We don't have to tell you, the independent optometric world is (as industries go) comparatively intimate and self-aquainted; good or bad reviews get around quickly. We are pleased (to say the least) to have tracked what has become pervasive, across-the-board reviews, namely: Practices using GPN have INDEED experienced increased revenues, smoother efficiency, and extreme competitive advantages.

We work hard to serve our practice partners. The following testimonials are genuine, and laud the successful impact of our advanced, proprietary tools and technology, our forensic analysis and our elite consultative services.

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"Jay Binkowitz, and the team at "The EDGE" really understand Optometric practice, and the significance of using your data to improve profitability. It is no longer "enough" to rely on your practice management software for critical business analytics. The EDGE and its comprehensive reporting capabilities, will become the management standard for Optometrists."

Dr. Lorie Lippiatt - Salem, OH

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"Most doctors know business analysis is key to practice success. We also know getting data from our Practice management systems is hopeless. The EDGE from GPN provides Fortune 500 data power from your practice management system yielding real-time meaningful business analysis information. Moreover their consulting services can get your practice off dead center. The EDGE takes our OfficeMate and ExamWriter data to a new level of practice management."

Dr. Kim Castleberry - Plano, Texas
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"I have no reservations in wholeheartedly recommending Jay and the GPN team to any optometrist who is looking to make more money in their optical.  I had been looking for Jay for a long time, but had just about given up in finding someone that could accurately access the pulse of my optical.  GPN not only saved and revived my optical but they have it thriving even in this difficult economic time.  They helped evaluate all my managed care and removed product that was costing me money and replaced it with product that we could make money.  We made the decision to use branded product and sell more higher end frames and lenses.  Also, Jay helped me in the hiring process to find an outstanding retail manager.  He also helped establish the pricing structure with private pay and managed care.  They have helped me run the optical as a separate business and determine how much money it is making me."

"All the recommendations were put in place last July and since that time, I have had anywhere from 18% to over 27% growth per month over the same period the previous year.  Year to date since last July I am averaging over 22% increase in my overall collections and the optical is up 50%.  Not bad for an 18 year old practice, producing over $1 million and with collections over $800k.  I have a heavily medical optometric practice and my optical did $200,000 in 2007.  In the last half of 2008, my revenues in my optical had increased to almost $150,000."

"On an more important note, the beauty of the process is that GPN works to empower your staff to make all these changes without you having to be the person doing all the implementing.  Jay and GPN has their action list and yes there are some things that you are responsible, but they help you every step of the way.  They respond very well to Jay and they love talking to him.  He has been great to communicate with via email but will make the time to talk to you if you have a question."

Chris Teichmiller, OD

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“Personal, one-on-one. Definitely not a cookie-cutter type of service.

“They get to know the practice before making recommendations and decisions.“

“Their changes have made a very positive effect on our patients and staff. My staff is energetic and enthusiastic about their jobs and their atmosphere!”

Dr. Chris Hobson, OD – Kennesaw, GA

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“Where most consultants concentrate on making your practice fit into a set of numbers and statistics based on a national average, GPN looks at your practice individually to determine strengths and weaknesses.

"GPN’s techniques to dissect practice financials to get to the real bottom line are unique and something I have not experienced with other consultants.”

“GPN strives to instill in a patient’s mind that there is no need to go shopping elsewhere for product as it is all under one roof for the best value.”

Dr Gary Morgan, OD – Peoria, Arizona

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"Despite owning a very successful office I knew there was room for improvement.  In particular, I realized that the optical dispensary was running itself with no direction, and it was too important an area to delegate to someone simply because they had the most tenure.  Consultants are quick to tell you how important the optical is to a practice's success, but Jay was the only one to actually provide a professional management plan.  He understands retail, and helped reorganize my entire optical using merchandising, product mix, new pricing and packaging structures, and sales training.  The EDGE online sales tools have allowed me for the first time to analyze the health of my practice instantaneously, and to monitor individual frame stylists sales.  GPN has helped me become more profitable without working harder!"

Dr. John R. Scibal, OD

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To whom it may concern,

I first learned about The Edge software at the Visionomics program offered last March at Vision Expo in New York City. I attended this seminar because my practice was being seriously impacted by the downturn in the economy due to the recession. Jay Binkowitz was the provocative speaker and Evan Kestenbaum was the genius behind the scenes who developed this software that helps you to track your practice's financial benchmarks.

I first learned about the value of benchmarking from Al Cleinman, proprietor of Cleinman Performance Partners. I believe that The Edge system adds another dimension to benchmarking.  It really helps you to break down the performance of your optical into understandable packets of graphs and charts.  Evan and Jay went out of their way to assist me through the process of evaluating the productivity of my optical and understanding just what all those data points mean, thereby helping me to make my optical business more profitable. In addition, they offered tried and true ideas on how to implement new ideas into my practice.  Despite a shrinking economy,  Four County Family Eye Care Center has managed to weather the storm by finding new ways to keep the practice moving forward with the help of The Edge and the cogent advice proffered by Jay and Evan.  I would highly recommend that you give my friends at Gateway Provider Network an opportunity to assist you to find the answers to the questions that are keeping you awake at night.

Michael S. Cohen, O.D.

Owner-Four County Family Eye Care Center.
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