Independence sponsors this year’s Code4PA, a codeathon addressing the opioid crisis
Monday, 24 September 2018
Independence sponsored Code4PA, a coding event in Philadelphia on September 20-21 aimed at encouraging learning, collaboration, growth, and fun among Pennsylvania’s network of technical talent. The teams used state and local data to create ideas, designs, prototypes, and applications to improve the efficiency of state government and services.
This year’s theme was the opioid epidemic. Participants — including programmers,...
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Get in the Game with Independence and the Philadelphia Union
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
Incentive program inspires members to be Fearless Fit
PHILADELPHIA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced a new initiative with the Philadelphia Union (Union) to engage members and inspire them to find their Fearless Fit motivation. The Get in the Game incentive program offered through Independence’s Achieve Well-being platform gives members the opportunity to win exciting prizes from the Union simply for completing health-focused activities....- Published in Community Partners, Featured, Press Releases
Indego celebrates new bike stations with free group rides
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
Bike share announces new discounts for Independence Blue Cross members.
Indego, Philadelphia’s popular bike share program sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, celebrated the system’s expansion to South Philadelphia with free group rides from the NRG Station at Pattison Avenue to the Navy Yard. Led by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia on September 13,...- Published in Community Partners, Events, Featured, News Briefs
Independence Blue Cross provides notice of a privacy incident
Monday, 17 September 2018
Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross, LLC (Independence) is providing notice to certain members of a recent incident involving protected health information.
On July 19, 2018, the Independence Blue Cross Privacy Office was notified that certain member information may have been accessible for unauthorized viewing. We quickly launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of this incident,...
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Independence Blue Cross Launches 2018 ‘Community MVP!’ United Way Campaign
Monday, 17 September 2018
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Independence Blue Cross and SilverSneakers® celebrate 10th anniversary with free special wellness events in the community
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Philadelphia, PA – For 10 years, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and SilverSneakers – the nation’s leading fitness program designed exclusively for seniors – have partnered to give Medicare Advantage members the support they need to get healthy and stay healthy. To celebrate this partnership, Independence and SilverSneakers will offer several free special wellness events in the Greater Philadelphia region in September....
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Independence Blue Cross to serve as title sponsor of PCOM Wellness Fest on Saturday, September 22
Thursday, 13 September 2018
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Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by Hurricane Florence
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members in areas affected by Hurricane Florence.
For members impacted by Hurricane Florence in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington D.C., Independence will alter some of its policies now through October 12, 2018. Specific steps include:
Waiving precertification, referral, and hospital admission requirements for medically necessary care for fully insured members....
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Independence supports the Prostate Cancer Foundation during Prostate Cancer Awareness month
Monday, 10 September 2018
In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announces its continued support for the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) in its ongoing efforts to promote awareness of prostate cancer throughout the Philadelphia region and nationwide. In addition to promoting a comprehensive guide about prostate cancer, Independence will make a financial contribution.
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS),...
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Independence CFO Gregory E. Deavens receives Leadership Excellence Award from the National Diversity Council
Friday, 07 September 2018
Gregory E. Deavens, executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer at Independence Blue Cross, recently received the 2018 Leadership Excellence Award presented by the National Diversity Council.
The National Diversity Council, which is a resource and advocate for the value of diversity and inclusion, recognized a select group of individuals from diverse fields who exhibit exceptional leadership qualities and who exceed the scope of what is expected in their organizations and communities....
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