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PRIME HEALTH SERVICES REACHES AGREEMENT WITH VISION CARE DIRECT
Providing flexible and cost effective vision care to both clients and providers
Nashville, TN (July 12, 2007) – Prime Health Services (Prime Health), a National Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), announced today an agreement with the medically credentialed eye physician’s networks associated with Vision Care Direct. The ophthalmologists and optometrists provide all medical, Worker’s Comp, and routine vision benefit services. Vision Care Direct (VCD) is a specially designed vision benefit plan with a variable menu of options for employer groups and individuals. VCD is doctor controlled. Doctors, with their IPAs, choose the fees to accept. This plan allows doctors to compete in the managed care arena with their own vision plan. The flexibility and cost effectiveness of these plans benefit both the patients and the member doctors.
“Prime Health Services is excited to enter into this new relationship with Vision Care Direct. They bring value to the Prime Health PPO network and to our clients by offering quality providers at discounted rates.” said Brian Sharp, CEO for Prime Health Services.
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Vision Care Direct (VCD) is a voluntary vision plan with no participation requirements. The eye care professionals in our extensive national network provide local vision care in private practice settings. Our doctors primary concern is to provide their patients the best eye care possible. For additional information, please visit either www.vcdplans.com or www.thenationalcoalition.com or call 877-488-8900.
About Prime Health
Founded in 1996 and based in Brentwood, TN, Prime Health Services (Prime Health) is a managed care company that offers a full spectrum of services, including a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) ready for access with customizable solutions, as well as repricing offerings. Prime Health’s PPOs include Workers’ Compensation, Group Health, and Auto Liability networks. Prime Health has over 500,000 providers and facilities nationwide forming the Prime Health National Delivery System. Prime Health offers our National Delivery System to the TPA, insurance carrier, and self-insured markets. More Information is available at www.primehealthservices.com or by calling 1-866-348-3887.
Jennifer Pitoscia, Account Manager Prime Health Services; 866-348-3887 x180, jennifer@prime-health.net
Nicki Jolly, Director of Network Development, Prime Health Services
866-348-3887 x130 njolly@prime-health.net