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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Lottery opens February 1 for Blue Cross Broad Street Run

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New 7:30 a.m. race time announced for annual 10-miler

Philadelphia, PA — January 29, 2020 – Registration for the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation’s annual Blue Cross® Broad Street Run opens this Saturday, February 1, and continues until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 14. The City announced a new start time of 7:30 a.m....
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors 2020 PHS Flower Show

Shows Daphne Klausner on stage shaking hands with representative from the Philadelphia Horticultural Society at press event
Daphne Klausner, SVP of Senior Markets at Independence, shakes hands with Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows & Events for the Philadelphia Horticultural Society, at the 2020 Flower Show press event. Philadelphia, PA — January 22, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) joins the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) as an exclusive sponsor of the 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show....
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Video: Independence brings Millennial Health discussion to Philadelphia

Hundreds gathered at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on November 6, 2019 for the Health of America Forum, hosted by Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. “Millennial Health: A Call to Action” offered a chance to understand more about millennials and learn how Blue Plans are working to address the health care risks of this generation....
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Blue Crew volunteers observe annual MLK Jr. Day with community service

Group photo shows Independence Blue Crew volunteers at Girard College for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.

A Day of Service

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Independence Blue Crew members, family and friends volunteered their time for service projects throughout the Philadelphia community. MLK Day of Service is intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and move people closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “beloved community.” Independence associates helped with the following projects: City Year Philadelphia: Volunteers painted murals at John Welsh School,...
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Independence Blue Cross is first health insurer to offer new fitness benefit

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App-based solution connects members to fitness studios, gyms, and trainers

PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 15, 2020) – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and GlobalFit have teamed up to offer GlobalFit Anywhere. GlobalFit Anywhere connects Independence members to fitness studios, gyms, and trainers in the Greater Philadelphia region at the best possible prices. As of January 1,...
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2020 Faces of Fearless Award calls for inspiring member stories

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Facing a scary health diagnosis or managing a chronic disease takes courage. At Independence Blue Cross, we’re helping our members overcome health challenges every day. Today through March 2, members can submit their stories for a chance to win a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The Faces of Fearless Award program celebrates Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) members across the country who inspire others to live healthy,...
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