About Us > Strategic Partners
 
As a professional, you understand how important it is to work with good people and quality organizations. Over the years, we've developed a number of lasting partnerships, both formal and informal. The partnerships listed below enable First Insight to continue to provide you with the best possible products and services so your business can grow and become more profitable.
 
  Optical Laboratory Partners
  Industry Partners
  Electronic Claims Partners
  Diagnostic Equipment Manufacturers and Frames Inventory Partners
  Online Scheduling and Automated Patient Communication Partners
  Data Backup, Storage and Recovery Partners
  Payment Processing Partners
  Ophthalmology Pharmaceutical Partners
 
Optical Laboratory Partners
 
ParadEyes.com Optical Laboratory Partners
Order lenses through paradEyes.com by First Insight—one of the largest optical lab networks in the country. Download a list of optical lab partners to see whom we’ve partnered with so far. Our list is constantly growing. Our paradEyes.com partners deliver the highest quality products and services to eye care professionals.

Integrate your online spectacle lens and frames ordering with maximEyes practice management and electronic medical records software—enter data once. Add the maximEyes/VisionWeb Link and quickly send spectacle lens orders to Essilor Laboratories of America (ELOA), right from within maximEyes.
 
VisionWeb
VisionWeb provides software and technology services to streamline and simplify the eyecare industry. First Insight and VisionWeb developed a seamless interface allowing users to place and track spectacle lens orders to Essilor Laboratories of America from within maximEyes software. Enter data ONCE and avoid re-keying order information. Vision Source members can also order Truclear and Truclear HD products.
Industry Partners
Carl Zeiss Vision Rewards Program
For the fourth consecutive year, First Insight is a Preferred Partner in the 2010 Carl Zeiss Vision Rewards Program (download a 2010 program catalog). As a member of the Vision Rewards Program, take advantage of preferred pricing on maximEyes electronic medical records (EMR). In addition, redeem your accrued Carl Zeiss dividends toward the purchase of maximEyes practice management software and related software modules, including annual support, training, customizations, and optometry.net annual subscriptions. For more information on how to enroll in the 2010 program and to redeem your earned dividends, visit www.rewards.vision.zeiss.com and click on the "Enroll Now" link.
   
DrFirst
DrFirst is a Surescripts Gold Certified Solution provider of physician connectivity services through its award-winning, Rcopia electronic prescription management system. Founded in 2000, DrFirst delivers innovative services targeted to physicians in both ambulatory and acute care environments. DrFirst partners with Surescripts for pharmacy connectivity, health plan information, and patient medication history. More information about DrFirst can be found at www.drfirst.com.
   
Eyefinity
First Insight Corporation is the FIRST eye care practice management vendor to integrate with Eyefinity's web-based services. By integrating maximEyes with Eyefinity's online services, maximEyes customers enter data once and quickly get VSP authorizations and submit VSP claims right from maximEyes.
   
Eyemaginations, Inc.
Eyemaginations, Inc. is a full-service design and multi-media firm specializing in the development of 3D eye-related marketing, education and training based animations and illustrations. 3D animations and illustrations give you the tools to communicate and educate more effectively and efficiently with your patients.
 
Proactive Optometric Physicians (POP)
POP supports the interests of independent private practitioners. The company provides consultative services, product discounts from vendors, and advice in dealing with third party organizations. POP members qualify for preferred pricing on First Insight products and services. Contact a First Insight sales representative at 800.920.1940 or email us for more information.
   
Texas Optometric Association
The Texas Optometric Association (TOA) represents more than 1,200 Doctors of Optometry, Optometry Students, and Optometric Technicians across the State of Texas. TOA endorses maximEyes practice management and electronic medical records software, and optometry.net website builder and web services. TOA members qualify for preferred pricing on First Insight products and services. Contact a First Insight sales representative at 800.920.1940 or email us for more information.
   
