Independence announces new sponsorship with The Franklin Institute

Photo of the Giant Heart exhibit at the Franklin Institute
Photo of the Giant Heart exhibit courtesy of The Franklin Institute.  Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announces a new collaboration with The Franklin Institute in support of Science After Hours and the Giant Heart exhibit. Science After Hours The Franklin Institute’s Science After Hours is a monthly after-hours event designed exclusively for adults ages 21 and over....
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Independence hosts Pennsylvania Healthcare Diversity Summit

Independence Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Chuck Stefanosky shares insight on the company's commitment to a robust, diverse supplier chain at the PA Healthcare Diversity Summit.
Independence Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Chuck Stefanosky shares insight on the company’s commitment to a robust, diverse supplier chain at the PA Healthcare Diversity Summit. On Thursday, June 6, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted the Pennsylvania Healthcare Diversity Summit, presented by the Pennsylvania Diversity Council, at its corporate headquarters at 1901 Market Street....
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Independence sponsors community health fair and symposium

Pictured from left to right: Adam Jones and Warren Montague of the Scottish Rite; Ruth Lewis, community resident; and Kenyatta D. Donley of Independence Blue Cross
Pictured from left to right: Adam Jones and Warren Montague of the Scottish Rite; Ruth Lewis, a community resident; and Kenyatta D. Donley of Independence Blue Cross. Photo courtesy of Stu Lee Photography. The City of Philadelphia welcomed the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (Scottish Rite) for its annual convention over Memorial Day Weekend....
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A wet and exciting 40th annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run

The cool and wet weather didn’t dampen spirits for the 40th annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run for nearly 35,000 runners on Sunday, May 5.  The nation’s largest 10-miler is one of Philadelphia’s most beloved springtime events and takes runners from north Philadelphia to the Navy Yard — passing iconic landmarks such as Temple University, City Hall,...
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New race logo and website highlights the 40th anniversary of the Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation Blue Cross Broad Street Run

Lottery for the race opens on February 1

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation’s annual Blue Cross® Broad Street Run, the city and title sponsor Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today unveiled a new race logo and enhanced website. The improvements simplify and streamline race information and make the site mobile-friendly and easier to navigate....
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Independence celebrates 25 years of family fun with the Blue Cross RiverRink

Blue Cross River Rink 25th Anniversary
Photo credit Kate Kelly

Kickoff event highlights Independence gift of free skating

Philadelphia, PA — For a quarter century, the Blue Cross RiverRink season has started on Black Friday to help ring in the holidays. This year, it’s opening up with a very special treat for Philadelphia. Thanks to a generous gift from Independence Blue Cross (Independence),...
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Independence Blue Cross and Tower Health to jointly explore new programs that drive access to higher quality, more affordable care

Dr. Anthony V. Coletta, Clint Matthews, and Daniel J. Hilferty
Celebrating the signing of the Letter of Intent between Tower Health and Independence Blue Cross are, left to right: Dr. Anthony V. Coletta, president of Facilitated Health Networks at Independence Blue Cross; Clint Matthews, president and CEO of Tower Health; and Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence Blue Cross. Philadelphia, ...
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Philadelphia 76ers launch Blue Week presented by Independence Blue Cross

Starting October 11, 76ers and Independence will “paint the town blue”

Co-branded opening night t-shirts to be distributed on October 18 vs. Chicago

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that it will launch Blue Week presented by Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today, Thursday, October 11. For the seventh consecutive year, the team and Independence will collaborate to bring 76ers-themed activations throughout Philadelphia in advance of the 76ers’ home opener on Thursday,...
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors the Philadelphia Inquirer’s 55+Thrive Lifestyle Conference

55+ Thrive

Executives at the insurer join former Eagles Head Coach Dick Vermeil, soap opera star Genie Francis, and Inquirer journalists at the event

On Saturday, October 13, Independence Blue Cross proudly served as presenting sponsor of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s 55+Thrive Lifestyle Conference. Former NFL Head Coach Dick Vermeil joined soap opera star Genie Francis as well as leaders from Independence and Inquirer writers and editors at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown for a day of workshops,...
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Independence sponsors this year’s Code4PA, a codeathon addressing the opioid crisis

Code4PA - Michelle Histand
Independence Innovation Director Michelle Histand kicks off the Code4PA event in Philadelphia. Independence sponsored Code4PA, a coding event in Philadelphia on September 20-21 aimed at encouraging learning, collaboration, growth, and fun among Pennsylvania’s network of technical talent. The teams used state and local data to create ideas, designs, prototypes, and applications to improve the efficiency of state government and services....
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