Nova Medical Centers Responds to Texas Physical Therapy Association's Advisory

HOUSTON, Feb. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to an advisory issued Monday, February 9 by the Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) regarding the interpretation of Medicare payment policies in Texas, Nova Medical Centers, the nation's largest pure occupational health provider, announced today that it is well-positioned from a compliance standpoint as clarity of Texas workers' compensation rules is emerging.   

The newly emerging interpretation will impact the entire Texas workers' compensation system and how physical therapists render physical therapy services to the Texas injured worker.  Not allowing ready access of physical therapy services to injured workers will result in extended treatment and recovery times and therefore affect all stakeholders in the Texas Workers' Compensation system.

This week's advisory from the TPTA specifically related to seeking clarification and guidance from the Texas Division of Workers' Compensation around the use of physical therapy aides and techs when providing direct one-to-one care, along with the use of Medicare's eight-minute rule for Texas Workers' Compensation patients.

Given the confusion and complexities around state and Federal rules governing physical therapy services that have existed, Nova Medical Centers has been taking numerous steps to strengthen its overall compliance programs, including: recruiting additional physical therapists and physical therapy assistants; instituting a compliance program that adheres to guidance set forth by the Federal Office of Inspector General; and remaining committed to providing services that meet all Federal and state rules and regulations.

"We operate in an industry of often-complex, ever-changing rules and regulations and are pleased to see the TPTA alerting its members as a result of the ambiguity of Texas workers' compensation policy," said Bruce Meymand, chief operating officer of Nova Medical Centers.  "It is incumbent on us and all other physical therapy providers in Texas to ensure we are in compliance with these rule clarifications," he added.   "Because of the various steps our company has taken, we are now at the forefront of compliance in the state of Texas and are committed to maintaining our position as a leading industry provider of occupational medicine services."

For more information on Nova Medical Centers and the services it provides, please visit n-o-v-a.com.

About Nova Medical Centers

As the largest pure occupational health provider in the nation, Nova treats on-the-job injuries, conducts pre-employment services and screens, and offers preventative services, such as vaccinations and flu shots across its 46 locations. Nova also connects with employers to maximize employees' health and get America back to work better and faster.

Nova Medical Centers has expanded its footprint across Texas and Georgia, and Tennessee. Nova treats more than 40,000 work-related injuries annually across its locations and achieves lower than industry average claim closure rates. Nova utilizes cutting edge real-time web-based reporting through its proprietary electronic medical system, Occuflex, which allows Nova's clients to remain constantly up-to-date with claim status. Nova Medical Centers continues to revolutionize occupational healthcare by providing the best occupational medical services possible.

Nova Medical Centers' dedication to its patients and recognized industry success by employers and insurance carriers has ignited the company's expansion. Nova strives to be accessible from coast-to-coast by 2023. For a full listing of Nova Medical Centers' locations, please visit n-o-v-a.com or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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