Independence joins the Prostate Cancer Foundation in support of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Friday, 29 September 2017
Independence Blue Cross proudly supports the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) in its ongoing efforts to promote awareness of prostate cancer throughout the Philadelphia region and nationwide.
According to PCF, in 2017 alone it is estimated that more than 161,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 27,000 will die from the disease. In addition,...
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Independence announces continued participation in Federal Marketplace
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
Philadelphia, PA — Statement from Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence Health Group, on the company’s 2018 Federal Marketplace participation:
“For nearly 80 years, Independence has been serving members in our region. Although other health insurers exited the Federal Marketplace in recent years, we continued to participate. This is the first time we seriously considered not being on the Federal Marketplace because of all of the uncertainty around health care reform....
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Independence Blue Cross launches one-of-a-kind development program – “Know Your Value” – to empower employees
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Program developed by Mika Brzezinski, founder, Know Your Value and co-host, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, in partnership with NBCUniversal
Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) yesterday launched “Know Your Value,” a one-of-a-kind employee development program launched by Mika Brzezinski, founder of “Know Your Value” and co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, in partnership with NBCUniversal....
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Independence Blue Cross launches “Be a Community Rock Star” campaign for United Way
Monday, 18 September 2017
Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today launched its 2017 annual campaign for United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. The campaign — Be a Community Rock Star — encourages Independence associates to take center stage and let their generosity shine.
“Independence is deeply invested in our community. Every day we work to improve the well-being of the people in our region,...
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Independence launches new medical and pharmacy product portfolio for large employers
Monday, 18 September 2017
Philadelphia – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) introduces new medical and prescription drug product portfolios for employers in southeastern Pennsylvania with 51 or more employees. The products, which are effective January 1, 2018, give large employers choice and affordability and are available to both fully-insured and self-funded customers.
The new portfolio includes more than 150 medical and 20 prescription drug product options that feature modernized health plans designed to help employers better manage their health care costs....
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Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by Hurricane Irma
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members in Florida and its members in other areas who might be affected by Hurricane Irma.
“We stand ready to serve our members affected by Hurricane Irma and its aftermath and are committed to getting them continuous access to the care they need,” said Daniel J....
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CPR Ready trains students to save a life at CollegeFest 2017
Monday, 11 September 2017
College students from around the region enjoyed a beautiful day with loads of fun and educational activities, including Hands-Only CPR training, at the annual CollegeFest 2017, held at Dilworth Park on September 9. The Philadelphia Regional CPR Awareness Coalition, an initiative designed to increase the number of people in the region who are qualified to perform bystander Hands-Only CPR,...
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Independence celebrates 15 years of Healthy Hoops
Monday, 11 September 2017
Hundreds of children and parents celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Healthy Hoops program at Universal Audenried Charter School on Saturday, September 9. Healthy Hoops is a community-based, chronic disease intervention program that combines hands-on asthma education and health screenings with basketball clinics led by experienced coaches.
Healthy Hoops was launched in 2002 by AmeriHealth Caritas,...
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