Collin-Fannin County Medical Society

01/23/2026

Membership has its privileges. It’s 2026 and your Collin-Fannin County Medical Society (CFCMS) is ready to serve the physician community of North Texas. Calling all members to visit your society’s new website, log-in and update your profiles. Click here: https://collinfannincms.org

01/13/2026

Happy New Year 2026! Physician members of the Collin-Fannin County Medical Society (CFCMS) enjoyed the society's annual installation banquet at Knife Steakhouse, Plano, on January 9. Texas Medical Association's (TMA) Ms. Shannon Vogel, Associate V.P., Health Information Technology, presented, "Augmented Intelligence: Policies, Procedures & Preparation"!

11/13/2025

One of Collin-Fannin County Medical Society's (CFCMS) own selected to serve the great state of Texas! Excellent choice, Governor!!

Governor Abbott Appoints Fourteen To Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council

November 13, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Appointment

Governor Abbott appointed Sophia Rahman, M.D. and Stefani Reinold, M.D. and reappointed Brandon Brock, DNP, Ph.D. Kara Chasteen, Summer Gainey, Ph.D., Sarah Garrett, Suzanne Gazda, M.D., Paula Kruppstadt, M.D., Elizabeth Miller, Ph.D., Amy Offutt, M.D., Nathan Pullen, Martha Shoultz, Barry Smeltzer, and Melissa Smith to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council for terms set to expire August 31, 2027. The Council advises the commission and the legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.

Sophia Rahman, M.D. of Plano is an Internal Medicine physician and owner of Sophia Rahman MD PLLC. She is a member of the Board of Censors for the Collin-Fannin County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association (TMA) and a board member for Project Access-Collin County. Additionally, she serves on the executive board of several philanthropic and advocacy organizations. Rahman received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Southern Methodist University (SMU) and a Doctor of Medicine Degree from St. Matthews University School of Medicine. She completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospitall and is Board-certified in the specialty of Internal Medicine. She has been recognized as one of D Magazine’s Best Internal Medicine Doctors for Dallas and Collin Counties since 2020.

11/03/2025

🌟 CFCMS Speaker Series – "FIRST WEDNESDAYS!" - November 5, 2025 🌟

We are pleased to continue our complimentary speaker series for CFCMS members with an informative session on “Asset Allocation and Rebalancing” on November 5, 2025, via Zoom.

This session will be led by Jeff Zesiger and Mark Woodruff from Physician Wealth Advisors (PWA), valued members of our CFCMS Circle of Friends. PWA specializes in providing tailored financial planning solutions for physicians, and this presentation promises to offer valuable insights into optimizing financial strategies.

We encourage all members to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their financial knowledge and planning.

Please RSVP by clicking on the link below to receive the Zoom sign-in details.

We look forward to your participation!

https://pwa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Y6yJBPqR_agwc-l-bviDw #/registration

10/20/2025

🚨BREAKING NEWS!🚨Collin-Fannin County Medical Society and Callagy Recovery Form Transformational Alliance to Restore Physician Revenue and Launch a Statewide Movement for Fairness and Advocacy

October 20, 2025
Plano, Texas

The Collin-Fannin County Medical Society (CFCMS) has announced a landmark alliance with Callagy Recovery, a national leader in physician revenue recovery and enforcement of the No
Surprises Act (NSA).

This collaboration establishes the first model of its kind in Texas, one designed to recover lost physician revenue, reinforce patient access to care, and ignite a unified movement among medical providers seeking fairness, sustainability, and integrity in healthcare.

The introduction of this collaboration was driven by the leadership of the Collin-Fannin County Medical Society, Anthony Maioriello, MD, a longtime Texas Medical Association (TMA) member and Bella Maioriello, Vice President of Health Initiatives for the Dallas County Medical Society Alliance (DCMSA) and co-owner of Comprehensive Level One Staffing with her husband, Dr. Maioriello. Together, each played an integral role in aligning Callagy Recovery's proven recovery infrastructure with the mission and objectives of the Collin-Fannin County Medical Society. Their vision bridges professional advocacy with actionable solutions that directly strengthen physicians' financial security and the long-term stability of patient care.

