VSP continues it's arrogance, this time with the announcement that it has launched a
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VSP Vision Care and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care’s Vistakon division recently announced that they are partnering to offer VSP
As I travel around the country, presenting workshops at our Business of Eyecare Forum programs, I often speak about the importance of building your brand. Your competitors all provide exams, frames, lenses…
I appreciate exceptional service. As a frequent traveler, it is truly rare to come across someone who goes above and beyond
Dr. Frank is 62. He owns a practice with revenue in the millions. He’s made investments in real estate and other businesses, many of which have gone bust; he
I arrived this afternoon in Anaheim, California for a Business of Eyecare Forum being held tomorrow. After a four hour flight from Chicago where I hosted a Cleinman Performance Network meeting this…
I recently had the opportunity to spend a weekend with my youngest son, Joe. Now Joe isn’t your average 25 year old
No, this is not a risque adult-rated message but a powerful one about creativity and leadership. Follow the link below and I think you'll come away with new understanding of the power…
Two Interesting News Items. Are these potential indicators of optometry's future? _______________________ MIT Researchers Develop Refractive Method Using CellphonesA team at MIT's Media Lab has come up with a quick, simple…
It appears that VSP has lost it's tax appeal and the U.S. Government (taxpayers) have won. Sorry Providers…no reimbursement increases any time soon. Not only does VSP have to pay…
A couple of headlines recently caught my attention: "VSP Vision Care will no longer provide in-network coverage for eyewear manufactured and/or distributed byAspex Eyewear." "Carl Zeiss Vision is canceling its lens distribution…
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country’s leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies. PhRMA's members are "devoted to inventing medicines that allow patients to live longer,…
Headline of an advertisement in an airline magazine: "If you received a text message advertising the Stephen King book "Cell" in January of 2006, you could get a $175 cash…
I hear this lament from optometrists and other professionals all the time. My response is always…"you haven't looked hard enough." Finding and recruiting good people is likely the single most…
In my March 31 post (British Columbia Paves Way for Internet Sales of Eyewear) I commented that British Columbia was about to enact a law that eliminates the need for an…
I recently took a short vacation in San Francisco. Needing some things, I visited a neighborhood Walgreens. Upon checkout, the friendly clerk, Chris, said, "Your investment today is $31.43." My response…
Given all the talk about the sale of eyewear over the internet, this particular release compliments of our friends in Canada is particularly interesting. What's next? B.C. MODERNIZES REGULATIONS FOR…
This from Vision Monday Industry Groups Hail Health-Care Reform Signing, See More Work AheadWASHINGTON, D.C.
Greetings from Vision Expo and New York City where today I attended The Global Leadership Summit. One presentation stood out from the crowd; a program presented by Marc Gobe on…
