The Travis County Medical Society (TCMS) has created a sponsorship program for medical-related businesses. This program allows businesses to show their support of physicians and the medical profession and provides our member physicians with a valuable list of business resources. Corporate support of TCMS contributes to the Society's ability to advocate and care for physicians and patients in Travis County. TCMS thanks all of its supporters as it offers new opportunities to reach its membership.

For more information on how to become a Friend of the Society click on this link or call Steve Hinojosaat (512) 206-1252 or e-mail at shinojosa@tcms.com.

2008 Sponsors

Kenty, Yung, Ozias and Associates, A financial advisory
practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Diamond Level Sponsors

Medical Service Bureau
Robert Donnelly

512-206-1157
rdonnelly@tcms.com
www.medicalservicebureau.com

The Medical Service Bureau (MSB) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Travis County Medical Society. It is very likely one of the few companies of it's kind operating under the direct oversight of a board of directors comprised solely of physician members. The MSB performs medical office functions during business hours ranging from appointment desk to patient triage; it also operates the Medical Exchange, an advanced after-hours call center for physicians. Other services include Patient Test Results, providing patients with 24-hour access to their lab results, and the Medical Records Bureau, which offers a concierge level of medical record management including storage, retrieval, copying, fulfillment of patient requests, and office delivery.

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TMAIT

James Prescott/Larry Stein

1-800-880-8181

www.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.

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TMLT
Don Chow

512-425-5933 or 800-580-8656 x5933
don-chow@tmlt.org
www.tmlt.org

TMLT is a unique, not-for-profit health care liability claim trust owned by its physician policyholders. We have a long-term track record of providing quality coverage at responsible prices, backed by exceptional customer service and value-added benefits. Created in 1979, TMLT has grown to be the largest and most respected medical liability carrier in the state, protecting more than 12,000 Texas physicians.

Platinum Level Sponsors

Austin Radiological Association
Sandra Hayes

512-467-0788

hayess@ausrad.com

www.ausrad.com

Austin Radiological Association (ARA) is a specialty health care organization, dedicated to providing quality imaging services in Central Texas since 1954. We offer a complete range of services including routine x-rays, fluoroscopy, mammography and women's imaging services, ultrasound, CT, MRI, neuroradiology, myelography, pediatric radiology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, PET, and bone densitometry.

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Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.

www.brookdaleliving.com

The Summit at Northwest Hills                       The Heritage at Gaines Ranch
Valerie Krueger                                               Sherry Spacek

512-454-5900                                                    512-721-3100

vjkrueger@arclp.com                                          sspacek@brookdaleliving.com

The Summit at Westlake                                The Summit at Lakeway      
Lynda Telfeyan                                               Jennifer Slayton                     

512-328-4540                                                    512-261-7146                              

ltelfeyan@arclp.com                                           jslayton@arclp.com   

The Summit at Westlake                                Sterling House
Kim Rees                                                         Travis Ward

512-328-3775                                                    512-863-7700                              

krees@arclp.com                                               tward@brookdaleliving.com

Since 1981, Brookdale Senior Living Inc. has been a leading provider of high-quality senior housing in the United States. Brookdale is one of the nation's largest, most experienced and reputable senior living companies. Throughout our history we have grown to accommodate the needs of seniors and families desiring high-quality housing and a variety of service and care options through our independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing communities. Over the years we have always remained focused on the most important aspect of senior living - our residents.

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Salus Healthcare Real Estate Group LLC
Jeff Lovaas

512-789-5935

jlovaas@salusrealestategroup.com

www.salushealthcarerealestate.com

Salus Healthcare Real Estate Group LLC is a tenant representation firm that specializes in the healthcare industry. Our focus on representing the tenant / buyer in a transaction (as opposed to landlord / owner or both parties) allows us to represent clients without conflicts of interest.  Salus is a full-service firm that brokers, advises, and advocates for the end-user on lease, acquisition, build-to-suit, and development projects.  Salus is based in Austin and operates in Texas’ major markets.

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Wachovia Private Banking
Lucy Leatherwood

512-482-4324
lucy.leatherwood@wachovia.com

Wachovia Corporation (NYSE: WB) is the nation's fourth largest bank holding company and third largest full-service retail brokerage firm.  Our goal is to be regarded as the nation's premier financial services company by doing what's right for shareholders, customers, communities, and employees.

Wachovia Private Banking meets medical professionals objectives with industry-leading products, advanced technology and most importantly, personal attention.  When you work with Wachovia Private Banking, you will interact with a dedicated Relationship Manager who is familiar with your personal and business finances.   Your Relationship Manager will provide you with customized financial solutions to meet all of your needs.

