Employer Partnership Program

Better Care.
Healthier Teams.
Lower Costs.

Hillside Medical Group partners with large employers across the San Antonio metro to give their workforce fast, convenient access to primary care — reducing ER dependency and keeping your people healthy and productive.

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17
Clinic Locations across the San Antonio metro
50+
Board-certified providers ready to see your employees
Same
Day
Appointments — in-office or telemedicine
4.6★
Average Google rating across thousands of patient reviews
ER & Urgent Care Is
Draining Your Budget

When employees can't get timely primary care, they default to expensive alternatives — spiking your health plan costs and causing unnecessary lost work days.

🏥 Emergency Room Visit$2,200 – $3,000+
⚡ Urgent Care Visit$150 – $400
✅ Hillside Primary Care$20 – $80 copay
$3,000+

Average ER Visit Cost

Over 70% of ER visits by working adults are for conditions treatable in a primary care setting — the same day.

4–8 hrs

Lost Productivity Per ER Trip

Long wait times and undertreated conditions keep your workforce away longer than necessary.

↓ 40%

Reduction with PCP Access

Employers who direct employees to a preferred primary care partner see dramatic reductions in preventable ER utilization within the first year.

Why Hillside
Built for Access. Designed for Your Team.

We've built the infrastructure to serve large employee populations — with the capacity, coverage, and convenience that major employers need.

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17 Locations Near Where They Work & Live

With clinics spread across the entire San Antonio metro, multiple Hillside locations are within minutes of your major worksites and employee neighborhoods.

High Proximity

Same-Day Appointments, Always

No weeks-long waits. Employees call in the morning and are seen that day — in person or via telemedicine, whichever works best.

In-Office & Telehealth
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50+ Providers, Real Capacity

We have the provider depth to absorb large employee populations without sacrificing access. No bottlenecks, no overloaded schedules.

High Volume Ready
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Work Excuse Documentation

When employees are sick, we document it promptly — reducing disputes and giving HR accurate, timely records for absence management.

HR Friendly
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In-House Labs & Prescriptions

Lab work, diagnostics, and prescriptions all handled in one visit. Employees leave with answers and a treatment plan — not another referral to chase.

One-Stop Care
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Telemedicine for Remote Teams

Employees working from home or remote sites can access a Hillside provider via our telehealth platform — no commute required.

Remote Workforce
Partnership Models
A Simple Model That Fits
Your Plan Type

Whether your employees are on HMO or PPO coverage, there's a clear, low-friction path to directing care toward Hillside.

HMO Plans

Preferred PCP Designation

Formally designate Hillside providers as the preferred Primary Care Physicians for your HMO-enrolled employees. One administrative step with immediate, sustained impact.

  • 1Work with your benefits team to list Hillside as the preferred PCP network
  • 2Employees are assigned a Hillside provider at enrollment
  • 3All primary care and referrals flow through Hillside — coordinated and cost-efficient
  • 4Your plan administrator sees reduced ER claims over time
PPO & Other Plans

Manager-Directed Sick Day Care

For plans that don't require PCP assignment, managers and HR leaders simply direct employees to Hillside on sick days — backed by same-day availability and full documentation.

  • 1HR/managers inform teams: "When you're sick, call Hillside first"
  • 2Employee is seen same day — in-person or telehealth
  • 3Clinical outcomes improve: faster diagnosis, proper treatment, fewer relapses
  • 4Work excuse documentation provided directly — no back-and-forth
Specialty Access
More Than Primary Care

Hillside gives your employees access to a broad network of specialty care — all coordinated under one trusted relationship. Less friction. Faster resolution.

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Physical Therapy

In-house PT to help employees recover from musculoskeletal injuries and return to work faster — without lengthy specialist waits.

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Psychiatry & Mental Health

On-site behavioral health through our affiliated psychiatry practice — addressing the growing burden of workforce mental health.

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Podiatry

Foot and ankle care available through our network — essential for employees in physically demanding roles or with diabetes-related complications.

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Pain Management

Strong referral relationships with pain management specialists to handle complex or chronic pain — especially relevant for workplace injuries.

⚠️ Workplace Injury? We've Got a Pathway.

When employees are injured on the job, Hillside provides immediate primary care evaluation, PT coordination, and direct referrals to our trusted pain management partners — keeping the recovery process organized, documented, and moving. Faster return-to-work. Fewer claim complications.

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Additional Opportunities
More Ways We Can Help
Your Organization

Beyond sick day care, Hillside can serve as a strategic health partner — reducing costs and improving outcomes across your entire workforce.

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Annual Wellness & Preventive Visits

Encourage employees to establish a primary care relationship with annual wellness exams. Preventive care catches problems early — before they become costly emergencies or prolonged absences.

Reduce Long-Term Costs
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Onsite or Coordinated Health Screenings

Partner with Hillside to offer blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and other screenings. Identify at-risk employees early and connect them to care — before conditions worsen.

Population Health
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Flu & Vaccine Campaigns

Coordinate seasonal flu shots and other recommended vaccinations through Hillside. Fewer sick days, lower transmission rates, and a healthier workforce during peak seasons.

Seasonal Readiness
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Chronic Disease Management

Employees with diabetes, hypertension, or other chronic conditions are a major cost driver. Hillside provides ongoing management to keep these conditions controlled and out of the ER.

High-Risk Employees
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Employee Assistance & Mental Health

Mental health is the #1 cause of disability claims. Our affiliated psychiatry services provide real access — not just a hotline. Early intervention prevents long-term leave.

EAP Integration
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Aggregate Health Reporting

Work with Hillside to receive de-identified population health data on utilization trends, common diagnoses, and preventive care gaps — giving HR and benefits teams actionable intelligence.

Data-Driven Benefits
Expected Impact
What Employers Can Expect

Employers who direct employees to primary care as a first stop consistently see measurable improvements in cost, productivity, and outcomes.

↓ 40%
Reduction in Avoidable ER Visits
Same-day primary care access eliminates the reflex to visit the ER for non-emergent conditions — the single biggest cost driver in employer health plans.
↑ 60%
Faster Recovery & Return-to-Work
Employees seen by a provider same day receive proper treatment sooner — reducing sick day duration and preventing conditions from worsening.
4.6★
Patient Satisfaction — Employees Will Notice
Hillside maintains a 4.6-star average across thousands of Google reviews. Your employees won't just use us — they'll appreciate the benefit.

Let's Build Something
That Works for Your Team

Whether you have 200 employees or 20,000, we can design a partnership that fits your benefits structure and gets your workforce better care starting now.

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