Circle_of_Friends

Dallas County Medical Society is pleased to offer DCMS Circle of Friends, a resource to assist member physicians in making valuable business decisions for their practices. 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 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, contact Lindsey Dawson, DCMS business development manager, at 214-413-1456 or email lindsey@dallas-cms.org. For details on joining, click here.

Legacy Participants:

TMA Insurance Trust (TMAIT)
ENDORSED VENDOR

Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT)
ENDORSED VENDOR
Exclusive Malpractice Carrier

Gold Participants:

Boyd, Shackelford, Barnett & Dixon, LLC Member since August 2019	Frost Bank Member since May 2013	Preeminent Technology Member since March 2021
Shaw & Associates Member since April 2010	Touchstone Medical Imaging, LLC Member since June 2019

Silver Participants:

Embrace Hospice, LLC Member since November 2019	Envision Imaging Member since January 2013	Genesis Physicians Group Member since May 2016
Medical Space Advisors Member since March 2017	Nexus Practice Solutions Member since August 2018	Prosperity Bank Member since March 2020
Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center Member since February 2011

LEGACY PARTICIPANTS

TMA Insurance Trust | Texas Medical Liability Trust

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. TMA Insurance Trust is also an official "DCMS Endorsed Vendor" and long-time partner with DCMS providing valuable services to assist physicians in their practices.

For more information, contact:
James Prescott / John Isgitt
1-800-880-8181

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Texas Medical Liability Trust is a physician-owned health care liability claim trust providing malpractice insurance products to the physicians of Texas. Currently, we protect more than 17,000 physicians in all specialties who practice in all areas of the state. TMLT is endorsed by the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, and the Dallas County Medical Society. TMLT is the exclusive malpractice carrier endorsed by DCMS.

TMLT benefits include:

Personal, responsible service provided by experienced insurance professionals
Both forms of medical liability insurance — occurrence and claims-made
Quarterly payment plan
TMLT Service Center available 24 hours a day
Continued education of loss prevention and risk management
Emphasis on policyholder service, not profit motivation
Owned by Texas physicians and operated exclusively for Texas physicians

To apply to TMLT, call 800-580-8658 or visit their website at www.tmlt.org. TMLT is an official "DCMS Endorsed Vendor" and is a long time partner with DCMS providing valuable services to assist physicians in their practice.

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GOLD PARTICIPANTS

Boyd, Shackelford, Barnett & Dixon, LLC	Frost Bank	Preeminent Technology
Shaw & Associates	Touchstone Medical Imaging, LLC

Boyd, Shackelford, Barnett & Dixon, LLC (BSBD), is a commercial insurance agency, based in North Texas, specializing in providing physicians with a broad spectrum of commercial insurance policies. These products include but are not limited to:

Business Owners Policy
Property
General Liability
Workers Compensation
Business Auto
Umbrella
Crime
Directors & Officers Liability
Fiduciary Liability

BSBD takes pride in providing expertise and market access for healthcare professionals. Whether you have 5 or 50 physicians, we can help!

For more information or quotes please contact:
Casey Williams
casey@bsbdgroup.com
972-905-0170 Direct Line
512-947-8196 Cell
https://bsbdgroup.com/casey-williams/

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Since 1868, Frost Bank has helped businesses of all sizes with their financial needs. When it comes to banking, we mean business. Whether you're just starting out or one of the Fortune 500, we've got the banking products that will set you up for long-term success. We're here to help you make the best decisions possible about your business banking, investments and insurance.

Contact Garrett Bird at 214-515-4690 or by email at garrett.bird@frostbank.com to learn more about our services for the healthcare industry.

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Preeminent Technology (PMTT) has been providing onsite and remote IT support to doctors in DFW since 2007. What surprises our new clients when they sign up with PMTT is the quality of service and the hard dollar savings below what they had been paying.

