Independence CEO gives key advice to youth non-profits

City Councilman David Oh recently invited Dan Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross CEO, to speak to nearly 200 people at the 7th Annual Youth Non-Profit Symposium at Pierce College. 

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BCBSA Health of America report shows rise in knee and hip replacements

Planned knee and hip replacement procedures continue to climb in cost and volume, particularly among younger Americans, according to a review of medical claims data from 2010-2017 by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

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Independence associate volunteers honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with day of service

On the federal holiday, nearly 100 corporate associates and their family and friends volunteered their time for service projects throughout the Philadelphia community.

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Independence CEO Daniel Hilferty speaks at HIMSS, world’s largest health information conference

Pictured left to right: Jennifer Vachon, Executive Vice President, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association; Paul Markovich, President & CEO, Blue Shield of California; JD Hickey, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee; Dan Hilferty, Chief Executive Officer, Independence Blue Cross At the international Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference in Orlando,...
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Independence Blue Cross announces expanded role for Ginny Calega, M.D.

Ginny Calega headshot
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) recently announced that Ginny Calega, M.D., a physician and experienced health care leader who has served as the vice president of Medical Management and Policy at Independence since 2017, will have an expanded role of vice president of Medical Affairs. In her new role, Dr. Calega will oversee an updated clinical structure within Independence that will leverage the complementary nature of case and condition management and utilization management to improve the access,...
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Victor Caraballo, M.D., promoted to vice president of Quality Management at Independence Blue Cross

Dr. Victor Caraballo
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) has promoted Victor Caraballo, M.D., a nationally recognized expert in quality management who has served as a medical director at the organization since 2002, to vice president of Quality Management. In his new role, Dr. Caraballo is responsible for ensuring the clinical quality of services delivered in Independence’s provider network as well as compliance with accreditation,...
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Independence SVP of senior markets addresses national conference on Medicare Advantage

Pictured left to right are Erin Denholm, MSN, RN, president and CEO of Trinity Health Home Services, Daphne Klausner, Independence Blue Cross senior vice president of senior markets, and Allyson Schwartz, president and CEO of the Better Medicare Alliance. Daphne Klausner, Independence Blue Cross senior vice president of senior markets, was part of the keynote panel at the Berkeley Research Group (BRG) Healthcare Leadership Conference in Washington D.C....
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Independence LIVE hosts KYW Newsradio Executive Briefing for third year

KYW reports on the stage at Independence Live
At Independence LIVE KYW reporters (from left to right) Pat Loeb, Jim Melwert, Mike DeNardo, Cherri Gregg, Melony Roy, and Ian Bush, share their insights on the current topics being covered by the media. For the third consecutive year, Independence LIVE hosted KYW Newsradio for its annual Executive Briefing, an in-depth discussion on some of the hot topics and pressing issues happening now and in 2019....
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New race logo and website highlights the 40th anniversary of the Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation Blue Cross Broad Street Run

Lottery for the race opens on February 1

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation’s annual Blue Cross® Broad Street Run, the city and title sponsor Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today unveiled a new race logo and enhanced website. The improvements simplify and streamline race information and make the site mobile-friendly and easier to navigate....
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Independence CEO gives key advice to youth non-profits

Independence Blue Cross CEO Dan Hilferty addressing Youth Non-Profit Symposium
Dan Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross CEO, speaks to a room filled with youth-serving non-profit leaders at Pierce College about building relationships with organizations that can help support their missions. City Councilman David Oh recently invited Dan Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross CEO, to speak to nearly 200 people at the 7th Annual Youth Non-Profit Symposium at Pierce College....
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BCBSA Health of America report shows 44% rise in knee and hip replacements as Generation X opts for earlier planned surgeries

Infographic with hip bone and knee circled. Data shows planned hip replacements are up 33%, with an average cost (2010-2017 inflation adjusted) increase of 5%. Planned knee replacements are up 17%, with an average cost (2010-2017 inflation adjusted) increase of 6%
Planned knee and hip replacement procedures continue to climb in cost and volume, particularly among younger Americans, according to a review of medical claims data from 2010-2017 by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). Costing more than $25 billion nationally in 2017, planned orthopedic surgeries account for 47 percent of total orthopedic spending, reflecting a 44 percent increase since 2010....
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Independence associate volunteers honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with day of service

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associates gave back to their community in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On the federal holiday, nearly 100 corporate associates and their family and friends volunteered their time for service projects throughout the Philadelphia community. Through City Year Philadelphia, Independence “Blue Crew” volunteers painted 100 murals at Kensington High School as part of an project to create a more bright and welcoming space....
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Submit your story for a chance to win the 2019 Faces of Fearless℠ Award

Living a healthy lifestyle is a brave task – especially in the face of a complex medical situation or chronic disease. As a Blue Cross Blue Shield member, your health plan is with you every step of the way. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is now collecting submissions for its annual Faces of Fearless℠ Award,...
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