Concentra to Focus on Facility Expansion Nationwide

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentra, a leading provider of occupational medicine and urgent care services, is working with Buxton® to assist in the company's renewed market expansion efforts.

Currently, Concentra operates more than 300 locations in 40 states, providing convenient, quality health and wellness services to employers, employees, and the general public. With the rising cost of medical care and a limited number of providers available, Concentra is aiming to bring its skillful and cost-effective health care services to more patients through more access points.

"We are looking to grow extensively over the next two to three years.  By utilizing patient analytics, we gain a greater understanding into the number of centers each market can support," said Alan Ayers, Vice President of Strategy and Execution for Concentra.  "We have a long-standing relationship with Buxton. As we expand our presence and enhance our delivery of health care services, we are confident they will continue to provide us with critical data and expertise."

"We are excited that Concentra continues to leverage Buxton's suite of analytic solutions," said Matt Montgomery, Senior Vice President of Buxton. "We are fortunate to enjoy a great relationship with Concentra, and look forward to continuing to assist them in their long-range strategy and planning efforts."

Concentra has previously engaged Buxton for solutions regarding the expansion of its occupational medicine footprint and the rollout of urgent care offerings.  

About Concentra

Concentra is a leading health care company focused on improving America's health, one patient at a time.  Through its affiliated clinicians, the company provides occupational medicine, urgent care, physical therapy, and wellness services from more than 300 medical centers in 40 states.  In addition to these medical center locations, Concentra serves employers by providing a broad range of health advisory services and operating more than 250 worksite medical facilities.  Through this complement of services, Concentra intends to raise the standard of health by putting individuals first, treating them with clinical excellence, and focusing on their ongoing wellness.www.concentra.com.

About Buxton

Buxton is the industry leader in market planning and marketing services using the insight of customer analytics. Since 1994, Buxton has worked with more than 1,900 clients in the healthcare, retail, public sector and consumer packaged goods industries. Healthcare clients include Florida Hospital, Texas Health Resources, Quest Diagnostics, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System and Miami Children's Hospital. For more information, visit www.buxtonco.com.

SOURCE Concentra