Independence SVP Juan Lopez discusses diversity and inclusion at annual ERG summit

Juan Lopez speaking during the panel discussion at the 2019 ERG Summit
On October 24, Juan Lopez, senior vice president of Finance Shared Services at Independence Blue Cross (Independence), shared his thoughts on diversity, inclusion, and employee resource groups (ERGs) at the 2019 ERG Summit. The event was presented by ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America), NABA (National Association of Black Accountants), and NAAAP Philadelphia (National Association of Asian American Professionals Philadelphia)....
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Independence associates celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Independence Blue Cross hosted a celebration of Philadelphia’s Hispanic heritage with two of the region’s largest employers, Comcast and Aramark. Employees from all three companies came together on October 11 in the Independence courtyard at 1901 Market Street to showcase Hispanic heritage with traditional food, music, and dancing. The event also highlighted our companies’ combined commitment to Hispanic communities in our region....
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Independence joins conversation about supplier diversity programs during 2019 MED Week

Chuck Stefanosky with Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and A. Bruce Crawley at the Councilwoman's 2019 MED Week event at The Navy Yard
Chuck Stefanosky with Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and A. Bruce Crawley at the Councilwoman’s 2019 MED Week event at the Navy Yard. Chuck Stefanosky, director of strategic sourcing and procurement at Independence Blue Cross (Independence), joined Philadelphia City Councilwoman At-Large Blondell Reynolds Brown and other civic and business leaders for the 2019 MED (Minority Enterprise Development) Week....
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Jonathan Stump honored as an Emerging Leader by Modern Healthcare

Jonathan Stump, Independence Blue Cross vice president of Product Services, has been recognized as a 2019 Emerging Leader by Modern Healthcare. He is among the latest group of dynamic leaders 40 or younger recognized by the magazine for embracing the complex challenges to reshape the health care industry and fostering a culture of innovation and transformation....
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CEO Dan Hilferty honored with Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award

Philadelphia, PA — October 8, 2019 — On September 27, Independence Health Group CEO Daniel J. Hilferty received the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award for his business achievements and for his support of Irish cultural and community organizations in Philadelphia and beyond. Hilferty was honored at an award ceremony hosted by the Donegal County Council. At the event,...
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The City of Philadelphia awards Independence Blue Cross the Employer of Choice honor

Independence Blue Cross accepts the Employer of Choice honor from the City of Philadelphia on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Philadelphia, PA — October 7, 2019 — The City of Philadelphia selected Independence Blue Cross as an inaugural 2019 Philadelphia Employer of Choice. Jeanie Heffernan, Independence EVP and chief human resources officer, accepted the honor at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Department of Commerce and the Office of Workforce Development on October 2....
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Independence Blue Cross Opens State-of-the-Art Innovation Center

13th Floor Center for Innovation Reception Desk

The newly designed space will support the company’s external and internal innovation efforts

Philadelphia, PA — October 3, 2019 —  Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Innovation, located in the company’s headquarters at 1901 Market Street. The two-story, 30,000-square foot facility will provide space and resources to engage the community,...
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Independence Blue Cross announces 2020 Medicare Advantage offerings with new zero-premium, zero in-network deductible PPO plan in all five counties it serves

Philadelphia – October 1, 2019 – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced its 2020 Medicare Advantage offerings today, which include a new zero-premium, zero in-network deductible plan called Personal Choice 65SM Prime Rx PPO (Personal Choice 65 Prime). The new plan will be available in Independence’s entire five-county service area – Bucks, Chester, Delaware,...
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Independence promotes Kortney Cruz to vice president of Sales and Marketing-Medicare

Kortney Cruz headshot
Philadelphia, PA — September 9, 2019 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) has promoted Kortney Cruz to vice president of Sales and Marketing-Medicare, effective September 9, 2019. In her new role, Cruz will report to Daphne Klausner, senior vice president of Senior Markets at Independence. Cruz succeeds Rob Smith, who was recently appointed president of Medicare at AmeriHealth Caritas....
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Paula Sunshine appointed to Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority

Governor Tom Wolf announced that Paula Sunshine, senior vice president and chief marketing executive at Independence Blue Cross (Independence), will serve as a member of the newly created Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority. The purpose of the Authority is to create, manage, and maintain a competitive state-based Marketplace where individual consumers can enroll in health insurance plans....
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