Eye Care International and N-CAM Join Forces to Offer Wellness Benefit Plans to National Employers, Health Plans and Associations.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2004 Eye Care International, Inc. (EYCI EYCI Eye Care International Inc (stock symbol) ) has consummated an agreement with N-CAM N-CAM Neural Cell-Adhesion Molecule (R), the nations first and leading Complementary and Alternative Medicine The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an umbrella term for alternative medicine and complementary medicine. Alternative medicine describes practices used in place of conventional medical treatments. (CAM) organization. N-CAM(R) has been the signature brand of excellence in the creation, design and development of many successful turnkey business Turnkey Business A situation where the high level management of a firm is in charge of the planning and execution of all business strategy. The client, who buys a franchise or part of the business, only has to "turn the key" for the operation to start. solutions, products and services for the CAM industry since 1994. N-CAM(R) will include the Eye Care International Vision Plan options in N-CAM(R)'s own signature plan, My Healthy Lifestyle(R) commencing in February. "We are extremely excited about the relationship with N-CAM(R) in that N-CAM(R) not only has substantial market penetration in a segment of healthcare market of over 25 million lives nationally which has been on a continuos growth spurt growth spurt Pediatrics A period of rapid growth in middle adolescence; ♀ ↑ ±8 cm/yr ±age 12; ♂ ↑ ±10 cm/yr ± age 14; GS is orderly, affecting acral parts–ie, hands and feet grow before proximal regions, over the past decade - N-CAM(R) is now well positioned to be in the forefront of that growth spurt. As a core product option in N-CAM(R) Plans, this should be extremely beneficial for Eye care International," said Clark A. Marcus, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Eye Care International, Inc. Elizabeth Gannon, Founder/CEO said, "The Eye Care International program is a superior value which enhances the value of the My Healthy Lifestyle(R) by offering members a program which features such wellness components as a free annual eye exam, a 24/7 emergency hot line and substantial discounts on all eye care purchases such as glasses and contact lens contact lens, thin plastic lens worn between the eye and eyelid that may be used instead of eyeglasses. Actors, models, and others wear them for appearance, and athletes use them for safety and convenience. . This is consistent with our goal to promote wellness through prevention." For more information about N-CAM(R), visit www.N-CAM(R).com. Eye Care International, Inc. owns and operates the nation's largest discount vision network, with over 14,000 provider locations nationwide. It is the only discount vision plan providing the services of ophthalmologists (MDs) who discount all their services. For more information about Eye Care International, visit www.eyecareinternational.com. |
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