Preventable Hospital Readmissions Cut by More Than 25 Percent

After the first year of an innovative, five-year contract between the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Independence, the health system is reporting a more than 25 percent cut in hospital readmissions – the largest readmission reduction in both organizations’ history.

Independence and Premier Orthopaedics sign new five-year agreement

Independence, the region’s largest health insurer, and Premier Orthopaedics (Premier), a full-service physician owned orthopedic practice with more locations throughout Chester and Delaware counties than any orthopedic provider, have signed a new five-year agreement.

Deck the Hall light show will dazzle again at Dilworth Park

Center City District has once again partnered with 6abc to bring City Hall to life with the sights and sounds of the holiday season.

Independence Blue Cross teams up with Philadelphia Eagles at a gift-wrapping event to benefit Variety — the Children’s Charity

Thursday, 13 December 2018 by Lisa Yoon

^{Pictured left to right: Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata, Nick and son Jayden, join IBC Foundation president Lorina Marshall-Blake, SWOOP and Variety board member Jerry Bollenbach.} Volunteers from the Independence Blue Cross Blue Crew joined the Philadelphia Eagles and Variety— the Children’s Charity for a special pop-up gift-wrapping event at the Shops at Liberty Place....

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Daniel J. Hilferty featured on the cover of the Philadelphia Business Journal as a Most Admired CEO

Wednesday, 12 December 2018 by Lisa Yoon

Independence Blue Cross president and CEO Daniel Hilferty in front of a red and blue background

^{Photo courtesy of Jeff Fusco, the Philadelphia Business Journal.} Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence Blue Cross, is on the cover of this week’s Philadelphia Business Journal for being recognized as one of the publication’s 2018 Most Admired CEOs. The annual awards program recognizes dynamic business leaders for their achievements and contributions to their companies and Greater Philadelphia....

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Independence Blue Cross Makes Contributions to The Jerry Segal Classic that will help Magee Rehabilitation Hospital acquire bionic suits to benefit patients with stroke and spinal cord injuries

Thursday, 06 December 2018 by Lisa Yoon

^{Pictured from left to right: Dr. Jack Carroll, president and CEO at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital (Magee); Jerry Segal of the Jerry Segal Classic; Dan Hilferty, president and CEO at Independence; Cyndi Corcoran, Magee patient; and Elizabeth Watson, physical therapist at Magee.} At an event held today at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital (Magee), Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced financial contributions to The Jerry Segal Classic,...

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Independence wins HR Department of the Year Award

Wednesday, 05 December 2018 by Kathleen Conlon

Independence Blue Cross Human Resources associates accepting the Excellence Award for Diversity at the HR Department of the Year Awards

^{Photo credit Paul Coker Photography.}

Insurer recognized for Excellence in Diversity

On November 15, Independence Blue Cross won the Excellence Award for Diversity at the HR Department of the Year Awards. Judged and selected by a panel comprised of some of the Philadelphia region’s most prominent companies and universities, the HR Department of the Year Awards recognize companies of all sizes across multiple categories....

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Independence celebrates the Be Well Health Hero Challenge finalists and winners

Friday, 30 November 2018 by Lisa Yoon

Marian Uhlman, Alanna Gardner, Wendell Holland, Tracy Davidson, Todd Irwin, and Christian Crosby atBe Well Philly Health Hero Challenge reception on November 27.

^{L to R: Marian Uhlman, Alanna Gardner, Wendell Holland, Tracy Davidson, Todd Irwin, and Christian Crosby at the Health Hero Challenge reception on November 27. Photo credit Theresa Regan.} On November 27, Independence Blue Cross VP Marketing Koleen Cavanaugh joined Philadelphia magazine and Be Well Philly to celebrate the finalists and winners of the 2018 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge....

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Daniel J. Hilferty inducted as Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Thursday, 29 November 2018 by Lisa Yoon

New group of fellows of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia

^{Group photo of the recently inducted Fellows of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, including Independence President and CEO Dan Hilferty, courtesy of Pictures by Todd.} Daniel J. Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) president and CEO, was recently inducted into the College of Physicians of Philadelphia (the College). The nation’s oldest medical society,...

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Deck the Hall Lights up City Hall

Tuesday, 27 November 2018 by Kathleen Conlon

^{The 2018 Deck the Hall Light Show premiered at City Hall with help from two life-sized holiday ornaments and (L to R) Bernie Prazenica, president and general manager of 6ABC; Paul Tufano, Independence executive vice president; Mayor Jim Kenney; and Paul Levy, president and CEO of Center City District.} On November 19, Paul Tufano, Independence Blue Cross executive vice president,...

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Daniel J. Hilferty Speaks at Inaugural Bill Rouse Symposium: Shaping the City, Then and Now

Tuesday, 27 November 2018 by Lisa Yoon

^{Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence, poses with fellow panelists at the inaugural Bill Rouse Symposium at the Kimmel Center. Photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center.} “Philadelphia is in a position to become the center of health care innovation,” said Daniel J. Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) president and CEO, at the inaugural Bill Rouse Symposium hosted by the Kimmel Center....

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Independence celebrates 25 years of family fun with the Blue Cross RiverRink

Tuesday, 20 November 2018 by Independence Blue Cross Newsroom

^{Photo credit Kate Kelly}

Kickoff event highlights Independence gift of free skating

Philadelphia, PA — For a quarter century, the Blue Cross RiverRink season has started on Black Friday to help ring in the holidays. This year, it’s opening up with a very special treat for Philadelphia. Thanks to a generous gift from Independence Blue Cross (Independence),...

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Independence Blue Cross sponsors Latina Summit to discuss the importance of having health insurance

Monday, 19 November 2018 by Independence Blue Cross Newsroom

^{Independence Blue Cross Director of Member Marketing Erin Thurston and Hispanic Media President and CEO Ricardo Hurtado at the 2018 Latina Summit in Philadelphia} Independence Blue Cross sponsored the Hispanic Media Latina Summit last week at Esperanza College in Philadelphia. The event, which was attended by more than 150 women, focused on health and well-being in the Hispanic community....

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