PMTT is not your typical managed IT service provider. Rather than profit from your pain, we invest upfront in your success and take on more of the risk. We believe that the best IT experience comes from fully-managed IT services that reduce distractions. And, the best relationship with IT comes from IT support that is inclusive and always available for one flat, no surprises, monthly fee with no long term contracts. The majority of our clients are healthcare providers, and we have a time-tested, proven history of delivering onsite, and remote IT support to hundreds of offices across North Texas. Following HIPAA best practices, our 24x7x365 Network Operations Center (NOC) delivers the technology you need when you need it.

That is why we deliver Dallas’ most comprehensive IT solutions.

With PMTT, Consider IT done. Visit www.pmtt.us or contact Venky or Steve (below) for more information.

Venky Medicharla
214-335-4681
venky@pmtt.us

Steve Feuerbacher
972-895-3503
steve@pmtt.us

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Shaw & Associates offers full-service legal representation and guidance for every aspect of physicians’ professional and private lives, from medical malpractice defense, professional liability and practice management policies, to guidance on personal and family matters.

Diane Shaw and the attorneys affiliated with Shaw & Associates bring more than 60 years of combined legal experience in:

Medical Malpractice and Insurance Defense
Healthcare Professional Liability Issues
Practice Management and Contract Guidance
Insurance Defense
Administrative and Government Law
General Commercial and Anti-Trust Litigation
Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
Family Law, Bankruptcy and EPA
Social Security Disability

To learn more about Shaw & Associates, please call 214-217-8357 or visit www.dkshaw.com.

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Touchstone Medical Imaging, LLC, is a leading provider of diagnostic imaging services with 30 facilities in North Texas. The Touchstone philosophy is to bring together state-of-the-art equipment, the most qualified radiologists, and superior customer service for the patients and physicians in the communities we serve. Since its founding in 1991, Touchstone is dedicated to providing a wide range of radiology services in a comfortable, service-oriented, outpatient environment. We work with leading radiologists to provide you with the highest quality care for the most accurate results. Our sub-specialized radiologists have additional training and experience for your individual imaging needs. Let Touchstone assist you in providing the most accurate diagnosis for your patient.

Todd Tanner, Director of Marketing
ttanner@touchstoneimaging.com
Tel: (682) 701-3247
Fax: (972) 646-6393
www.touchstoneimaging.com

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SILVER PARTICIPANTS

Embrace Hospice, LLC	Envision Imaging	Genesis Physicians Group
Medical Space Advisors	Nexus Practice Solutions	Prosperity Bank
Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center

Embrace Hospice, LLC - Helping Our Patients and Their Families Embrace Life to the Fullest.

The hospice team consists of both professionals and volunteers who make a coordinated effort to ensure that the hospice philosophy is maintained to the highest degree possible.

Every day we embrace working as a hospice team to serve all members of our community by providing exceptional care and support when facing life-limiting illness.

It is never wrong to do the right thing. (INTEGRITY)
Get it done. (COLLABORATION)
We take responsibility. (OWNERSHIP)
Together we are better. (TEAM WORK)
Patients and families define our success. (COMMUNITY)

Visit their website at https://www.embracehospicellc.com or contact Kim Hutchinson at 469-995-2456 for more information.

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Envision Imaging is revolutionizing diagnostic imaging by providing unmistakable quality and spectacular service to both patients and physicians on all MRI, MRA, CAT scan, CTA, Ultrasounds, X-ray, Bone Density, Arthrogram and Myelograms.

When seeking a diagnosis for an illness or injury, you want trained professionals with the latest in equipment and technology. At Envision Imaging, our state-of-the art 3T, 1.5T, .7T High-field Open MRI Scanners allow patients to relax knowing there is ample room with a generous weight limit. Our Computer Tomography (CT) Scan technology offers up to 128 Slice CT, providing the fastest and highest resolution imaging available anywhere.

Referring physicians can feel comfortable knowing they will receive complete, comprehensive and accurate reports, on time from our board-certified, on-site radiologist. Envision Imaging also offers customized protocols with specialty reads. STAT reads and call reports are available to physicians upon request. Our knowledgeable staff provides patients and physicians confidence in their healthcare choice.

