MedSynergies To Provide Revenue Cycle Management Services For Concentra Health Services

DALLAS, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- MedSynergies, a leading provider of revenue cycle management solutions to physicians, has signed an agreement with Concentra Health Services, Inc. to provide revenue cycle management services as part of Concentra’s Practice Service business unit.

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Concentra operates over 250 medical centers in 34 states and offers comprehensive practice services to independent orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists and other specialists. MedSynergies will provide the practice management platform and revenue cycle management services to these physicians.

“MedSynergies has gained a valued business associate in Concentra,” said John R. Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer of MedSynergies. “Our services will give Concentra a scalable base for growth in its new endeavor. The physicians will have state-of-the-art tools and support services with which to optimize their revenue.”

“Concentra is excited about the opportunities our newly formed relationship with MedSynergies will provide,” said Keith Newton, President of Concentra Health Services. “This relationship will offer Concentra an effective and cost efficient turn-key revenue management solution as we continue to aggressively diversify our core competencies.”

About Concentra Health Services, Inc.(R)

Headquartered in Addison, Texas, Concentra Health Services, Inc., is a leading healthcare company offering a broad range of services that provide quality patient care for work-related injuries while containing the rising costs of occupational healthcare and workers’ compensation. The company operates over 250 occupational medical centers, in more than 80 markets, in 34 states. All rights reserved. http://www.concentra.com/

About Concentra Inc.(R)

Concentra Inc., is the comprehensive outsourcing solution for containing healthcare and disability costs. Serving the occupational, auto and group healthcare markets, Concentra provides employers, insurers and payors with a variety of integrated healthcare services. These services include employment-related injury and occupational healthcare, in-network and out-of-network medical claims review and re-pricing, access to specialized preferred provider organizations, first notice of loss services, case management and other cost containment services. Concentra is a registered trademark of Concentra Operating Corporation. All rights reserved. http://www.concentra.com/

About MedSynergies

MedSynergies provides revenue cycle management services to physicians, integrating leading software programs and processes into the daily operations of medical practices. The company uses proprietary processes to optimize reimbursement. Founded in 1996, MedSynergies serves physicians in specialty medical groups, ambulatory surgical centers, rehabilitation centers and IPAs (independent practice associations). For more information see: http://www.medsynergies.com/

Media Contacts: Steve Williams MedSynergies 972-791-1224 x1208 swilliams@medsynergies.com Mike Burton Concentra Health Services 972-364-8123 mike_burton@concentra.com

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CONTACT: Steve Williams of MedSynergies, +1-972-791-1224, ext. 1208,swilliams@medsynergies.com; or Mike Burton of Concentra Health Services,+1-972-364-8123, mike_burton@concentra.com

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