Gold Level Sponsors

Austin Brokerage Company - An Independent Insurance Agency
Pitt or Vickie Garrett

512-835-9439
info@austinbrokerage.com
www.austinbrokerage.com

Austin Brokerage Company has served the insurance needs of companies for over 36 years. Pitt Garrett entered the insurance field as a specialist in Disability Income insurance for Physicians and Attorneys. His extensive knowledge in Professional Disability and Overhead Expense serves as an asset to our clients. Austin Brokerage Company serves client's health, employee benefits, life and disability needs. We represent all the top companies and match clients financial needs to benefits. ABC is on the Austin Business Journal Book of Lists of Top Independent and Employee Benefit Agencies for the last 3 years. Knowledge+Strategies=Solutions

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Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
Lynn Morris

512-873-5069

lmorris@cpllabs.com

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. is the oldest and largest Texas-based laboratory in the United States, having served the medical community since 1948. This full-service laboratory highly emphasizes superior quality and excellent customer service for physicians and patients. CPL also takes pride in its expert pathologists who are readily available. Professionally staffed Patient Service Centers and efficient couriers are provided to accommodate you.

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Commercial Real Estate Solutions (CRES)
John Hanly
David Dawkins

512-542-4000
john@cresolutions.com

david@cresolutions.com
www.cresolutions.com

While the average real estate firm can do a fair job of negotiating basic real estate issues such as lease terms, rental rates, allowances, and other general lease provisions, Commercial Real Estate Solutions does much more.

Our mission is to help clients build profits and productivity through real estate solutions that:

• Reduce occupancy costs an average of 20-30%
• Enable greater flexibility by structuring the lease around your business goals
• Solve business problems caused by your real estate before they happen
• Save hundreds of man-hours and other resources that can be refocused on your core business
• Lower your tenant construction cost by 5-10%

Our experienced team will also help you address real estate-related issues that can affect your bottom line such as employee retention, business interruptions, construction delays, exit and subleasing strategies, and base building obsolescence.

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Laura M. Stephens and Associates, PC
Laura M. Stephens, CPA

512-306-1299
lauras@laurastephens.net
www.laurastephens.net

Laura Stephens has been practicing public accounting for over 26 years, primarily serving physicians and small businesses. Laura Stephens and Associates is more than just an accounting firm - we are experienced business professionals who can guide you through your toughest challenges. With over 70 years of combined experience, we offer a full realm of services, including bookkeeping, QuickBooks training, payroll, tax preparation and planning. Our goal is to help you to keep more of the money you make. You can relax and enjoy what you do because we can take care of it for you.

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SNB Bank of Austin
Steve Peterson

512-314-6700
stevepeterson@banksnb.com
www.banksnb.com

SNB Bank of Austin is a subsidiary of Southwest Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKSB), a financial services company with assets of $2 billion. For more than 30 years, SNB has steadily increased its focus on serving the healthcare industry with over 30% of its total loans related to healthcare. The company presently serves over 2,000 practicing physicians and dentists in seven states, with concentrations in the Southwest and Midwest.

Silver Level Sponsors

Kenty, Yung, Ozias and Associates, A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

(512) 744-4800

lisa.m.byrne@ampf.com

joel.p.kenty@ampf.com

www.joelkenty.com

The mission of Kenty, Yung, Ozias and Associates, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., is to build lasting relationships with our clients that enrich their lives and help them plan for their financial goals and dreams.  Uniquely, our advisors have professional industry designations allowing for specialized and segmented comprehensive financial planning to cater to each clients’ complex needs.  We are proactive in building our personal relationships with our clients and we understand that knowledge and service, along with client comfort, supercede the numbers.

Amerprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC.

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Physician's Resource Services - Providing Insurance and Financial Solutions
Richard Cunningham

512-329-4262

Richard@phsiciansrs.com

www.physiciansrs.com

Richard Cunningham, with Physician's Resource Services has worked with doctors in central Texas for 15 years designing and implementing insurance and financial plans. RS works with physicians in their transitional phases when exiting from residency training or changing practice environments. They keep their clients up to date on the latest products and services available in the insurance and financial services arena.  Contact Richard to get comprehensive options for Own Occupation disability insurance coverage and term or cash value life insurance.

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Quest Diagnostics
Ryan Jacobson

512-961-9121

ryan.a.jacobson@questdiagnositcs.com

www.questdiagnostics.com

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Stanberry & Associates
Terry Miller

512-431-4663

terry@stanberry.com

"My clients' interests above ALL others" is the philosophy of Terry Miller, Residential Real Estate specialist with Stanberry and Associates.  Terry joined Stanberry, an established and highly respected full service real estate company after earning her real estate license in 1997 following fourteen years with Travis County Medical Society.  Terry Miller is committed to providing outstanding service to the medical community.

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