Independence launches dedicated COVID-19 website for members

The new ibx.com/covid-19 offers comprehensive information and resources on coronavirus

Philadelphia, PA — March 23, 2020 — Since January, Independence Blue Cross has been providing information and education to members about the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak via its Newsroom. Now, Independence announces a new, comprehensive website dedicated to COVID-19 information and resources at ibx.com/covid-19. Independence members can visit ibx.com/covid-19 for information related to: Symptoms and testing: The site includes information about testing locations throughout the region....
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Independence expands telemedicine coverage during COVID-19 outbreak

Changes encourage social distancing and increase access to care

Philadelphia, PA — March 20, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced today that it is expanding its coverage of telemedicine services. The change is one of many efforts to encourage social distancing and increase access to care. Independence announced on March 6 that it would waive copays for telemedicine services for eligible members through June 4,...
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VIDEO: Independence reminds community “We’re in this together” on COVID-19

Independence leadership stands in strong support of public officials and health experts as we navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19 (coronavirus). We’re committed to communicating to members, customers, and the community the importance of taking steps to safeguard our health. That’s why we launched a multi-media public service campaign, underscoring the message: We’re in this together....
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Independence takes additional steps to safeguard employee health during COVID-19 outbreak

Company institutes work from home policy through April 15

Philadelphia, PA — March 13, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announces additional steps the company is taking to help safeguard employees during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Due to the growing impact of COVID-19 in the region, Independence will require all associates in its Philadelphia-area and New Jersey offices to work remotely from Monday,...
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Independence takes action to ensure employee health during COVID-19 outbreak

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Independence takes proactive step and maintains commitment to serve members, customers at highest level

Philadelphia, PA — March 9, 2020 — As one of the region’s largest employers, Independence Blue Cross has taken proactive steps to ensure the health and well-being of its workforce during the current outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). As part of its business-continuity planning,...
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Independence launches year two of Celebrate Caring to honor nurses

Nominate a nurse at ibx.com/nurses, and Independence may surprise them during National Nurses Week. Winners will receive a $1,500 donation to a nonprofit of their choice.

Philadelphia – March 9, 2020 – Independence Blue Cross will once again honor outstanding regional nurses through its Celebrate Caring campaign. Independence invites members of the community to help the company identify nurses from the Greater Philadelphia area who are making a remarkable impact in the workplace and community....
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New Report: Early-Onset Dementia and Alzheimer’s diagnoses spike

Independence saw more than an 80 percent increase in the prevalence of members age 30-44 with Alzheimer’s disease and/or early onset dementia between 2014 and 2017

Philadelphia – February 27, 2020 –  According to data collected by Independence Blue Cross and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, diagnoses of early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in our region and across the country have notably increased in recent years....
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Independence recognized by City Council for Millennial Health efforts

Group photo from City Council Resolution recognizing Independence Blue Cross's efforts to address health challenges facing millennials
Councilwoman Katherine Gilmore Richardson presents a City Council Resolution to Stephen Fera, senior vice president of Public Affairs at Independence Blue Cross; Lorina Marshall-Blake, vice president of Community Affairs, and several associates who advocate on behalf of the Health of America initiative.  On February 21, newly elected City Councilwoman At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson recognized Independence Blue Cross for its efforts to raise awareness about critical millennial health issues....
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Philadelphia’s 2nd CPR Training Kiosk debuts at the Perelman Center

Group photo from American Heart Association CPR Kiosk unveiling at the Perelman Center
From left to right: Kevin Mahoney, CEO, Penn Medicine; Dr. Ben Abella, director, Center for Resuscitation Science, Penn Medicine; Jacyln Conn, survivor; Dr. Rich Snyder, EVP and CMO at Independence; and Jennifer Davis, SVP, American Heart Association, executive director, AHA Philadelphia.

The American Heart Association, Independence Blue Cross, and Penn Medicine celebrate installation of CPR Training kiosk

The American Heart Association (AHA) unveiled a new training kiosk in Philadelphia where visitors can learn Hands-Only CPR in under five minutes....
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Independence associate and substance use disorder advocate Patrick Flynn to attend State of the Union

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Patrick Flynn addresses the audience at the Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Epidemic Together conference in Philadelphia. 

Flynn will be the guest of U.S. Representative Madeleine Dean

Patrick Flynn, Government Affairs specialist at Independence Blue Cross, is the invited guest of United States Representative Madeleine Dean at the State of the Union address in Washington,...
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