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.

VSP Vision Acquires Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA)

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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.

Kits Eyecare to Provide Vision Benefits Integration to Green Shield Canada's 4.5 Million Members

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022 12:24 AM VANCOUVER—Kits Eyecare Ltd., a vertically integrated eyecare platform, has launched a partnership with Green Shield Canada (GSC), one of the country's largest health benefits carriers.

IDOC Introduces New Member Benefit, Managed Care Consulting, to Support ODs in Navigating Health Insurance and Vision Care Plans

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022 12:21 AM NORWALK, Conn.—IDOC has launched a new member benefit: access to managed care consulting with Jenna Armitage, who joins IDOC in a managed care consultant role offering support to ODs as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of medical insurance and managed care plans, according to an announcement this week. Armitage joins IDOC with six years of management experience across multiple independent practices.

XP Health Expands Leadership Team With Addition of VP of Operations, Two Strategic Advisors

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Thursday, July 28, 2022 12:24 AM PALO ALTO, Calif.—XP Health, a company creating an AI-powered vision benefits platform, has expanded its leadership team with the addition of experienced industry executives from leading insurance and vision care organizations.

Versant Health Names Auston Davis Chief Information Security Officer

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022 12:18 AM BALTIMORE—Versant Health, a managed vision care company and wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, has named Auston Davis as chief information security officer (CISO), effective June 27.

VSP Vision Names First-Ever Winner of VSP Premier Program Student Business Challenge

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Friday, July 1, 2022 12:21 AM RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Vision named optometry student Makayla Warden from Kentucky College of Optometry as the winner of the first-ever VSP Premier Program Student Business Challenge.