By Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 12:24 AM
BOCA RATON, Fla.—
Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA), is celebrating the one year anniversary of its collaboration with
VSP Vision by announcing record PECAA Max membership, a new lineup of community-based events and virtual CE opportunities.
By Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:24 AM
INDIANAPOLIS—
UnitedHealthcare Vision is now being led by Lori Archer, who previously served as the business unit’s chief operating officer. In this new role supporting the eye health needs of more than 25 million members, Archer brings over 30 years of health care experience, including 27 years at UnitedHealthcare. She replaces John Ryan, who recently stepped down from his role leading UnitedHealthcare Vision, the company said. “It is an honor to help build on UnitedHealthcare Vision’s nearly 60 years of experience providing quality vision benefits and serving people enrolled in employer-sponsored, individual, private label and Medicare and Medicaid plans,” said Archer.
By Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023 12:27 AM
MIAMI—
iCare Health Solutions, a
VSP Vision company, announced it has acquired
Optical Outlets, one of Florida’s largest optometric retailers. Optical Outlets will continue to operate as it does today, but now as a part of iCare Health Solutions, the largest integrated eyecare provider in the state, the announcement said. “Optical Outlets enables us to advance the delivery of great patient care coupled with a fantastic member experience and leverage complementary capabilities,” said iCare Health Solutions CEO Lee Stern.
By Staff
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 12:24 AM
BALTIMORE—
Versant Health announced the continued expansion of its seasoned leadership team, welcoming Jennifer Kuhn as its chief strategy and growth officer, as well as a new head of operations, Jenn Kischell, and a new head of product, Tyler Bradshaw.
By Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:30 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Today,
The Vision Council released a new report examining the differences in U.S. consumers’ eyecare journeys. The 2023 first quarter Consumer inSights report found several key differences in how generations utilize optical care and exercise purchasing power within the optical industry. “While certain eye trends span every demographic, today’s report is critical in helping us better understand consumer trends from a cross-generational perspective,” said Alysse Henkel, senior director of Market Research and Analytics at The Vision Council.
By Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023 12:18 AM
STAMFORD, Conn.—
Synchrony, a leading provider of consumer payments and financing solutions, announced a partnership with
CoFi, a unique technology provider in the vision industry and leading multi-party patient payment platform.
By Staff
Friday, April 14, 2023 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
The Vision Council recently released a new report with key insights into the attitudes of U.S. consumers toward their managed vision care plans. Learn more about the report’s findings during the Focused inSights Managed Vision Care 2023 webinar on May 3, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., ET.
By Staff
Friday, April 7, 2023 12:21 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council has released a new report with key insights into attitudes of U.S. consumers toward their managed vision care plans. The report, Focused inSights 2023: Managed Vision Care, examines how U.S. adults enroll in managed vision care plans, and levels of coverage for various products and services.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 12:24 AM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—The
VSP Vision Premier Program is now
VSP Premier Edge. The company said VSP Premier Edge will offer more value and support for participating Premier Edge practices and the best available offers for VSP members to maximize their benefits at Premier Edge locations.
By Staff
Monday, February 27, 2023 12:18 AM
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—
Opticare Vision Services, formerly Opticare of Utah, has announced David Sciara as its new national sales manager.
By Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:24 AM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—The
VSP Vision Premier Program held its seventh annual SHiFT meeting from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 in Scottsdale, Ariz., drawing more than 800 attendees from across the country.
By Staff
Friday, September 30, 2022 7:20 PM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. and BOCA RATON, Fla.—Today,
VSP Vision announced the acquisition of
Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA) from Nautic Partners. PECAA will continue to operate independently and be led by doctors, for the benefit of all independent eyecare professionals, the companies said, adding “The industry's two largest supporters of independent eyecare professionals are uniting to ensure the continued success and growth of private practice.” Serving more than 12,000 members, PECAA is the nation’s largest community of independent eyecare professionals. Since 2006, PECAA has delivered member-focused business services, group buying power to reduce costs, and a community of peers offering a network of support.