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Advocate MD - www.advocatemd.com or www.advocatedo.com

PBHN members get a discounted rate on medical professional liability insurance. Advocate MD’s Preferred Programs offer.

• Policy will never expire                                PBHN Member Discount

• No Interest or Fees                                     Texas Medical Board Defense with no ded. & separate limits

• No Surplus Charges                                    Consent to Settle Provision

• In-House Legal Representation                     Available 24/7

• Free Locum Tenens                                    Part-time & Prior Acts Coverage

Kathryn Valdez – Regional Sales Manager 512-275-1875 kathryn.valdez@advocatemd.com

IC Systems Intelligent Collections- www.icsystems.com

One of only a few agencies certified through the ACA’s Professional Practices Management System.

• Custom Tailored programs                                           Leading edge technology

• Complete Extended Business Office Solutions              Customized Pre-Collect Programs

• Bad Debt Collection Services                                       InstiServices (Online Skip Tracing & Credit Reports)

• Pt-Friendly, Non-Lit. Attorney Referral Serv.                   Pre-Lit & Full Litigation Services

• Revenue Sharing Pricing/Debt Purchasing

Full compliance to industry-best practices for securing your data.
Comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act & the Code of Ethics as adopted by the American Collectors Association (ACA). Licensed, insured, bonded and comply with all local, state and federal regulations governing collection agencies.

Don “Chip” Handlin, Jr. – District Sales Manager 214-528-1172 chandlin@icsystem.com

 Global Healthcare Alliance- www.globalhca.com

Bridging the gap between payors and providers.

• Web based practice management system            Coding and data entry of charges

• Collections management                                     Secondary claims billing

• Real-time status of all your claims                       Specialized billing managers

• 24/7                                                                  Customizable to fit your specific needs

Extensive knowledge can help decrease denials, maximize reimbursement, and improve cash flow.

Mike Popovec – Business Consultant 713-799-0499 mike.popovec@globalhca.com

PMG Your “Off-Site” Personnel Dept.-

Since 1989 PMG has provided Professional Employer services. Which include flexible and cost effective solutions for managing personnel/human resource responsibilities.

• Professional/timely guidance & counseling for employee related issues whenever needed.

• Process accurate/timely payrolls

• Provide assistance in developing personnel policies/procedures and job descriptions

• Monitor and comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Just to name a few of the services offered by PMG. Will customize to meet your needs and budget.

Gary Rainosek 1-800-735-1730 rainosek@offsitepersonnel.com

VHA Inc.- Non Acute Care Services-

VHA is the leading Group Purchasing Organization in healthcare, with over 1,400 hospitals and 24,000 non-acute members

• Savings                                                                Choice

• Flexibility                                                             Convenience

• Service                                                                 Information

• Computer Hardware & Software                              Education & Training

• Food & Nutritionals                                                Housekeeping Supplies & Service

• Laboratory Supplies                                               Medical & Diagnostic Equipment

• And the list goes on and on and on

Let VHA show you how to minimize costs on the supplies you purchase daily. As a member of VHA you will have access to discounts with a variety of companies such as Sprint, Sherwin Williams, and Atlas & Enterprise. Just to name a few.

                                                Paul Burnap 972-830-0540 pburnap@vha.com

Innovative Card Scanning Inc. – www.scansharp.com

 Accelerating Patient Entry -  Boost Cash Flow & Save Costs

• Easy to use, most advanced software                     Supports 9 file formats

• Adds date & time stamp to files                              Auto print & paper detect feature

• Merges up to 8 sides of an insurance card or drivers license into one file

• Free lifetime technical support! Not just during warranty period

Expand your office resources- accelerate patient entry- shorten insurance reimbursement time.

                                                                 800-291-1471 info@scansharp.com      

 Liberty Medical Supplies – www.libertymedical.com

 Diabetes education and support -  Delivers medical supplies right to your door -  Fills out claims paperwork for you – Calls your Dr. for authorization

• Remind you when to order                                         Insulin pump therapy

• Pharmacy that comes to you                                     24/7 no waiting in line

• Personal ER Response System                                 Affordable- no long term contract

• Sleep apnea CPAP supplies                                      Ostomy & so much more

Over the years, Liberty has built a solid reputation with patients and become a trusted resource to help them meet their healthcare needs. Over 230,000 physicians and healthcare providers count on Liberty to help their patients stay on track with their prescribed treatments and medications.