“This partnership positions the Collin-Fannin County Medical Society as the first county medical
organization in Texas to adopt a proactive recovery and enforcement framework that directly
benefits its members. The long-term vision of Callagy Recovery is to extend this proven model to every county in the state of Texas, ultimately creating a unified system of enforcement, equity, and empowerment for physicians statewide; the physicians in Collin and Fannin counties are pleased and excited to be at the forefront of this effort,” said Sam Barbee, Executive Director of the Collin-Fannin County Medical Society.

“What we’re doing here isn’t theory, it’s truth in motion,” said Sean Callagy, two-time Top 100 National Jury Verdict winner and founder of Callagy Law, Callagy Recovery, Unblinded, ACTi, and other integrity-driven enterprises. “For over twenty-five years, I’ve been building businesses, merging ecosystems, and partnering with organizations that refuse to settle for average. We’ve proven that exponential growth isn’t luck, it’s the byproduct of influence, process, and integrity aligned.”

Through this alliance, Callagy Recovery will partner with CFCMS members to enforce their rights under the No Surprises Act. Across the country, more than 90% of eligible out-of-network claims remain uncollected, representing over $500 billion in unpaid reimbursements annually. Callagy Recovery's full-contingency model enables physicians to recover lost revenue without cost, risk, or administrative burden, allowing them to focus fully on their patients while ensuring fair compensation for their services.

“Our purpose isn’t transactional, it’s transformational,” shared Fernando J. Valencia, Ellis Island Honors Society Beacon Award recipient and Director of Actualizer Success at Callagy Recovery. “Our vision is to forge a new standard of partnership statewide and beyond, where associations are not merely supported, but strengthened through shared purpose, integrated strategy, and unwavering integrity. Our mission is to be true allies in that cause: to fortify every ecosystem we touch, elevate every member experience, and expand the impact of every association we serve.”

Callagy Recovery's national performance underscores the potential of this initiative. The company has already recovered over $1.1 billion for healthcare providers, including $49.7 million in June 2025 alone, with the average physician recouping more than $127,000 per month in previously lost income. These proven results provide a measurable and scalable solution for physician organizations seeking financial restoration and advocacy beyond traditional lobbying efforts. “I wish we would have had this opportunity with Callagy Recovery; it would have saved our private practice”, said Bella Maioriello, previous office manager of Minimally Invasive Brain & Spine.

The Collin-Fannin County Medical Society's partnership with Callagy Recovery represents a
decisive shift from passive advocacy to active enforcement and economic empowerment. It
establishes a replicable foundation for all county medical societies across Texas to unite under a
shared mission-protecting physician integrity, restoring financial justice, and advancing the practice of medicine statewide.

“The TMA fought for fairness, for patients, for physicians, and for the integrity of medicine itself. Their leadership helped bring the No Surprises Act to life. And today, with immense pride, we take that torch forward marking the first-ever Texas county medical society alliance with Callagy Recovery, returning to the heart of Texas what began as a movement for justice and truth in healthcare,” stated devoted patient and physician advocate Dr. Anthony Maioriello.

Contact CFCMS for more information and/or to enlist the help of Callagy:
(469) 291-1954
contact@collinfannincms.org

06/17/2025

📢 North Texas Physicians: Take Action Now to Protect Your Patients and Your Profession

The June 22 deadline is fast approaching for Governor Greg Abbott to act on Senate Bill 268 — a bill that poses a serious threat to patient safety and the integrity of medical oversight in Texas.

If signed into law, SB 268 would severely restrict the Texas Medical Board's ability to issue cease-and-desist orders against individuals practicing medicine without a license — even when they’re licensed under a different agency. This means unsafe, unauthorized medical practice could go unchecked, putting Texans at risk.

