XP Health Secures New Partnerships on Heels of Plan B Funding, Adds Epstein to Board

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:15 AM SAN CARLOS, Calif.—XP Health, a company offering a digital-first vision benefits platform, has announced two key partnerships with leading platforms that access several employers and benefits plans: Employee Navigator and Bennie.

PECAA Marks One Year of VSP Vision Collaboration With Record PECAA Max Membership, New Events Lineup and Expanded Investment

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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.

Lori Archer Named CEO of UnitedHealthcare Vision

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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.

Healthy Vision Association, NAVCP, VSP Insurance and Others File Suit Against State of Texas Following Passage of State Law HB 1696

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Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:21 AM NEW YORK—Four law firms, on behalf of clients including the Healthy Vision Association, National Association of Vision Care Plans, VSP Insurance Company, Visionworks and others have filed suit against the state of Texas following its passage of state law HB 1696.

VSP Vision's iCare Health Solutions Acquires Florida's Optical Outlets

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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.

Versant Health Announces New Chief Growth & Strategy Officer and New Product and Operations Executives

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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.

The Vision Council Releases 2023 Q1 Consumer inSights Report Highlighting Comparative Demographic Trends

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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.

Synchrony Partners With CoFi to Bring CareCredit Payment Solution to Consolidated Payment Platform For Vision Providers

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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.

Register for the New Focused inSights Managed Vision Care 2023 Webinar and Discussion

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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.

The Vision Council Releases Focused inSights 2023: Managed Vision Care Report

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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.

The VSP Premier Program Rebrands to VSP Premier Edge

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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.

Opticare Vision Services Names David Sciara as National Sales Director

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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.

PECAA Names Jonathan Worrall President

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Thursday, November 17, 2022 12:27 AM BOCA RATON, Fla.—Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA) announced it has appointed Jonathan Worrall as president. Worrall will officially assume the position in January 2023.

VSP Vision Premier SHiFT 2022 Meeting Shared New Investments to Support Private Practice

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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.

XP Health Raises $17.1 Million Series A Funding for Its Digital FirstTransform Vision Benefits Platform

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Monday, October 3, 2022 12:21 AM SAN CARLOS, Calif.—XP Health, a company developing a digital-first vision benefits platform, announced a $17.1 million Series A round led by HC9 Ventures, Valor Capital Group and ManchesterStory.