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
Guy Patterson – (800) 880-8181, guy.patterson@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
Allyson Trynchuk-Ortiz - (210) 918-8737, texas@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.
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.
SILVER LEVEL FRIENDS
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. FREE INITIAL LEGAL CONSULTATION FOR HCMS MEMBERS: Greenberg Traurig, LLP offers initial consultation to physicians/practices looking at a private equity or other sale transaction for their practice; new physicians just starting off their practices; and practices in financial distress. Identify yourself as an HCMS member for access to member benefits. For details, contact Adam Laughton at adam.laughton@gtlaw.com or (713) 374-3611. Disclaimer: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements nor descriptions.
Healthconnect Texas - healthconnecttx.org - Friend since 2025
Rikki Speck - (940) 365-6346, rikki.speck@healthconnecttx.org
As a neutral third-party, Healthconnect facilitates the exchange of information across the provider community. From small physician office practices to large health systems, Healthconnect integrates with different electronic health record systems to enable the exchange of clinical information.
Origin Bank - www.origin.bank - Friend since 2026
Erik Smith - (832) 918-3700, esmith@origin.bank
Banking Built Around Your Needs - At Origin, we offer services to fit your needs by delivering personalized attention through relationship focused banking. Whether it's personal or business, we'll help you find the perfect fit to reach your goals.
Physician Life Care Planning - physicianlcp.com - Friend since 2026
Megan Rose, (405) 213-7927, mrose@physicianLCP.com
Physician Life Care Planning (PLCP) is the nation's leading damages valuation firm, trusted by personal injury attorneys and law firms across the country. We work with top physicians to deliver life care plans that are objective, accurate, reliable, and defensible. If you're a board-certified physician looking to expand your professional impact through medical-legal expert work, reach out today and join our growing network of experts.
SouthState Bank - www.southstatebank.com - Friend since 2026
Mariam Ehsani (Premier Private Bank), mariam.ehsani@southstatebank.com; Hedy Holland (Branch & Consumer), hedy.holland@southstatebank.com; Tien Huynh (Medical Practice Finance), tien.huynh@southstatebank.com - (832) 357-8948
At SouthState Bank, we provide tailored Practice Finance, Private Banking, and comprehensive financial solutions to fully support your practice and personal goals, helping you grow, manage, and preserve wealth with confidence.
Stellar Bank - www.stellar.bank - Friend since 2025
Coy D. Lewis - (713) 827-2733, coy.lewis@stellar.bank
Stellar Bank is Houston's largest community bank, with over 50 locations across Houston, East Texas, and Dallas. A founding member of NYSE Texas (STEL), we offer the stability of a public institution and the responsiveness of a trusted local advisor. Our bankers are forthright, connected, and committed to helping physicians and business owners succeed-investing every dollar back into Texas communities.
Stinson LLP - www.stinson.com - Friend since 2025
William "Bill" Hopkins - (512) 909-0151, william.hopkins@stinson.com
Stinson is a full service law firm with over 450 lawyers that prides itself on servicing all aspects of a physician's practice. With lawyers dedicated to providing strong guidance and representation in areas of healthcare licensure and compliance, real estate, corporate, labor and employment, tax, transactions and litigation. Stinson can satisfy any needs that a physician might have and assist physicians to achieve their goals. Disclaimer: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements nor descriptions.
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.