TSYS and Eye Care Leaders Envision a Bright Future Together

New integrated partnership between ECL and TSYS offers thousands of vision professionals the ability to increase revenue and streamline practice efficiency

COLUMBUS, Ga.--()--Over 8,000 ophthalmologists and optometrists will now have access to integrated payment solutions through a new partnership between TSYS (NYSE: TSS) and Eye Care Leaders (ECL) of Charlotte, N.C., a leading provider of performance solutions for eye care practices. This partnership will enable ECL’s network of optometry and ophthalmology clients across the U.S. to utilize the benefits of TSYS’ secure processing solutions and services.

ECL’s mission is to improve the efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness of eye care practices through an established network of companies that includes trusted names such as myCare iMedicWare, myCare Integrity, MDOffice, ManagementPlus, Medflow, IO Practiceware, KeyMedical, MyVisionExpress, and EyeDoc. This network collectively serves more than 8,000 clients, and understands the operational challenges and obstacles associated with running an eye care practice.

By signing up for integrated payment processing with TSYS, eye care providers will be empowered to maximize their existing ECL software and securely store cards-on-file, set up recurring payment plans, process all major credit and signature debit cards, as well as ACH and FSA/HSA transactions. By giving practices more convenient payment options for their patients, ECL and TSYS will help practices increase their revenue stream at the point of care. Practices will also have access to TSYS’ 24/7, U.S.-based customer support.

“We’re excited to work with an industry pioneer like Eye Care Leaders, so that together we can help providers simplify the patient payment experience and improve operational efficiency,” said Matt McCammon, general manager of TSYS’ Health division. “With higher deductibles and patient out-of-pocket expenses on the rise, it’s more important than ever for eye care practices to leverage the power of integrated payment processing to collect more patient payments and improve cash flow.”

“We’re proud to partner with an industry leader like TSYS. Their dedicated business team is experienced with the healthcare market and can offer unparalleled support for our users,” said Brent Michael, ECL’s chief commercial officer. “Plus, TSYS’ technology seamlessly integrates with ECL’s solutions, enabling our provider clients to securely and reliably accept payments, while avoiding processing errors. We look forward to delivering a new integrated solution that allows doctors to focus on what’s really important to them — providing quality care to their patients.”

For more information, please visit eyecareleaders.com.

About Eye Care Leaders

Eye Care Leaders (ECL) is a Charlotte, N.C.-based family of companies that serves more than 8,000 ophthalmologists and optometrists with the common goal of improving the efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness of eye care practices. ECL brings together trusted names such as myCare iMedicWare, myCare Integrity, MDOffice, ManagementPlus, Medflow, IO Practiceware, KeyMedical, MyVisionExpress, and EyeDoc. With a sole focus on eye care, ECL understands the unique challenges eye care practices face, and brings advanced solutions to the operational challenges associated with running a practice. For more information, please visit eyecareleaders.com.

About TSYS

TSYS® (NYSE: TSS) is a leading global payments provider, offering seamless, secure and innovative solutions across the payments spectrum for issuers, merchants and consumers. We succeed because we put people, and their needs, at the heart of every decision. It’s an approach we call ‘People-Centered Payments®’.

Our headquarters are located in Columbus, Ga., U.S.A., with approximately 12,000 team members and local offices across 13 countries. TSYS generated revenue of $4.9 billion in 2017, while processing more than 27.8 billion transactions. We are a member of The Civic 50 and were named one of the 2018 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere magazine. TSYS is a member of the S&P 500 and routinely posts all important information on its website. For more, visit tsys.com.

Contacts

TSYS Media Relations
Cyle Mims, +1-706-644-3110
cylemims@tsys.com
or
TSYS Investor Relations
Shawn Roberts, +1-706-644-6081
shawnroberts@tsys.com
or
Eye Care Leaders
Joe Folan
Vice President, Marketing
joe.folan@eyecareleaders.com

Release Summary

More than 8,000 ophthalmologists and optometrists will now have access to integrated payment solutions thanks to TSYS and Eye Care Leaders.

Contacts

TSYS Media Relations
Cyle Mims, +1-706-644-3110
cylemims@tsys.com
or
TSYS Investor Relations
Shawn Roberts, +1-706-644-6081
shawnroberts@tsys.com
or
Eye Care Leaders
Joe Folan
Vice President, Marketing
joe.folan@eyecareleaders.com