Vision Source
First Insight Corporation is a proud vendor partner with Vision Source. Vision Source members qualify for preferred pricing on maximEyes electronic medical records and practice management software. Contact a First Insight sales representative at 800.920.1940 or email us for more information.
   
Biz Technology Solutions
Biz Technology Solutions approach is to develop, deliver, and support integrated technology solutions for the healthcare industry. They recognize the need for a comprehensive, interactive and cost effective technology that is designed to lower cost of operations, enhance patient services, and increase revenue! Their clients commonly refer to them as their total solutions provider. They pride themselves on their quality customer services. Their services and products are supported by their vast experience in the healthcare field. Biz Technology Solutions has provided targeted medical solutions for many years to a multitude of healthcare businesses resulting in high returns on their investments.
Electronic Claims Partners
 
Availity
Using the maximEyes Electronic Claims Link, you can transmit HIPAA-compliant claims through Availity, L.L.C. for most primary and secondary carriers in most states. Availity optimizes the flow of information between health care providers, health plans, and other health care stakeholders through a secure, collaborative Internet-based exchange. It is Availity's mission to remove administrative inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve the patient experience in the health care system. Ultimately, Availity enables physicians and other health care professionals to focus on their patients instead of their paperwork.
   
Ingenix (formerly Electronic Network Systems)
Ingenix is a leading Internet-based clearinghouse that helps physician practices increase profitability through improved reimbursement and staff productivity. Services include electronic claims, claim status and tracking, eligibility, remittances, paper claims, patient statements, and online patient payments. For more information, call us at 800.341.6141 or visit www.ingenix.com/connectivity. Using the maximEyes Electronic Claims Link, you can transmit HIPAA-compliant claims through Ingenix, for most primary and secondary carriers in most states.
 

 

  Medicare, Medicaid and BlueCross BlueShield
The maximEyes Electronic Claims Link enables practices to transmit claims directly to Medicare in all states and to Medicaid and Blue Cross BlueShield in many states. First Insight Corporation is approved and certified as a vendor by most major insurance companies and clearinghouses, covering almost all states, to submit EDI claims in the HIPAA Compliant ANSI X12N 837 (Version 4010A1) format. MaximEyes is compatible for submitting the CMS 1500 (08/05) Claim Form that incorporates the National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Diagnostic Equipment Manufacturers and Frames Inventory Partners
 
Ambir Technology
Founded in 2001, Ambir Technology, Inc. has proved to be the industry leader in digital capture products. Ambir provides hardware and software solutions for ID card and document management in business processes. Their products provide quick digital scan and capture of text and images from documents, IDs, photos and all other printed materials. Ambir solutions are specifically designed to maximize workflow, increase productivity and improve data security to save time and reduce costs.
   
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
Carl Zeiss Meditec is an integrated medical technology company and leading developer of ophthalmic diagnostic instrumentation. Zeiss products are specifically designed and engineered to provide the eye care professional with instrumentation to enhance the quality of patient care, increase practice efficiency, and improve diagnostic capabilities. 
   
Carl Zeiss Vision, Inc.
Carl Zeiss Vision is a leader in developing and manufacturing ophthalmic lenses, lens coatings and dispensary technologies. The i.Terminal™ by Zeiss is a unique dispensary system that combines advance fitting and measurement precision with enhanced patient consultation in one simple process. The integration of i.Terminal with maximEyes software allows fitting measurement data to be transferred automatically into the patient's medical record.
   
EyeRoute by Topcon Medical Systems
EyeRoute ophthalmic image management system offers web-based software solutions that dramatically improve the workflow for both the doctors and their staff while saving money. EyeRoute will intelligently store and route images while providing the highest possible fault-tolerance capability. For more information on how you can associate your EyeRoute images to a maximEyes exam record, contact First Insight at 800.920.1940 or download the latest maximEyes diagnostic equipment integrations list. View interactive EyeRoute online demos at www.topconmedical.com/EyeRoute.
 
