1977
HMG Founded in 1977
This nostalgic photo contains several of the original family physicians. Pictured at the top, left to right: James L. McCoy, MD, Robert C. Lee, MD and J. Bryston Winegar, MD. On the bottom: Jerry L. Miller, MD and Joel D. Gonce, MD.
1985
HMG becomes the region’s first provider of After-Hours Care
HMG became the first provider in the region to offer after-hours care to patients of the Tri-Cities. Today, HMG operates two dedicated HMG Urgent Care locations (Bristol & Kingsport).
1989
HMG becomes the region’s first multi-specialty physician group
With a firm foundation of primary care physicians, HMG took the radical step in its decision to venture into areas of medical subspecialty. With the addition of orthopedic surgeon Steven Krein, MD, HMG became the region’s first multi-specialty physician group.
1995
HMG becomes the region’s first fully-integrated user of EMR
Holston Medical Group invested $2.5 million, becoming the largest “beta site” with the most physicians using what is known today as “Touchworks Enterprise” by Allscripts. Today, HMG is known throughout the nation as a pioneer in EMR utilization.
1996
HMG develops the Clinical Research Department
HMG Clinical Research has impacted many lives with over 800 phase II-IV pediatric and adult clinical trials.
1996
HMG introduces pediatrics into the Group
With a full staff of pediatricians in both Kingsport & Bristol, HMG Pediatrics provides comprehensive pediatric care to the children of the Tri-Cities region.
1997
HMG becomes the region’s first provider to incorporate care of a hospital team
Holston Medical Group has received national recognition for its hospital team’s efforts to improve patient safety during hospital stays.
1997
HMG introduces physical therapy & rehabilitation
HMG Rehabilitation Services provides physical therapy, industrial rehab, sports medicine, hand and upper extremity care and wound care management.
1998
HMG introduces the Sapling Grove Professional Building, a “first-of-its-kind” facility
Known for its one-stop-shopping convenience, the Sapling Grove Professional Building was a forerunner in achieving two additional benchmarks: an outpatient diagnostic center and an outpatient surgery center.
1999
HMG opens the region’s first free-standing diagnostic facility
With diagnostic capabilities that rival the nation’s leading research medical centers, each of our state-licensed, ACR-accredited facilities boasts of fully-digital diagnostic imaging.
1999
Introduction of Disease Management and partnership with UT College of Pharmacy
With the UT College of Pharmacy expanding its enrollment (coinciding with a severe national shortage of pharmacists), the College partnered with HMG, providing residents clinical training in innovative, multi-disciplinary settings.
2001
HMG introduces a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center at Sapling Grove
The Sapling Grove Surgery Center affords patients the convenience of outpatient surgery in a setting that combined state-of-the-art technology with an environment boasting of warmth and comfort.
2005
HMG constructs the award-winning “MeadowView Lane Professional Center”
Holston Medical Group’s MeadowView Lane Professional Center was awarded “Project of the Year” by the Tri-Cities branch of the Associated General Contractors of Tennessee.
2006
HMG launches OnePartner
The OnePartner facility will accommodate the data needs of not only HMG’s 212,000 patients, but countless other organizations in the Tri-Cities and surrounding regions.
2006
HMG is first in the region to offer 64-slice cardiac CT scanning
Designed for leading-edge and research-oriented institutions, the state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) unit will provide the most-advanced multi-slice CT studies available.
2006
HMG introduces myHMG, a secure online portal for HMG patients
With myHMG, patients were able to manage their health more conveniently than ever before. Tasks such as requesting appointments and viewing lab results were available online through myHMG.
2007
HMG unveils Seasons, the region’s first women’s health “super group”
Seasons’ services include progressive obstetric care, gynecologic & menopausal medicine, as well as cosmetic services. Seasons has locations in Bristol, Kingsport and Abingdon.
2008
HMG introduces the region’s first virtual colonoscopy
Virtual colonoscopy relies on advances in CT scanning to produce high quality, 3D images of the colon.
2008
HMG opens the new HMG Medical Plaza in Kingsport
HMG Medical Plaza is home to several HMG family practices and specialties.
2008
OnePartner ATAC is the first commercial Tier III certified facility in the country
As the region’s first commercial Tier III facility, OnePartner ATAC offers commercial data center services for colocation, hosting and disaster recovery services.
2008
HMG Outpatient Diagnostic Center is the first ODC in the region to receive ACR accreditation in all modalities
ACR accreditation programs provide a high level of confidence for patients, referring physicians, and managed care organizations.
2011
Seasons for Women is the first in the region to offer robotic surgery
Thanks to breakthrough surgical technology, the renowned “da Vinci Surgery” is an effective, minimally-invasive alternative to both open surgery and traditional laparoscopy.
2011
HMG celebrates “first in state” achievement with Level 3 PCMH recognition
The patient-centered home approach to care is an emerging national model that provides a coordinated team approach to patient care.
2011
First in the southeast to offer low-dose CT technology
Low-dose imaging technology gives an 80% lower dose of radiation, with up to 68% image improvement.
2012
OnePartner HIE begins exchanging data among providers
By participating in the HIE, providers will be able to share important health information with other healthcare professionals.
2012
Dr. Scott Fowler wins Business Journal’s “Innovation Award”
Dr. Fowler was awarded the “innovation award” for his involvement in Holston Medical Group’s electronic health records utilization and the development of a regional HIE.
2012
Qualuable Medical Professionals is born
Qualuable Medical Professionals is an Accountable Care Organization (ACO), promoting collaboration among healthcare providers of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
2013
HMG offers the latest technology in balance & fall prevention
2013
HMG offers the latest technology in concussion testing
2013
HMG introduces the Extensivist Clinic
With the Extensivist Clinic, HMG found a better way to manage patients with multiple chronic conditions.
2016
Qualuable achieves national ranking in cost and quality
2016
OnePartner onboards first national clients to the HIE
2016
HMG partners with 2bPrecise
Launches clinical-genomic cloud-based solution to improve quality of mental & behavioral health care for patients
2017
HMG expands SW Virginia health care through C-Health partnership
Serving more than 17,000 rural patients from three locations
2017
Dr. Scott Fowler featured in Healthcare Business Today
Dr. Fowler discusses conquering financial and regulatory pressures to maintain an independent multi-specialty medical group committed to patient care
2018
Seasons Center for urogynecology & advanced pelvic surgery opens
Delivering personalized care for women suffering from urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and bladder issues
2018
HMG named in Becker’s Hospital Review Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare
Recognizing healthcare companies that promote workplace diversity, employee engagement and professional growth
2019
HMG sleep center in Bristol opens
Cost-effective sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment to improve physical, mental and emotional health
2019
HMG Opens 13 new office locations in the North Mecklenburg/Charlotte, NC
Expands value-based healthcare services, including family medicine, urgent care centers, OB/GYN, physical therapy & imaging
Since Holston Medical Group's founding in 1977, the HMG "Family of Care" has grown from a handful of family practitioners to a comprehensive, diversified group of nearly 150 primary care physicians, specialists and mid-level providers, with 24-hour medical/surgical coverage. HMG is one of the largest, most-respected, physician-led, multi-specialty groups in the southeastern United States.
