Vision Source® Named Eye Care Provider by Minuteman Health
Minuteman Health’s Massachusetts In-Plan Provider Network will benefit from vision health care from 68 optometrists at 54 Vision Source practices
KINGWOOD, Texas (May 15, 2015) – North America’s largest, independent optometric alliance Vision Source announced today that it has entered into a vision service provider agreement with Minuteman Heath, an HMO based in Boston comprised of over 9,000 hospitals, physicians, and specialists in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Vision Source President and CEO Jim Greenwood commented, “The Vision Source clinicians located throughout Massachusetts are prepared to provide Minuteman Heath members with an enhanced healthcare experience and the highest level of vision and eye care services available. This is an extension of our relationship that began in 2014 through a similar agreement with Minuteman for member care in New Hampshire. Vision Source member clinicians provide collaborative care and state-of-the-art optometric services. High-quality care delivered in a warm and welcoming environment for the Minuteman Health member is our goal.”
“Minuteman Health is pleased to be able to add the Vision Source network of independent optometrists as the provider of primary care for eye health to our In-Plan Provider networks. We continue to build upon a strong foundation with the highest quality providers to ensure that our members have access to the best care,” said Michael Boudreau, Senior Vice President of Operations.
About Vision Source
Founded in 1991, Vision Source is North America’s largest network of independent optometrists consisting of nearly 4,000 members. The clinicians in the Vision Source network enjoy access to newly evolving patient channels, including an expanding list of leading medical groups and integrated health systems with whom Vision Source optometrists collaborate. Additionally, members benefit from a wide range of innovative technologies, practice management tools, strategic marketing, and unsurpassed purchasing power. Leveraging these tools, the clinicians offer comprehensive eye care to their patients delivering an industry leading patient experience. For more information, call 888-558-2020 or visit www.visionsource.com.
About Minuteman Health
Minuteman Health, Inc. is a member-governed, non-profit health maintenance organization (HMO) committed to removing inefficiencies from today’s health insurance system to provide high-quality care, cut administrative costs and reduce premiums for individuals and businesses in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Any profits will be reinvested or returned to members through expanded benefits or reduced premium rates. Minuteman Health’s unique member-governance structure allows members to elect the board of directors and to run for election to the board. Minuteman Health’s Massachusetts and New Hampshire provider networks include over 9,000 hospitals, physicians, and specialists who provide high-quality care at lower costs. Updates on Minuteman Health’s expanding provider network can be found at www.minutemanhealth.org. Minuteman is marketed through its website, brokers, Health Services Administrators (www.HSAinsurance.com), the Massachusetts Health Connector and the Federal Insurance Marketplace.
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