By Staff
Friday, July 10, 2020 12:24 AM
Reliance Standard launches dental and vision benefit plan, NAVCP issues policy statement on ocular telemedicine, ECP revenues, eye exams and sales decline, Michael Hoster succeeds James Henne as publisher of Jobson's Review Group and VSP Global names Chris Enslin president of Eyefinity all topped this week’s
VMAIL news feed. Click on the headlines below to catch up on anything you might have missed.
By Staff
Monday, June 29, 2020 12:24 AM
BALTIMORE—In celebration of Healthy Vision Month in July,
Versant Health has launched a new resource center providing tools that enable people to take command of their vision health. This is an important, “but often overlooked, indicator of overall health and wellness,” Versant Health said.
By Staff
Monday, June 29, 2020 12:21 AM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Global announced a new strategic partnership with
Kering Eyewear, the company said, adding that "This will expand choice and offer exclusive benefits to practices participating in the
VSP Global Premier Program.
By Staff
Friday, June 19, 2020 10:00 AM
NEW YORK—Women’s influence in optical is undeniable and today, more women than ever before are playing vital roles at all levels of our industry. This is why
Vision Monday will once again be highlighting The Most Influential Women in Optical in our July issue. But time is running out—the deadline to submit nominations is Friday, June 26. In addition to our four traditional categories, Executive Suite, Mentors, Rising Stars and Innovators,
Vision Monday is adding a new category this year, Above & Beyond, aimed at women who have led the way in giving back to the industry, their patients and their communities. Make your nominations via this electronic
survey form.
By Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 12:18 AM
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—
BrightBenefits, a recently formed ancillary benefits insurance company specializing in vision and dental, has announced a marketing partnership with professional golfer Davis Riley, winner of the Korn Ferry Tour.
By Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday has extended the nominations deadline for The Most Influential Women in Optical to June 26.
Vision Monday will once again be highlighting influential women and their accomplishments in our July issue. We are currently seeking nominations via an electronic
survey form.
By Staff
Friday, May 29, 2020 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—Women’s influence in optical is undeniable and today, more women than ever before are playing vital roles at all levels of our industry. This is why
Vision Monday will once again be highlighting The Most Influential Women in Optical in our July issue. In addition to our four traditional categories, Executive Suite, Mentors, Rising Stars and Innovators,
Vision Monday is adding a new category this year, Above & Beyond, aimed at women who have led the way in giving back to the industry, their patients and their communities.
By Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—Women’s influence in optical is undeniable and today, more women than ever before are playing vital roles at all levels of our industry. In retailing, wholesaling, product design, manufacturing, distribution and vision care and managed care, talented women are shaping the direction of the companies and organizations they work for, and, in many cases, lead. This is why
Vision Monday will once again be highlighting The Most Influential Women in Optical in our July issue. We are currently seeking nominations via an electronic
survey form. In addition to our four traditional categories, Executive Suite, Mentors, Rising Stars and Innovators,
Vision Monday is adding a new category this year, Above & Beyond, aimed at women who have led the way in giving back to the industry, their patients and their communities.
By Staff
Friday, May 15, 2020 12:21 AM
MINNETONKA, Minn.—People enrolled in
UnitedHealthcare employer-sponsored and individual vision plans now have network access to
GlassesUSA.com.
By Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020 12:18 AM
PITTSBURGH—
Vision Benefits of America Inc. (VBA), a commercial group benefits organization, has announced greater access to its Pennsylvania Optometric Emergency Assistance Program (POEAP) for independent ECPs. The program is designed to assist optometry businesses facing unprecedented challenges due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “VBA is proud to expand the reach of the POEAP to also support optometrists in New Jersey and Ohio,” VBA president and chief executive officer Jeff Hollowood said in the announcement.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 12:21 AM
BALTIMORE—
Versant Health, a leading national managed eye health and vision plan company, has named Kristyn Parzynski as its new vice president, labor sales.
By Staff
Monday, April 13, 2020 12:27 AM
PITTSBURGH Pa.—
Vision Benefits of America Inc. (VBA), a commercial group benefits organization, plans to announce today a new initiative for Pennsylvania optometric practices, the Pennsylvania Optometric Emergency Assistance Program. The new initiative is designed to assist optometry businesses “facing unprecedented challenges due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19),” according to the organization’s announcement. “VBA is proud to support Pennsylvania optometrists through its interest-free loan program,” VBA president and chief executive officer Jeff Hollowood said in the announcement. “While only a small-sized, regional non-profit carrier, VBA is privileged to offer funds totaling at least $1 million for continuation of business operations to optometric practices in our network.”
By Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:27 AM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—To meet the needs of its members during the COVID-19 pandemic,
VSP Global has expanded access to essential medical eyecare services to include all
VSP Vision Care insured members and their covered dependents. The new policy, which VSP Global announced April 1, will provide access to services for 57 million insured VSP members who do not already have this benefit.
By Staff
Friday, January 31, 2020 12:18 AM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Vision Care announced the launch of its
“Eyeballs Are Amazeballs” advertising campaign. Designed to celebrate our eyes, the national campaign encourages consumers to prioritize their eye health in 2020, including enrolling in a vision benefit plan and getting a comprehensive eye exam. The campaign creative and
video honors all the amazing abilities of eyeballs, including serving as an important window into overall health, the company said. For those without vision benefits through an employer, the campaign points them to VSP Individual Vision Plans, which start as low as $13 a month, providing access to eyecare and eyewear through the country’s largest network of independent doctors.
By Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 12:15 AM
BALTIMORE—
Versant Health has released the results of its inaugural Vision Wellness Study, which explores Americans’ perceptions of eyecare and how it connects to and informs their overall health and wellness. The study explores the perceptions around a range of issues, from the frequency of eye exams, to highly valued vision services and cost-containment measures. The study found that most Americans will receive an eye exam in the next two years, if not sooner. Still, just 13 percent say they go to their eye doctor for both routine eyecare, such as glasses, and addressing potential symptoms of chronic conditions, despite the fact than an eye exam can non-invasively screen for upwards of 30 different chronic conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension.