African Americans are disproportionately impacted by health conditions that increase the risk of being hospitalized and dying from COVID-19. Visit Philly Chief Innovation Officer Rachel Ferguson shares her thoughts about…
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Five influential members of the Philadelphia region − Andre Andrews, Kimberly McGlonn, Marcos Tlacopilco, Nelly Jimenez-Arevalo, and Shana Draugelis − devoted their time to support Independence’s ongoing Beat COVID-19 public…
Independence supports community through COVID-19 pandemic with funding for vulnerable populations, vaccine access, and mental health awareness The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association today released its 2020-2021 Community Investment Report:…
Home collection kits contain tests that help manage diabetes and screen for colon cancer and kidney disease in people who have diabetes In an effort to better support chronic disease…
The Philadelphia Inquirer quoted Rodrigo Cerdá, vice president of Clinical Care Transformation at Independence Blue Cross (Independence) to highlight the company’s support of a Penn Medicine study on home care…
Independence Blue Cross Medical Director Dr. Reetika Kumar acknowledges that there are a lot of misconceptions about the COVID-19 vaccine, especially surrounding fertility. Contrary to the popular myth, vaccination does…
As it has throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) took on a leadership role when the region’s focus turned to vaccinations. Independence has worked to improve access to…
The COVID-19 vaccines have been essential in the course of the coronavirus pandemic. However, with new variants taking a devastating toll and a sizeable part of the population not yet…
At the height of COVID-19, Independence Blue Cross and United By Blue collaborated to create a grocery delivery program to help seniors get the food and household supplies they needed…
“Everyone,” our latest Beat COVID-19 public service campaign video joins trusted Philadelphia leaders Terrill Haigler, Jennifer Rodriguez, Esther Hio-Tong Castillo, and HughE Dillion to share an important reminder about getting…