DCMS MEMBER PHYSICIANS - Dallas County Medical Society is pleased to offer DCMS Circle of Friends, a resource to assist you in making valuable business decisions for your practice. DCMS Circle of Friends consists of medical-related businesses that serve Dallas-area physicians. These companies pay an annual fee to participate in this service.

Companies participating in the program will be designated by the DCMS Circle of Friends logo (right) on their advertisements for the year they are participating. If, as a DCMS member physician, you'd like to recommend a company join or have comments about companies in this program, please contact Lauren Cowling, director of business development at lauren@dallas-cms.org.

VENDORS interested in participating in this program, review the Information Flyer and then complete and return the Contract Agreement. See the Benefits Flyer for a complete listing and details of the current year's events. Participation in DCMS Circle of Friends has many advantages, including numerous opportunities to spend time with the physicians. You can choose from three levels of participation for DCMS Circle of Friends. Each level entitles you to listings in the monthly Dallas Medical Journal, the annual DCMS Directory, web site, poster, board and committee meetings. Other listings may be included as DCMS will use every opportunity to share this valuable resource to our members.

To join DCMS Circle of Friends, contact Lauren Cowling at lauren@dallas-cms.org or call 214-413-1447.

Current DCMS Circle of Friend Participants

AutoFlex Leasing is endorsed by medical associations nationwide, including the Texas Medical Association. They offer doctors, their family members and staff unequaled service, pricing and delivery when it comes time to get a new car.

AutoFlex Leasing has been selling and leasing vehicles to medical professionals since 1982. Thousands of doctors across the country have taken advantage of their Medical Flexlease, a lease plan that compares the top fifty lease programs in America on every make and model of vehicle.

Whether it’s a luxury car like a new Lexus, Mercedes or BMW, or a Honda, a Tahoe or maybe a second car for a son or daughter to use at college, AutoFlex Leasing can take care of the details over the phone! Autoflex Leasing has been the choice of medical professionals since 1982. With just one phone call to Autoflex Leasing you can arrange the lease, pick the vehicle of your choice, and we will deliver it to your home or office usually the same day. Sound simple? It is! Call 1-888-234-1234 or visit their website at www.autoflex.com.

American Physicians Insurance Company (API) has been providing high quality medical malpractice coverage in Texas for over 30 years. Approximately 4,700 policyholders currently experience the high level of service and innovation that API consistently provides. While the company is proud of its financial strength and the strong growth in policyholder count, the real success has been in the strength of the relationships API has with its insureds. For more information, visit their website at www.api-c.com.

Compass Bank Business Lending Division is a specialized lending arm to the Medical Services Division of Compass Bank. We are a group of banking business professionals that specialize in lending to the healthcare arena. Our bankers operate with surgical precision, acutely aware that your medical practice requires a structured loan plan to ensure your success.

Our unique financing options offer long term amortizations, minimal or no money down payment options, low interest rates and service that is unparallel in the market. We provide the following loans to medical doctors:

• Practice Acquisition
• Equipment
• Interim Construction
• Real Estate Acquisition
• Leasehold Improvement
• Practice Start-up
• Partner Buy-out

We are the only division of the bank that serves as a boutique lender to medical doctors. All lending decisions are headquartered in Dallas, Texas, which allows us to expedite, control and manage loans to closing in a quick and timely manner.

Contact Brei’ Silvia, Vice President of Compass Bank Business Lending, at 972-705-8622 or e-mail Brei.Silvia@compassbank.com, to secure your financial future.

Guaranty Bank's Professional Banking Group provides comprehensive financial strategies and access to customized credit, deposit and investment solutions with a focus on physicians and the credit needs of their practices in areas such as: Commercial real estate lending Leasehold improvement financing Professional Practice Acquisition Loans Equipment Loans and Lines of Credit Working Capital Loans and Lines of Credit For more information, please see their Introduction Flyers or contact Eddie Ellefson, CFP, VP Professional Banking at 214-360-1927 or email Eddie.Ellefson@guarantybank.com.

Lincoln Harris, CSG… a Promise of Value. Lincoln Harris, CSG has created a healthcare management division that is solely focused on the healthcare industry and its highly specialized needs. They are a third party leasing and management company representing more than one million square feet of medical office space throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.

