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
Kimberly Hinton  - (913) 320-0268, MedicalStaffing@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.

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

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.

Strategic Financial Group a MassMutual Firm - www.greaterhouston.massmutual.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.


SILVER LEVEL FRIENDS

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.

Houston Medical Imaging - www.hmixray.com - Friend since 2023
Tabatha Simpson - (704) 968-7512 - tabatha.simpson@hmixray.net
Houston Medical Imaging features the latest technology, eight convenient locations and subspecialtiy radiology interpretations. Since 1998, we have provided our patients with one of the finest diagnostic imaging experiences with a focus on compassionate patient care. Unparralled technology, efficient work flow, low outpatient prices, patient and physician portals make HMI an invaluable diagnostic imaging partner.

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. 

WellMed Medical Group - www.joinwellmed.com - Friend since 2020
Kevin Winfield - (713) 206-5820, kwinfield@wellmed.net
We recruit & acquire outpatient primary care practices. Through a supportive team environment & added resources, imagine improving patient care, letting go of day-to-day business aspects, & having more time to enjoy life outside of the clinic.

 

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.