Independence Blue Cross teams up with Philadelphia Eagles at a gift-wrapping event to benefit Variety — the Children’s Charity

Pictured left to right: Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata, Nick and son Jayden, join IBC Foundation president Lorina Marshall-Blake, SWOOP and Variety board member Jerry Bollenbach. Volunteers from the Independence Blue Cross Blue Crew joined the Philadelphia Eagles and Variety— the Children’s Charity for a special pop-up gift-wrapping event at the Shops at Liberty Place....
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Daniel J. Hilferty featured on the cover of the Philadelphia Business Journal as a Most Admired CEO

Independence Blue Cross president and CEO Daniel Hilferty in front of a red and blue background
Photo courtesy of Jeff Fusco, the Philadelphia Business Journal. Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence Blue Cross, is on the cover of this week’s Philadelphia Business Journal for being recognized as one of the publication’s 2018 Most Admired CEOs. The annual awards program recognizes dynamic business leaders for their achievements and contributions to their companies and Greater Philadelphia....
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Independence Blue Cross Makes Contributions to The Jerry Segal Classic that will help Magee Rehabilitation Hospital acquire bionic suits to benefit patients with stroke and spinal cord injuries

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Jack Carroll, president and CEO at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital (Magee); Jerry Segal of the Jerry Segal Classic; Dan Hilferty, president and CEO at Independence; Cyndi Corcoran, Magee patient; and Elizabeth Watson, physical therapist at Magee
Pictured from left to right: Dr. Jack Carroll, president and CEO at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital (Magee); Jerry Segal of the Jerry Segal Classic; Dan Hilferty, president and CEO at Independence; Cyndi Corcoran, Magee patient; and Elizabeth Watson, physical therapist at Magee. At an event held today at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital (Magee), Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced financial contributions to The Jerry Segal Classic,...
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Independence celebrates the Be Well Health Hero Challenge finalists and winners

Marian Uhlman, Alanna Gardner, Wendell Holland, Tracy Davidson, Todd Irwin, and Christian Crosby atBe Well Philly Health Hero Challenge reception on November 27.
L to R: Marian Uhlman, Alanna Gardner, Wendell Holland, Tracy Davidson, Todd Irwin, and Christian Crosby at the Health Hero Challenge reception on November 27. Photo credit Theresa Regan. On November 27, Independence Blue Cross VP Marketing Koleen Cavanaugh joined Philadelphia magazine and Be Well Philly to celebrate the finalists and winners of the 2018 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge....
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Daniel J. Hilferty inducted as Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia

New group of fellows of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Group photo of the recently inducted Fellows of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, including Independence President and CEO Dan Hilferty, courtesy of Pictures by Todd. Daniel J. Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) president and CEO, was recently inducted into the College of Physicians of Philadelphia (the College). The nation’s oldest medical society,...
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Daniel J. Hilferty Speaks at Inaugural Bill Rouse Symposium: Shaping the City, Then and Now

Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence, poses with fellow panelists at the inaugural Bill Rouse Symposium at the Kimmel Center. Photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center. “Philadelphia is in a position to become the center of health care innovation,” said Daniel J. Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) president and CEO, at the inaugural Bill Rouse Symposium hosted by the Kimmel Center....
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Independence associate recognized as Veteran of Influence

Sean Sanders, manager of Risk Analytics at Independence Blue Cross (Independence) was honored with the Veterans of Influence Award at a November 1 event hosted by the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Veterans of Influence Award recognizes veterans in the community who have served their country with honor and are now making a difference in business....
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Independence Blue Cross associates join Philly Heart Walk to help fight heart disease and stroke

Photo credit: Jules Vuotto More than 450 Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associates, family, and friends raised funds and joined thousands of other walkers at the 2018 Philadelphia Heart Walk on Saturday, October 27 at Citizens Bank Park. Independence is a corporate sponsor for the Philadelphia Heart Walk, which is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness and funds to help the American Heart Association build healthier lives free of heart disease and stroke....
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Lorina Marshall-Blake and the Independence Blue Cross Foundation receive Eugene Jackson Humanitarian Award

Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, poses for a photo with Rick James, vice president of HealthLink Dental Clinic’s board of directors after accepting the Eugene Jackson Humanitarian Award. Photo courtesy of The Moment Photography. The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) and its president Lorina Marshall-Blake received the 2018 Eugene Jackson Humanitarian Award presented by HealthLink Dental Clinic in recognition of their significant contributions to the clinic through the Blue Safety Net grant program and their commitment to the health of the region....
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Independence associates volunteer nearly 1,700 hours for United Way Days of Caring

The hard work of 435 Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associate volunteers resulted in nearly 1,700 hours of service for the 2018 United Way Days of Caring. Highlights of the events include: Volunteers at the Food Bank of South Jersey broke the record for the amount of boxes packed in one day for their Twilight Harvest Program....
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