Independence Blue Cross is committed to helping members and the community-at-large during aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members and the community-at-large in Texas following Hurricane Harvey. “Our thoughts are with the people and communities coping with the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey,” said Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence. “We have many members in the affected areas and are committed to getting them access to the care they need,...
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Independence earns third-consecutive Energy Star recognition

We’re proud to announce that for the third-consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross headquarters in Philadelphia has earned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star rating for superior energy efficiency. Energy Star-certified buildings are known to save energy, money, and help protect the environment by generating fewer greenhouse gas emissions than typical buildings, with no sacrifices in comfort or quality....
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Independence executives speak at national health innovation conference

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) sponsored CONVERGE, a two-day national summit where about 300 attendees see and hear about the latest innovations in health care and create actionable insight on where medical innovation is heading. This year, MedCity CONVERGE focused on cancer. Technology disruptors, payers, providers, life science companies, and venture capitalists discussed how Artificial Intelligence, Big Data,...
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Diabetes ranks third in health impact on quality of life and costs, per a new report by BCBSA

Independence Blue Cross is tackling the disease from numerous fronts, including doctor and member engagement, using data to identify those in need of help, and community support The prevalence and severity of diabetes, as well as years of life lost due to disability and risk of premature death, ranks third among more than 200 conditions,...
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