🚨 This bill undermines the TMB’s critical role, which exists to ensure that the practice of medicine in Texas is conducted only by licensed physicians. It also opens the door for other licensing agencies to avoid proper accountability when it comes to scope-of-practice issues.

🛑 Only the TMB has the expertise to oversee medical practice.
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) is calling on all physicians to stand up now and urge Governor Abbott to VETO SB 268.

💻 Click below to send a pre-written message or find the information you need to call the governor’s office directly.

🔗 https://www.texmed.org/ActionAlerts/?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f127424%2fRespond%3futm_campaign%3dLegislative%2520Session%252FAdvocacy%26utm_medium%3demail%26_hsenc%3dp2ANqtz-8TWLht86N1CyOk9H81ffi9KdKdBQNFu6mUHkDdnFBum-JxpPtK0nBi_o3meMWxgaMUrMf_G9dO73Bo10ux0AQ6c4ZAew%26_hsmi%3d366475853%26utm_content%3d366475853%26utm_source%3dhs_email

✅ Let’s protect our patients.
✅ Let’s preserve the integrity of our profession.�
✅ Let’s make our voices heard before June 22.

Declining Medicare payment, private insurance roadblocks, evolving payment models, and confusing contracts. Physicians have a lot to consider these days to keep their practices viable. With strong state and federal advocacy and a range of services, TMA is here to help.  

04/11/2025

IMPORTANT!

IS THERE A DR. IN THE HOUSE??

PLEASE TESTIFY OR PHONE/EMAIL TO PREVENT NP SCOPE EXPANSION!!!

Texas House of Representatives' Public Health Committee Hearing:

Monday, April 14 at 8:00 AM, Austin, TX!

If you can't attend to testify, please contact either by phone or email, each of the TX House of Representative legislators sitting on the House's Public Health Committee, especially, newly elected Representative Katrina Pierson-R, Collin & Rockwall, and simply state your opposition to this bill in one or two sentences.

Follow this link to make contact:
https://house.texas.gov/committees/committee/410

gary.vandeaver@house.texas.gov; elizabeth.campos@house.texas.gov ; john.bucy@house.texas.gov;
nicole.collier@house.texas.gov; charles.cunningham@house.texas.gov; james.frank@house.texas.gov;
ann.johnson@house.texas.gov;
jolanda.jones@house.texas.gov;
mike.olcott@house.texas.gov;
katrina.pierson@house.texas.gov; mike.schofield@house.texas.gov; joanne.shofner@house.texas.gov; lauren.simmons@house.texas.gov

OR, use the following letter and send to each of the email addresses, above:

Dear Representative [Last Name],

I am a licensed physician, concerned constituent and health care advocate respectfully expressing my strong opposition to H.R. Bill 3794, which proposes to expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners in Texas, granting them independent authority to diagnose, treat, and prescribe without physician oversight.

Nurse practitioners play a vital role in healthcare; however, granting full practice authority without physician collaboration poses significant risks to patient safety and the overall quality of care. Please consider a few reasons why H.R. Bill 3794 should not be supported:

1. Difference in Training and Education: Nurse practitioners typically complete 2–3 years of graduate-level education, whereas physicians undergo 7–12 years of rigorous medical training, including medical school, residency, and often specialty fellowships. The depth and scope of physician training ensures a more comprehensive understanding of complex medical conditions and nuanced clinical decision-making.
2. Patient Safety Risks: Numerous studies have shown that physician-led care reduces errors and improves outcomes, particularly in complex or high-acuity cases. Independent practice by NPs may lead to delayed diagnoses, inappropriate prescribing, and fragmented care, especially without the depth of diagnostic training that physicians receive.
3. Fragmentation of Care: Expanding independent authority to NPs can create silos in care delivery and reduce the level of collaboration between healthcare professionals. Integrated, team-based care with physician leadership ensures cohesive and evidence-based treatment plans for patients.
4. Existing Solutions Can Address Access Gaps: While proponents of H.R. 3794 often cite increased access to care in rural or underserved areas, research shows that nurse practitioners tend to cluster in the same urban areas as physicians. Instead of lowering standards, Texas should invest in innovative models that extend physician-led care through telemedicine and mobile health units.
In conclusion, patient safety and quality of care must remain Texas' top priority. Nurse practitioners remain a valuable part of the historic, collaborative model of medicine. I respectfully urge you to preserve physician-led healthcare in Texas by opposing H.R. Bill 3794 and voting NO if this bill comes up for an executive session vote.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[Your Name, MD]