Liberty and The American Diabetes Association have teamed up to bring the best patient educational resources to the public for better diabetes management.

                           1-866-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) www.libertymedical.com

Healthy Inspirations – www.healthyinspirations.us

• One on one training                                                        Low fat recipes

• Fitness products                                                            Free body composition analysis

• A program for everyone

Just talk to Yvonne Alderson at 432-362-8883 email yalderson@hiforlife.com for a consultation now. 
Shaping women for life!

Allen Orthotics & Prosthetics –

• Designs, fabricates and custom fits prostheses, orthoses  and pedorthics

• Onsite labs                                                      Modify and repair all types

• Accredited by both the American Board for Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics and the Texas Board of Orthotics & Prosthetics

Allen Orthotics & Prosthetics is happy to provide in-services & seminars to healthcare providers & community groups.
Two locations to serve the Permian Basin Area - Odessa 432-332-9821 -  Midland 432-683-6470 call for information.

StarCare Healthcare Services – www.starcareonline.com - Star Health Card Services

Comprehensive Healthcare at Home – Odessa office covers the areas of Odessa, Midland, Kermit, Crane and Monahans
Hobbs office covers Hobbs, Lovington, Jal, Eunice and Tatum

• Hospice                                                                        Home Health

• Personal care services                                                   Home management

• Home Oxygen                                                               Medical Equipment

• Home Rehabilitation                                                       Therapy Services

StarCare Healthcare offers a variety of services, including the new Star Health Card. The card is designed to hold an abundance of information on a small card that you are in control of. Get one for each family member so you don’t have to fill out paper work every time you go to the doctor, hospital or health care center.  For more information visit the website at www.starhealthcard.com.  

Lori Taylor - Patient Liaison 432-580-7707 ltaylor@starcareonline.com

LynnDee Hoskinson - Program Coordinator Star Card 432-552-6200 lhoskinson@starcareonline.com

Permian Basin Regional Counsel on Alcohol & Drug Abuse  - www.pbrcada.org

Working Towards Drug Free Communities. A nonprofit organization, combats alcoholism, drug addictions, and their related issues.

• Adult Education Classes

• Assessment and Referral to: treatment,education,etc

• MIP-Alcohol Education Program for minors and Tobacco Use Cessation

• Education Presentation for Youth Organization – and so much more!

Call Betty Bradley at 432-580-5100 or visit their website for more information and locations.
You can also visit website www.reg9prc.org for more resources.

The Springboard Center – www.springboardcenter.com

A chemical dependency treatment center. Restoring health and dignity to individuals and families affected by alcoholism and drug addiction.

• Detoxification program                                      Intensive Outpatient Program

• Residential Program                                         Outpatient Counseling Program

• Family Intervention Program

The mission of The Springboard Center is to provide quality treatment and counseling for alcoholism and drug addiction to the residents of the Permian Basin and to raise the level of community awareness concerning addictive disease. Tammy Ross  tross@springboardcenter.org  Dana Johnson  djohnson@springboardcenter.org 432-620-0255

Su Casa Home Health – www.sucasahomehealth.com

Provides skilled medical care in the client’s place of residence for the treatment of an illness or injury.
We will assist you with planning the most convenient and appropriate care to meet your needs.

Services include, but are not limited to:

• Bathing                                                                    Dressing

• Exercise                                                                  Feeding

• Transfer/Ambulation                                                  Escort

• Shopping                                                                 Assistance w/ self medication

Serving Andrews, Martin Howard, Winkler Ward, Ector Crane, Midland Upton, Glasscock Reagan, Sterling City, and El Paso counties. Free Consultation – Se Habla Español. A Licensed and Certified Home Health Agency.

Kathy McNeil, RN 432-685-1705 sucasahomehealth@msn.com

Cutting Edge Advertising --  www.cuttingedgead.com

Cutting Edge Advertising has been around since 2004. With over 24 years of experience the Cutting Edge crew can help with all your advertising specialty needs. Give them a call @ 432-362-2400.