EyeCare Partners Releases Inaugural Quality and Outcomes Report, Showcasing Impact and Industry-Leading Benchmarks
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EyeCare Partners (ECP), the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, released its first Quality and Outcomes Report, a comprehensive publication that highlights the organization's 2024 achievements in clinical excellence, innovation, research and patient outcomes.
The report reflects a transformative year for ECP, underscoring its commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across its national network of more than 1,000 eye care providers.
The report reflects a transformative year for ECP, underscoring its commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across its national network of more than 1,000 eye care providers. With more than 2.4 million patient encounters and 260,000+ surgeries performed in the year, ECP continues to set the standard for integrated eye care delivery through leading quality and patient satisfaction measures.
'The release of our inaugural Quality and Outcomes Report marks a defining moment for EyeCare Partners. It's more than a collection of metrics. It's a reflection of our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and transparency, made possible by our team members,' said Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Antonio Capone, Jr. 'By integrating insights, we are not only improving outcomes today but also laying the foundation for the future of eye health.'
Highlights from the Report Include:
Strong Clinical Outcomes: ECP cataract surgery patients achieved 20/40 vision or better at rates exceeding 94% across all regions, surpassing national benchmarks. Complication rates for cataract and retina procedures were significantly lower than national averages.
World-Class Patient Experience: ECP earned Net Promoter Scores of +89 in ophthalmology and +84 in optometry, with Google review ratings of 4.9 and 4.6 stars out of 5, respectively.
Data-Driven Innovation: The EyeCare Partners Innovation Center (EPIC) advanced its data infrastructure, consolidating more than 6 million patient records and launching a Clinical Data Warehouse to support research and quality improvement.
Research Leadership: ECP participated in more than 500 clinical trials in 2024, including leading studies in sustained drug delivery for age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, and regenerative therapies for corneal edema.
Education and Workforce Development: ECP launched the Refractive Cataract Anterior Segment Fellowship and supported residency and externship programs, training the next generation of eye care professionals.
Community Impact: Through the ECP Foundation, the organization provided over $175,000 in crisis relief to employees, donated more than 7,000 eyeglass frames to underserved children, and team members supported global mission trips and local charitable care initiatives.
'This report speaks to the power of physician-led care, data-driven innovation and our unwavering commitment to improving lives through visionary care,' said Chris Throckmorton, Chief Executive Officer. 'We are proud to share these results and excited about the future we are building together.'
Find the full 2024 Quality and Outcomes Report available at www.eyecare-partners.com.
About EyeCare Partners
EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 700 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide services that span the eye care continuum in 18 states and 30 markets. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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