Insights on the Business of Optometry

I have a client who once told me that he never drove his Porsche in his own community.  His reasoning?  He didn't want his patients to get the

Dateline:  Sometime in the not too distant future:   In an effort to continue it's growth against competition from the likes of Highmark and EyeMed, and

In a recent press release, VSP proudly announced that the "individual vision plan" they launched two years ago has now gained more than 25,000 members; that's

In a recent press release, VSP announced the results of a study that indicates that annual eye exams save companies nearly $3 billion each year.  That's

In a recent letter to VSP providers, VSP says: a) It's a competitive market (duh!) b) They've lost some business to "retail friendly plans" (read EyeMed) c) To compete,

A fellow blogger sent me the following question:   What do you hear about VSP opening up their plans to chains and other "types" of

Here's an interesting depiction that might explain the ongoing struggle over profit margins in the managed care environment.  Perhaps, what ECPs are faced with, is

According to an industry release, a new managed vision care company, ExcelVision, is opening its doors and will be soon recruiting providers.  The firm’s claim

I came across this interview of VSP’s CFO.  It’s interesting reading and provides some insight into the thinking of your largest customer (for those readers

By now, you’re aware that the Supreme Court turned down VSP’s request to hear their appeal about the revocation of their non-profit status by the