Smith - (713) 388-1300 - kristen.smith@frostbank.com
Founded in 1868, Frost provides a full range of banking, investments and insurance services across Texas. We have earned numerous awards for customer
service, and while other banks have been closing branches, we are expanding. We are on phase two of our expansion in the Houston region with close to 65 locations and continue to expand across the state– all while building the largest ATM network in Texas. With overdraft grace protection, early payday for direct deposit customers and our 24/7 customer care line, we work every day to be a force for good in people’s everyday lives.
Going Financial - www.goingfinancial.net - Friend since 2012
John Going, CFP - (713) 973-2231, jgoing@securitiesmail.com
The professionals at Going Financial work exclusively with physicians and their medical practices to help keep their vision of financial independence in focus.
• Asset protection strategies • Retirement planning • Own-occupation specific disability insurance • Managing & eliminating debt • Creative health insurance plan design • Tax Favored investment strategies • Education planning
Greenberg Traurig LLP - www.gtlaw.com - Friend since 2024
Adam Laughton - (713) 374-3611, adam_laughton@gtlaw.com
Greenberg Traurig is a full-service global law firm with more than 2500 attorneys in more than 45 offices. Among its specialties, GT's Houston office serves physicians, practices and other health care businesses and entrepreneurs in all aspects of their business, including interpretation and analysis of complex health regulations, transactions, real estate, litigation, FDA and other compliance matters.
Houston Medical Imaging - www.hmixray.com - Friend since 2023
Tabatha Simpson - (704) 968-7512 - tabatha.simpson@hmixray.net
Houston Medical Imaging, part of the RadNet network, is committed to providing cost-effective imaging services, convenience, quality and compassion, as well as advanced imaging technology with state-of-the-art equipment, and experienced radiologists who are subspecialty trained in an array of exams and procedures. Locations across Texas, access to results via our patient portal, and in-network benefits with most health plans.
PMB Precision Medical Billing - www.precisionmedicalbilling.com - Friend since 2023
Denita Holmes - (713) 672-7211, precision@precisionmedicalbilling.com
PMB's innovative solutions for physicians have increased revenues for our clients. For over 28 years, PMB has assisted physicians in navigating the complexities of how to successfully get paid. Our combined customized solutions of outsourcing and Virtual Office components are redefining physician practices. Voted by Becker's Healthcare as the top medical billing company, PMB allows physicians to get back to what matters, their patients.
Spencer Fane LLP - www.spencerfane.com - Friend since 2021
William E. (Bill) Hopkins - (512) 840-4554, whopkins@spencerfane.com
Spencer Fane LLP is a full service law firm that focuses completely on its clients. The firm believes in providing an unconventional approach to legal services geared towards protecting and advancing our client's business and personal interests in areas of compliance, licensure, litigation, cybersecurity, labor and employment, real*-9 estate, wills and estates and many other areas.
Strategic Financial Group a MassMutual Firm - www.sfgplanning.com - Friend since 2022
Marshall Bennett, Director of Marketing - (713) 403-6522, mbennett@financialguide.com
Welcome to Strategic Financial Group, formally MassMutual Greater Houston. For 120 years, Strategic Financial Group and MassMutual have had the distinguished pleasure of serving clients' financial needs. As SFG we are committed to providing an efficient and seamless comphrehensive financial planning experience. Our team of specialists provides financial clarity to a diverse group of clients while helping them reach their goals.
Click here for more information on how to become a Friend of the Society, contact Ahuva Terk at 713-524-4267, ext. 329 or ahuva_terk@hcms.org.