Independence SVP of senior markets addresses national conference on Medicare Advantage

Pictured left to right are Erin Denholm, MSN, RN, president and CEO of Trinity Health Home Services, Daphne Klausner, Independence Blue Cross senior vice president of senior markets, and Allyson Schwartz, president and CEO of the Better Medicare Alliance. Daphne Klausner, Independence Blue Cross senior vice president of senior markets, was part of the keynote panel at the Berkeley Research Group (BRG) Healthcare Leadership Conference in Washington D.C....
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Independence LIVE hosts KYW Newsradio Executive Briefing for third year

KYW reports on the stage at Independence Live
At Independence LIVE KYW reporters (from left to right) Pat Loeb, Jim Melwert, Mike DeNardo, Cherri Gregg, Melony Roy, and Ian Bush, share their insights on the current topics being covered by the media. For the third consecutive year, Independence LIVE hosted KYW Newsradio for its annual Executive Briefing, an in-depth discussion on some of the hot topics and pressing issues happening now and in 2019....
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Independence CEO gives key advice to youth non-profits

Independence Blue Cross CEO Dan Hilferty addressing Youth Non-Profit Symposium
Dan Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross CEO, speaks to a room filled with youth-serving non-profit leaders at Pierce College about building relationships with organizations that can help support their missions. City Councilman David Oh recently invited Dan Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross CEO, to speak to nearly 200 people at the 7th Annual Youth Non-Profit Symposium at Pierce College....
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BCBSA Health of America report shows 44% rise in knee and hip replacements as Generation X opts for earlier planned surgeries

Infographic with hip bone and knee circled. Data shows planned hip replacements are up 33%, with an average cost (2010-2017 inflation adjusted) increase of 5%. Planned knee replacements are up 17%, with an average cost (2010-2017 inflation adjusted) increase of 6%
Planned knee and hip replacement procedures continue to climb in cost and volume, particularly among younger Americans, according to a review of medical claims data from 2010-2017 by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). Costing more than $25 billion nationally in 2017, planned orthopedic surgeries account for 47 percent of total orthopedic spending, reflecting a 44 percent increase since 2010....
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Independence associate volunteers honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with day of service

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associates gave back to their community in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On the federal holiday, nearly 100 corporate associates and their family and friends volunteered their time for service projects throughout the Philadelphia community. Through City Year Philadelphia, Independence “Blue Crew” volunteers painted 100 murals at Kensington High School as part of an project to create a more bright and welcoming space....
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Geoffrey Schwarz joins national sales team at Independence Blue Cross

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced that Geoffrey Schwarz has joined the company’s national sales team as national sales consultant. In his new role, Schwarz is responsible for developing long-term strategies and maintaining relationships with key national customers with 1,000 or more employees as well as consultants and brokers. He reports to Jeff Powell,...
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Dan Hilferty talks inspiration, leadership and health care innovation in Growing Greater Philadelphia podcast

Dan Hilferty, recording an appearance on the Select Greater Philadelphia podcast.
Independence CEO Dan Hilferty shares his story on the latest Growing Greater Philadelphia podcast, recorded in front of an audience at Independence LIVE. In a recent interview with Dan Hilferty, Growing Greater Philadelphia host Matthew Cabrey questioned whether people look at the CEO of Independence Blue Cross and think of him as a “health care executive.” “You’re really innovating,...
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Patrick Yung joins Independence Health Group as senior vice president of Corporate Development and Strategic Investing

Independence Health Group (Independence) announced that Patrick Yung has been appointed senior vice president of Corporate Development and Strategic Investing. In his new role, Yung will lead efforts to manage and grow Independence’s portfolio of strategic innovation and other investments through partnerships, strategic alignment, and selective acquisitions. Yung reports to Gregory E. Deavens, chief financial officer at Independence....
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Independence recognized by Main Line Chamber of Commerce for community service

Blue Crew volunteers at United Way’s United2Feed event benefiting Share Food Program.
Blue Crew volunteers at United Way’s United2Feed event benefiting Share Food Program. The Main Line Chamber of Commerce chose Independence Blue Cross (Independence) as a winner of one of its Main Line Gives Back Awards.  Independence Blue Cross Vice President of Community Affairs Lorina Marshall-Blake accepted the award on behalf of the company at the Chamber’s Summit on Business Leadership and Corporate Volunteerism breakfast on December 13....
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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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