Metroplex Properties and Hospital Affiliates Include:

One Forest Medical Plaza – Medical City Dallas
Las Colinas Medical Plaza – Las Colinas Medical Center
Plano I and Plano III POB – Medical Center of Plano
McKinney I & II MOB – Medical Center of McKinney
Lewisville MOB – Medical Center of Lewisville
Arlington POB – Medical Center of Arlington
Plaza One Ft. Worth MOB – Plaza Medical Center of Ft. Worth
North Richland Hills MOB – North Hills Hospital
Cityview I & II POB - Baylor All Saints

For more information about their properties, see their Introduction Flyer or contact LaRae Beakley at 972-340-3989 or email lbeakley@lpc.com.

Lone Star MSO is a "physician owned" practice management company that is committed to providing clients with the best service, performance and integration available. “Lone Star will enhance the value and economic performance of practices,” said Presley M. Mock, MD, president of Lone Star MSO. “Through sophisticated operations management and optimal resource utilization, physicians and practice leadership will be enabled to focus their time, talent, and energy on clinical performance and outcomes, as well as growth strategies.”

They offer a comprehensive list of support services which include, managed care contracting, billing and accounts receivable management, complete human resources management, cutting edge information technology and financial analysis and reporting. To find out how Lone Star can assist you in growing your practice, contact Trey W. Schroeder, MBA, partner of Lone Star, at 214-345-1423 or visit their website at www.LoneStarMSO.com.

See their introduction letter.

Medical Protective, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of businesses, protects the reputation and assets of healthcare providers with four levels of unmatched protection – strength, defense, solutions, since 1899. www.medpro.com or 800-4MEDPRO. For more information, see their brochure.

Based in Austin, Texas, Medicus Insurance Company provides professional liability insurance to physicians, surgeons and ancillary medical service providers. Leveraging best-of-breed technology and sophisticated operating processes, Medicus’ leadership team is comprised of insurance and medical leaders dedicated to providing affordable malpractice coverage that supports and protects medical practitioners in today’s complex health care environment. Medicus is backed by an initial $15 million of a $100 million facility.

For more information, view their brochure or contact Jason Muesse at 214-601-8018 or email jasonm@medicusins.com.

Misys Healthcare Systems develops and supports reliable, easy-to-use software and services of exceptional quality that enable physicians and caregivers to more easily manage the complexities of healthcare. Misys' family of leading clinical products and Web-based technologies are designed to share patient data across medical care settings. Misys makes Community EHR a reality by connecting community-based physicians and caregivers to the acute care enterprise, enabling increased efficiencies, better decision-making and improved hospital-physician relations. For more information, visit www.misyshealthcare.com.

NATIONAL PROCESSING COMPANY provides a wide range of business transaction processing, from point-of-sale credit card processing to e-commerce solutions. We process over $25 billion dollars annually, making NATIONAL PROCESSING COMPANY one of the largest processors in the U.S. today. National Processing Company ("NPC") brand name, is one of the oldest and most respected brands in the payments industry. For more information, view their information flyer, contact Richard Winger at 832-474-9101 or email DCMS@npc.net. Media Contacts: Michelle Gothard-Ehieze 281-376-3399 ext 1836 Matt Radliff 281-376-3399 ext 1835

The Reynolds Company is a commercial real estate firm based in Plano, Texas that specializes in helping physicians find the best space for their practice and strategically negotiate lease renewals. The Reynolds Company provides extraordinary service and expertise in advising our clients throughout the entire space procurement process whether they are interested in leasing, buying or building space. We have completed more than 2.5 million square feet of transactions and work in all areas of the Metroplex.

See their 2007 introduction letter.

Contact Evan Reynolds, President of The Reynolds Company, at 972.899.3800 or email evan.reynolds@thereynoldscompany.com to learn more about The Reynolds Company’s services or visit our website at http://www.thereynoldscompany.com.

WellCare Health Plans of Texas is a leading provider of managed care services dedicated to government-sponsored healthcare programs, focusing on Medicaid and Medicare. We operate a variety of Medicaid and Medicare plans, including health plans for families, children, the aged, blind and disabled, as well as prescription drug plans.

As a leading provider of managed care services, WellCare is focused on:

• Finding health care solutions for the uninsured and medically vulnerable
• Increasing the availability of assistive tools and technology for the disabled
• Improving the overall health of the communities in which they operate
• Fostering partnerships with public health stakeholders in order to solve some of the most complex health care issues
• Instilling pride and social satisfaction in each and every public health stakeholder while creating a positive social imprint in each community by leaving it more alive and prosperous than when they started

They also understand that a disability affects the whole family. That is why they are committed to serving not only the needs of the senior members and other members with disabilities, but the entire family as well, so that they can all be happier and healthier. For more information about WellCare, visit their website at www.wellcare.com.

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