Frames Data, Inc.
Developer of the SPEX UPC CD-ROM, which contains 50,000 frames with the latest pricing, UPC bar code information, and available colors and sizes. Using the maximEyes Frames Data Link, practices can import frames inventory data directly from the SPEX UPC CD-ROM from Frames Data. The Frames Data Link makes it fast and easy to update your frames.
   
Innovative Card Scanning, Inc.
Innovative Card Scanning, Inc. (ICS) is the leading developer of customized card scanning solutions. maximEyes offers a full integration with their ScanSharp OCR software. This integration allows maximEyes users to scan patient IDs and insurance cards, capture the card's image, and auto-populate the data fields inside the maximEyes system (click here for more details). ScanSharp OCR dramatically reduces patient check-in time and eliminates errors due to manual data entry. ICS solutions work in tandem with Docketport and Panasonic desktop scanners that are distributed by ICS.
   
Kowa
Kowa provides end-to-end, comprehensive Digital Imaging System solutions to ophthalmic practices, enabling them to improve practice profitability, lower overhead costs and optimized practice workflow by converting to an integrated system technology solution practice. The result is a more efficient practice, enhanced patient care and improved patient education tools. Kowa offers a complete selection of world-class system components, including Automatic Perimeters, Digital Fundus Cameras, Portable Slit Lamps, Tonometers and Neitz products.
   
  Marco
Founded in 1967, Marco has been the leader is offering the eye care industry the latest automated diagnostic products. Marco offers an extensive range of classical instruments, automated refractive solutions, retinal diagnostics, and nutraceutical ophthalmic supplements for eye care needs. MaximEyes software is an “EMR Certified Partner” with Marco.
   
Nidek
Nidek offers a wide array of equipment designed for the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases, glaucoma, and other vision-impairing afflictions. Since its inception in 1971, Nidek has been expanding the boundaries of vision science. The company's devotion to this endeavor is reflected by ongoing research and development of new technologies, such as optoelectronics and artificial vision.
   
Optos
Optomap® Retinal Exam provides eye care professionals with enhanced diagnostic capabilities. Optos optomap products provide eye care practitioners with clinically useful information that facilitates the early detection of disorders and diseases evidenced in the retina. The Optos core product is the retinal image produced by the Panoramic200 Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope device: the optomap® retinal image.
   
Synemed
Synemed has been designing and manufacturing innovative ophthalmic instruments since 1976. Synemed EyeScape Advanced Imaging, which integrates with maximEyes software, offers a cutting edge solution to patient data management, EMR and Telemedicine interfaces and advanced diagnostic tools. The company remains on the leading edge of the industry, providing you with the most sophisticated instrumentation available while balancing that sophistication with easy operation and affordability.
   
Topcon Medical Systems, Inc.
For more than 35 years Topcon has been a leader and technical innovator in the field of ophthalmic instrumentation, offering a complete line of medical diagnostic equipment on the market today, including imaging, diagnostic, refractive, lens processing, surgical and delivery. Transfer equipment readings and associate your EyeRoute ophthalmic image management system web-based images to a maximEyes exam record.
   
Veatch Ophthalmic Instruments
For more than 20 years Veatch Ophthalmic Instruments has established itself as the full-line, value oriented, service minded, national distributor and importer of ophthalmic products. Veatch distributes over 5,000 items from major manufacturers.
   
Woodlyn Ophthalmic Instruments & Equipment
For over 30 years Woodlyn has been an industry leader for ophthalmic instruments and equipment. Beyond its own product line, Woodlyn also carries a wide variety of ophthalmic accessories and automated products representing some of the industry's leading manufacturers. Innovative products include wheelchair accessible chairs and stands, and the UltraVision, a visual acuity tester with the capability of transmitting all patient data throughout an entire office wirelessly.
Online Scheduling and Automated Patient Communication Partners
 
Inphonite
Inphonite (formerly JulySoft) is the developer of ReminderPro, a professional calling system designed to cut appointment no-shows and delivers an unlimited range of messages day or evening. Inphonite products enhance efficiency and expand productivity with easy-to-use technology.
   
