Independence wins HR Department of the Year Award

Independence Blue Cross Human Resources associates accepting the Excellence Award for Diversity at the HR Department of the Year Awards
Photo credit Paul Coker Photography.

Insurer recognized for Excellence in Diversity

On November 15, Independence Blue Cross won the Excellence Award for Diversity at the HR Department of the Year Awards. Judged and selected by a panel comprised of some of the Philadelphia region’s most pr​ominent companies and universities, the HR Department of the Year Awards recognize companies of all sizes across multiple categories....
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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,...
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors Latina Summit to discuss the importance of having health insurance

Independence Blue Cross Director of Member Marketing Erin Thurston and Hispanic Media President and CEO Ricardo Hurtado at the 2018 Latina Summit in Philadelphia Independence Blue Cross sponsored the Hispanic Media Latina Summit last week at Esperanza College in Philadelphia. The event, which was attended by more than 150 women, focused on health and well-being in the Hispanic community....
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Independence Blue Cross reports more members using generics compared with the national average for Blue Cross Blue Shield membership

Spending increases for brand drugs at Independence are lower than national average

At more than $100 billion, prescription drugs represent more than 20 percent of overall health care spending for Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) commercially insured members. Prescription drug spending among branded specialty and patent-protected drugs continues to outpace generic drugs by $79.5 billion,...
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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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Daniel J. Hilferty interviewed on Fox Business News ahead of midterm elections

Fox appearance
Daniel J. Hilferty on Fox Business News with Florida Blue CEO Pat Geraghty and reporter Cheryl Casone. With midterm elections nearing and health care a top priority for many Americans, Daniel J. Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) President and CEO, continues to serve as a national thought leader on the topic. He recently joined news anchor Cheryl Casone and Florida Blue CEO Pat Geraghty on Fox Business News to discuss two important health care issues – coverage for preexisting conditions and prescription drug pricing....
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Independence Health Group Announces Leadership Changes

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Health Group (Independence) CEO Daniel J. Hilferty announced key organizational changes at the executive level which will take effect January 1, 2019. These changes, which will position Independence for continued growth and leadership in the health care industry, include: Paul Tufano will become President, Independence Health Group. In this role, Tufano will report to Hilferty and take on additional responsibility for leading Independence’s Lines of Business,...
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Independence Blue Cross appoints Lorena Plaza as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced that Lorena Plaza has been appointed vice president of Financial Planning and Analysis. In her new role, Plaza is responsible for leading Independence’s annual and strategic financial planning as well as processes for forecasting, cost alignment, and analysis of results. Plaza reports to Gregory E. Deavens, chief financial officer at Independence....
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Independence Blue Cross and Premier Orthopaedics sign new five-year agreement

Premier and Independence
Independence, the region’s largest health insurer, and Premier Orthopaedics (Premier), a full-service physician owned orthopedic practice with more locations throughout Chester and Delaware counties than any orthopedic provider, have signed a new five-year agreement.
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