Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross, and AmeriHealth Caritas launch community health program in North Philadelphia

Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross, and AmeriHealth Caritas announce the launch of “Keystone Connection to Wellness.” This new initiative will address the significant health disparities in life expectancy and infant mortality experienced by North Philadelphia residents.

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Group photo of speakers at the press event announcing a new initiative with Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross, and AmeriHealth Caritas

Independence Among Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies Joining Forces with Civica Rx to Lower Costs of Select High-Cost Generic Drugs

Today, Independence Blue Cross, along with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, and 18 other BCBS companies announced a partnership with the nonprofit Civica Rx (Civica, Inc.) to form a new company that intends to lower prices of select high-cost generic drugs.

 

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Blue Crew volunteers observe annual MLK Jr. Day with community service

Independence Blue Crew volunteers have honored the legacy of Dr. King through service to our community for 25 years, since the program’s inception. Each year, associates help to make the federal holiday into a day of active citizenship in our region.

 

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Group photo shows Independence Blue Crew volunteers at Girard College for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.

Independence recognized by City Council for Millennial Health efforts

Group photo from City Council Resolution recognizing Independence Blue Cross's efforts to address health challenges facing millennials
Councilwoman Katherine Gilmore Richardson presents a City Council Resolution to Stephen Fera, senior vice president of Public Affairs at Independence Blue Cross; Lorina Marshall-Blake, vice president of Community Affairs, and several associates who advocate on behalf of the Health of America initiative.  On February 21, newly elected City Councilwoman At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson recognized Independence Blue Cross for its efforts to raise awareness about critical millennial health issues....
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Independence response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

This post was originally published on January 28, 2020. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the official name for the 2019 coronavirus outbreak is COVID-19. In accordance with WHO and CDC, Independence will update our website and any related materials to reflect the official name.  Independence Blue Cross is committed to serving the people who rely on us,...
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Philadelphia’s 2nd CPR Training Kiosk debuts at the Perelman Center

Group photo from American Heart Association CPR Kiosk unveiling at the Perelman Center
From left to right: Kevin Mahoney, CEO, Penn Medicine; Dr. Ben Abella, director, Center for Resuscitation Science, Penn Medicine; Jacyln Conn, survivor; Dr. Rich Snyder, EVP and CMO at Independence; and Jennifer Davis, SVP, American Heart Association, executive director, AHA Philadelphia.

The American Heart Association, Independence Blue Cross, and Penn Medicine celebrate installation of CPR Training kiosk

The American Heart Association (AHA) unveiled a new training kiosk in Philadelphia where visitors can learn Hands-Only CPR in under five minutes....
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Independence associate and substance use disorder advocate Patrick Flynn to attend State of the Union

Image of Independence Blue Cross associate, Patrick Flynn, speaking on stage about his recovery journey
Patrick Flynn addresses the audience at the Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Epidemic Together conference in Philadelphia. 

Flynn will be the guest of U.S. Representative Madeleine Dean

Patrick Flynn, Government Affairs specialist at Independence Blue Cross, is the invited guest of United States Representative Madeleine Dean at the State of the Union address in Washington,...
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Independence hosts KYW Newsradio Executive Briefing for fourth year

KYW Newsradio Executive Briefing 2020
Pat Loeb, Mike DeNardo, Kristen Johanson, Jim Melwert, Cherri Gregg at Independence LIVE For the fourth consecutive year, KYW Newsradio brought its Executive Briefing to Independence LIVE. The annual event offers an opportunity to hear from the station’s anchors and reporters about the important issues they expect to cover in 2020. Independence Blue Cross was the presenting sponsor....
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Lottery opens February 1 for Blue Cross Broad Street Run

Candid shot of woman running Blue Cross Broad Street run

New 7:30 a.m. race time announced for annual 10-miler

Philadelphia, PA — January 29, 2020 – Registration for the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation’s annual Blue Cross® Broad Street Run opens this Saturday, February 1, and continues until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 14. The City announced a new start time of 7:30 a.m....
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Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross, and AmeriHealth Caritas launch community health program in North Philadelphia

Group photo of speakers at the press event announcing a new initiative with Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross, and AmeriHealth Caritas
PHILADELPHIA, PA — January 24, 2020 — Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), and AmeriHealth Caritas announce the launch of “Keystone Connection to Wellness.” This new initiative will address the significant health disparities in life expectancy and infant mortality experienced by North Philadelphia residents.
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Independence Among Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies Joining Forces with Civica Rx to Lower Costs of Select High-Cost Generic Drugs

Today, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), along with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, and 17 other BCBS companies announced a partnership with the nonprofit Civica Rx (Civica, Inc.) to form a new company that intends to lower prices of select high-cost generic drugs. “We are committed to finding new ways to make health care more accessible and affordable for the people and communities we serve....
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors 2020 PHS Flower Show

Shows Daphne Klausner on stage shaking hands with representative from the Philadelphia Horticultural Society at press event
Daphne Klausner, SVP of Senior Markets at Independence, shakes hands with Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows & Events for the Philadelphia Horticultural Society, at the 2020 Flower Show press event. Philadelphia, PA — January 22, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) joins the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) as an exclusive sponsor of the 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show....
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Video: Independence brings Millennial Health discussion to Philadelphia

Hundreds gathered at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on November 6, 2019 for the Health of America Forum, hosted by Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. “Millennial Health: A Call to Action” offered a chance to understand more about millennials and learn how Blue Plans are working to address the health care risks of this generation....
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