Occupational health companies align to support total worker health and safety solutions for employers
ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WorkCare, Inc., a U.S.-based occupational health company, acquired Corporate Health Resources, Inc., (CHR), a nationwide occupational health examiner network service provider, effective Nov. 30, 2022, the companies announced today.
CHR will operate as a WorkCare company conducting business as usual as Corporate Health Resources, with the same team and existing service delivery model. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
WorkCare supports employers with an integrated suite of solutions designed to protect and promote employee health and safety while meeting business objectives. CHR's primary business is the provision of occupational health and medical surveillance exams via a provider network that spans the U.S. and extends to other countries.
"CHR is a natural fit for us," said William E. Nixon, WorkCare's President and Chief Executive Officer. "With the acquisition, we can further expand WorkCare's medical provider network of 5,700-plus qualified providers, mutually nurture our client relationships, and access resources and expertise on both teams while allowing CHR to continue to operate with a considerable degree of autonomy."
Peter P. Greaney, M.D., WorkCare's founder, Executive Chairman and Chief Medical Officer, and CHR's founder and President Karen Cohen, RHIA, say they have known and respected each other for many years.
"The size, strength and enhanced offerings of WorkCare provide a bright future for CHR, particularly in the areas of information technology and human resources," Cohen said. "Finding a future home for CHR and our employees with a like-minded, quality-driven organization made the decision to sell to WorkCare an easy one."
"I've long admired Karen Cohen's professionalism and CHR's firm commitment to customer service," said Dr. Greaney. "I'm happy that she, and her employees, are now part of the WorkCare family so we can join forces to achieve our mutual goals."
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About WorkCare
WorkCare was established in 1984. Its integrated service lines include Medical Exams & Travel programs; Incident Intervention telehealth triage, Onsite Services & Clinic operations; Industrial Athlete interventions;
Consulting M.D.s; and Absence Management and Wellness Solutions. Based in Anaheim, Calif., the company employs clinicians and industry subject matter experts throughout the U.S. Visit http://www.WorkCare.com for more information.
About Corporate Health Resources
CHR was established as a woman- and veteran-owned business in 1986. In addition to its large provider network, CHR supports the administrative functions of internal corporate medical departments and facilitates the use of consulting medical directors at companies that do not have onsite medical staff. The company is based in Rockville, MD. Visit http://www.CHR.com for more information.
Media Contact
Karen O'Hara, Director, Marketing & Communications, WorkCare, 1 (714) 661-3134, [email protected]
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