Independence Blue Cross and Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia join forces to address youth mental health crisis BCBSA NewsFeaturedMental HealthPress Releases Independence Blue Cross and Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia join forces to address youth mental health crisis Collaboration also includes volunteer support through the IBX Blue Crew Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is…Ajé KingOctober 28, 2024
Independence Blue Cross recognizes local hospitals for higher-quality and lower-cost maternity care BCBSA NewsFeaturedHealth & Well-beingPress Releases Independence Blue Cross recognizes local hospitals for higher-quality and lower-cost maternity care The expanded Blue Distinction® Centers for Maternity Care Program aims to provide patients with higher-quality…Ajé KingMay 1, 2024
BCBSA NewsFeaturedHealth & Well-beingVideos The impact of unpaid caregiving on health and income in the U.S. Caregivers make up a critical part of our nation’s workforce; however, caregiving is a significant…Ajé KingNovember 9, 2022
Blue Cross Blue Shield report finds racial and ethnic inequities in maternal health complications climbed during COVID-19 pandemic BCBSA NewsFeaturedPress Releases Blue Cross Blue Shield report finds racial and ethnic inequities in maternal health complications climbed during COVID-19 pandemic Pennsylvania saw a 13% increase in severe maternal morbidity rates for commercially insured members from…Ajé KingSeptember 30, 2022
One year later, Independence continues to advance BCBSA National Health Equity Strategy BCBSA NewsCommunityFeaturedHealth & Well-beingInclusion & Belonging One year later, Independence continues to advance BCBSA National Health Equity Strategy Last April, Independence Blue Cross announced its support of a National Health Equity Strategy championed…Ajé KingApril 20, 2022
Independence Blue Cross partnering with Civica to increase access to affordable insulin BCBSA NewsCompany UpdatesFeaturedHealth & Well-beingInnovationPress Releases Independence Blue Cross partnering with Civica to increase access to affordable insulin Civica to manufacture and distribute three insulins for $30 or less per vial Today, Independence…Lisa YoonMarch 3, 2022
BCBSA NewsFeaturedHealth & Well-beingLeadershipVideos Health of America: The importance of the HPV vaccine in reducing cancers The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States,…Ajé KingFebruary 21, 2022
New BCBSA report highlights the economic impacts of caregiving BCBSA NewsFeaturedHealth & Well-being New BCBSA report highlights the economic impacts of caregiving Caregiving costs the economy $264 billion annually; PA has one of the highest percentages of…Ajé KingDecember 9, 2021
Independence Blue Cross wins FEP Plan Excellence Award for third time BCBSA NewsFeaturedInnovation Independence Blue Cross wins FEP Plan Excellence Award for third time The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association has awarded Independence Blue Cross the 2020 Federal…Lisa YoonNovember 19, 2021
BCBSA NewsFeaturedHealth & Well-beingVideos VIDEO: What is the Health of America initiative? Dr. Rich Snyder, chief medical officer at Independence Blue Cross, explains what the Health of…Britni ZahodnickNovember 4, 2021