Patients can expect quality service at an affordable price including: flexible hours with evening and weekend appointments, competitive outpatient vs. hospital pricing, acceptance of all insurance plans, affordable cash rates, and payment plans to fit their needs.

With 9 locations in the metroplex, Envision Imaging can take care of all your diagnostic needs. We are located in Allen, Frisco, Plano, Dallas, South Dallas, Mansfield, Ft. Worth, Las Colinas and Keller.

Visit our website today at www.envisionimg.com to locate a center near you.

Because you have a choice in healthcare, choose Envision Imaging!

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Founded in 1986, Genesis Physicians Group is North Texas’ largest independent physician association (IPA), supporting more than 1,400 primary and specialty care physicians throughout DFW. Genesis values its members’ autonomy and believes in supporting their ability to provide high-quality care while maintaining a profitable private practice. Physician-owned and physician-run, Genesis provides NCQA-accredited credentialing and re-credentialing services with 21 payers, group purchasing savings, practice education, performance improvement opportunities, and value-based ACO contracting.

Please visit www.genesisdocs.org for more info.

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Medical Space Advisors are medical real estate experts that help you lease or purchase office space for a new practice location. They work with many small and large groups helping them strategically negotiate lease renewals. MSA have helped clients lease and purchase over 2 million square feet of medical office space since 2001. There is no cost to physicians for our services as we are paid a standard commission by the building owner.

Contact Evan Reynolds at 214-718-6777 or visit medicalspaceadvisors.com to learn more.

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Nexus Practice Solutions helps physicians thrive in the ever-changing health care environment. We understand there is no single solution or one-time fix for addressing the challenges physician groups face. For that reason, our approach varies from client to client to address both the issues and opportunities facing your unique organization. With our expertise in revenue cycle management, clinical and business operations, and coding and compliance, we have what’s needed to help your organization optimize revenue, reduce operational costs and minimize audit risk.

When you choose to work with Nexus Practice Solutions, you gain a strategic business partner that will work with you to take your practice in the direction YOU choose, allowing you to devote more of your time to patient care and quality outcomes.

For more information, visit www.nexuspracticesolutions.com or contact Emily Herlihy at 214-296-9249 x701 or eherlihy@nexuspracticesolutions.com.

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Prosperity Bank is committed to providing financial services that will simplify your everyday needs. We believe in building genuine relationships with a handshake, providing positive experiences at every touchpoint from in-person to our digital channels, and backing our customer's information and financial records with the highest level of security. You’ll find knowledgeable associates ready to serve with accuracy and a smile time and time again.
Prosperity Bank offers DCMS members the following specialized products:

Doctor Home Mortgage Loan Program

Purchase of Primary Residence
100% Financing on loans up to $750,000
Loan amounts up to $2 Million
No Private Mortgage Insurance Required

Owner Occupied Business Loans

Provide financing for the purchase of commercial real estate in which the primary medical practice will occupy 51% or greater of net rentable square footage
Negotiable terms and rates available

Prosperity Bank is proud to be a DCMS Circle of Friends sponsor as well as offer the community excellent financial banking services for both your business and personal needs.

Contact Russ Oles, Vice President – Commercial Lending, at 214-780-2014 or russ.oles@prosperitybankusa.com. For more information, visit their website at www.prosperitybankusa.com.

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For over 25 years, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center (SWDIC) has offered unsurpassed patient care and provided the highest standards of imaging quality in Dallas, Texas. We are proud of our accomplishments, and we could not have achieved this milestone without the trust and confidence of the healthcare community.

SWDIC is a full-service outpatient imaging center. We offer board-certified radiologists, highly trained technologists, state-of-the-art medical equipment and technology. SWDIC is also certified by the American College of Radiology (ACR) in 6 modalities of medical imaging.

SWDIC offers the following modalities:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Computed Tomography (CT)
Diagnostic Radiology (X-ray)
Bone Density (DEXA)
Mammography
Ultrasound
Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT)

To learn more about SWDIC, please call Greg Ritchey at 214-345-4969 or visit www.swdic.com.

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