ORLANDO, Fla.—Ascend Vision Partners, a leading administrative service provider for ophthalmology practices, announced its partnership with Central Florida Eye Care, an ophthalmology practice serving Central Florida. By joining forces with Ascend Vision Partners, Central Florida Eye Care will gain access to a wide range of resources, advanced technologies and an extensive network of experienced eyecare professionals. "We are thrilled to welcome Central Florida Eye Care to the Ascend Vision Partners family," said Josh Rademacher, CEO of Ascend Vision Partners.

"This partnership represents a mutually beneficial alliance that will allow us to combine our expertise, leverage our resources, and ultimately enhance the quality of eyecare services provided to the Central Florida community."

With this partnership, Ascend Vision Partners aims to strengthen its presence in Central Florida and broaden its scope of services across the nation's southeast region. The combined knowledge and experience of the two organizations will foster a collaborative approach to patient care, promoting innovation and excellence in ophthalmology, according to the companies.

Dr. Scott Klein, founder of Central Florida Eye Care, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "Joining Ascend Vision Partners is a tremendous opportunity for us to take our practice to the next level. We share a common vision of providing exceptional eyecare, and we are confident that together we can achieve even greater success in serving our patients."

As part of Ascend Vision Partners, Central Florida Eye Care is expected to benefit from an expanded range of management services, including legal and regulatory compliance, payer contracting, revenue cycle management, human resources, IT, finance, marketing, and more. The partnership will also facilitate greater access to the latest advancements in diagnostic tools and technology, ensuring patients receive the highest level of care possible.

Ascend Vision Partners, backed by the leadership of investment advisor Chicago Pacific Partners, is committed to preserving Central Florida Eye Care's legacy of patient-centered care while introducing new opportunities for growth and innovation. Its team of 300 employees is dedicated to providing exceptional eyecare to more than 250,000 patients annually across the southeastern U.S.