Nova Medical Centers

Nova Medical Centers

Occupational health provider for on-the-job injuries

Overview

Nova Medical Centers provides occupational healthcare services that help workplaces keep their staff healthy and productive. It offers services such as drug testing, medical physicals, care for work-related injuries, and physical therapy for on-the-job injuries. The service works by evaluating employees, conducting necessary tests, treating injuries, and providing rehabilitation and follow-up to support returning to work. The company differentiates itself by aiming for exceptional outcomes and by focusing on the needs of both patients and their employer clients, delivering integrated, on-site or centralized occupational health care. Its goal is to improve workplace health and safety while exceeding expectations for quality and convenience.

About Nova Medical Centers

Simplify's Rating
Why Nova Medical Centers is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$265M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Concentra said Nova's network added immediate profit and expansion into five states.
  • The deal brought Concentra to roughly 620 centers nationwide, strengthening referral density.
  • Concentra planned no Nova center closures during 2025, preserving local jobs and patient volume.

What critics are saying

  • Nova lost independence on March 1, 2025; Concentra now controls hiring, branding, and strategy.
  • Integration through July 2025 standardizes centers, eliminating Nova-specific autonomy and roles.
  • Nova's 2015 Texas workers' comp fraud plea still stains trust with employers and insurers.

What makes Nova Medical Centers unique

  • Nova built a five-state occupational-health density business with 67 centers by 2025.
  • It specialized in workers' comp injury care, physical therapy, drug screening, and pre-employment physicals.
  • Concentra bought Nova on March 1, 2025, validating its regional market position.

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Funding

Total Funding

$265M

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Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Company News

Business Wire
Jan 28th, 2025
Concentra Announces Preliminary 2024 Financial Results, Agreement To Acquire Nova Medical Centers, and 2025 Financial Guidance

Concentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc. (“Concentra,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) (NYSE: CON), the nation’s largest provider of occupational he

WorkCompWire
Jan 27th, 2025
Concentra Acquires Nova for $265M

Concentra has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Nova Medical Centers, which operates 67 centers across five states. This acquisition will expand Concentra's network to over 770 centers in 42 states. The transaction values Nova at $265 million, and Concentra plans to finance it using cash, available credit, and new debt. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2025.

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