House Bill #3794, filed and sponsored by Representative Drew Darby-R, San Angelo, would grant full practice authority to advanced practice nurses, including nurse practitioners, midwives, anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists. This cheapens your profession and the years and finances required to get where you are today, and, it threatens patient safety as well as their quality of care.

Will you testify? Do you have a good story to tell that supports opposition to this piece of legislation?
Committee testimony is critical.

Physicians are needed to:
Attend Monday's hearing...wear white coats;
Testify in opposition to this reckless legislation; and,
Share real life, clinical stories validating opposition to this expansive and damaging legislation, to both physicians, patients...and yes, even the nurses pushing this legislation.

If you can participate in the hearing, please contact Clayton Stewart, TMA Chief Lobbyist, via text, email, or phone at (512) 217-0744 or clayton.stewart@texmed.org.

Here are some Myths vs. Facts:
https://www.texmed.org/uploadedFiles/Current/2016_Advocacy/Scope_of_Practice/313705_Scope_One_Pager_Fact_vs_Myth.pdf

House Bill 3794's current language:
https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB03794I.htm

08/24/2024

Are you a physician that would like expert guidance on your finances?

Physician Wealth Advisors (PWA) is a physicians' only wealth management company with millions in physician assets nationwide.

PWA organizing a full-day conference..."Physican Financial Prescription"...in McKinney, TX on September 21, 2024 at Collin College. Breakfast & lunch provided.

Physician Wealth Advisors: https://www.pwa.org

You may register to attend by clicking here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7zbhwu4/lp/73cf0ae7-143f-4ac8-b0ac-c9891ae5bd75

04/27/2024

Ms. Heidi Kocher, JD, of Liles Parker, PLLC, presents, "AI in Medicine", to members of the Collin-Fannin County Medical Society's annual "inPHYnity" CME conference on April 27, 2024!
Attendees received 6.5 hours (1-hour ethics) of CME while learning on other topics, too: Human Trafficking, Spirituality in Medicine, Coding Updates, Private Equity, Cyber Security and Conflict Engagement.

02/16/2021

Your Collin-Fannin County Medical Society (CFCMS) has helped complete two out of three Pfizer and Moderna 1st & 2nd dose vaccination clinics for approximately 900 front-line health care workers in North Texas.

On January 4 and 25 in cooperation with Medical City Plano. On January 13 and February 10 in cooperation with Kroger Health and Guy Culpepper, MD, of Bent Tree Family Physicians, Frisco. And, on January 21, in cooperation with Collin County Health Care Services (CCHCS) in McKinney...2nd dose inoculations are ongoing with CCHCS, and all those who received their 1st dose of the vaccine on January 21 at the CCHCS offices who have not been contacted, yet, for a 2nd dose, by CCHCS, should call CCHCS at (972) 548-5500 to arrange an appointment. 2nd dose inoculations are being administered at John Clark Stadium, 6600 Stadium Drive, Plano.

Please, also, visit the CCHCS website for updated information: https://www.collincountytx.gov/public_information/news/Pages/VaccineHubs01212021.aspx

The executive board of the CFCMS would like to thank Medical City Plano, Kroger Health & Dr. Culpepper of Bent Tree Family Physicians, Frisco, and, CCHCS for their service to dedicated front-line medical personnel during these challenging times.