PatientRecall.biz
PatientRecall.biz is personal recall solution for practices who want to add a "personal touch" instead of using automated calls and telemarketing.  The company offers HIPAA-compliant scheduling, re-scheduling, yearly and routine exam calls, pre-appoints, appointment confirmations, updating patient files, and email confirmations.
   
Personal Communication Systems, Inc.
Personal Communication Systems, Inc. manufactures high quality telephone messaging products. PhoneTree products provide an easy way for any organization to keep in touch with its members. Prevalent in the church and medical markets, PhoneTree systems are in use in more than 18,000 locations worldwide.
   
SpectraSoft
AppointmentsPro is a powerful appointment management tool that simplifies every aspect of scheduling and is used in more than 3,000 facilities. AppointmentsPro saves time, improves client satisfaction, reduces cancellations and no-shows eliminates scheduling errors, and boosts your bottom line.
   
TeleVox Software, Inc.
Mobile, AL-based TeleVox has been providing software communication applications to the healthcare industry since 1992. TeleVox is the maker of HouseCalls, a message delivery system that automatically delivers appointment reminders, no-shows, recalls or any other type of informative message to patients. For information about the maximEyes-HouseCalls integration click here for details.
   
Websystem2
Websystem2's Patient Communication Suite is easy to use and inexpensive. Patient data is exported from maximEyes to Websystem2 on a daily basis. Your patients automatically receive full-color, pre-written newsletters with professional graphics and videos, appointment reminders, thank you and recall letters, patient satisfaction surveys, dispensing notices, and more. The Eyemaginations 3D-Eye Home video system is also included in Websystem2. View a demonstration and request a FREE 60-day trial at www.websystem2.com
 
Data Backup, Storage and Recovery Partners
 
DataHEALTH
DataHEALTH™ is a leading provider of online automatic data backup, storage, and recovery to the healthcare industry. DataHEALTH eliminates the risk of manual backups, faulty tapes or drives, improper tape storage, human error, and catastrophes such as fire and storm damage. DataHEALTH uses state-of-the art EMC storage technology and Tier 4 data centers. All data is encrypted using US government standard for encryption (128-Bit AES). DataHEALTH is the only online backup provider to be fully accredited URAC HIPAA Security Business Associate. DataHEALTH actively monitors customer's backups with Backup Alert™ service. First Insight customers can evaluate the service with a 30-day no obligation free trial. For more information, call 888.656.3282, option 1 or visit www.datahealthfic.com
 
Payment Processing Services
 
X-Charge Payment Processing
X-Charge payment processing software delivers technology and security while providing merchants a fast and reliable processing solution. X-Charge supports hundreds of point-of-sale (POS) software systems and business management applications in a variety of verticals such as: Retail, Restaurant, Accounting, Hospitality, Golf & Tee Time, Practice Management, and many others. Offering solutions that allow for processing credit cards, debit cards, checks and gift cards through PCs, eCommerce and mobile gateways, X-Charge is a PCI SSC Validated Payment Application that reduces the burden of PCI compliance for our merchant customers. For more information about the X-Charge/MaximEyes integration, click here for details.
 
Ophthalmology Pharmaceutical Partners
 
Akorn
Since 1971, Akorn has been known as a leader in ophthalmology pharmaceuticals. Akorn is dedicated to the improvement of this growing segment and markets established brands like Akten®, IC-Green®, AK-Fluor®, Paremyd®, Ful-Glo®, Fluress®, and Gentak® as well as a full line of ophthalmic diagnostic, therapeutic, and over-the-counter products. Download Akorn Indocyanine Green Angiography Duke University Eye Center case studies: Case Study 1 or Case Study 2.
 
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