Result of regional sentiment survey identifies criminal justice, education, and housing as top areas where racism exists Top regional health experts gathered before a virtual audience of nearly 400 at…
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C0-authored by Greg Deavens, Susan Jacobson, David Thornburgh Originally published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on May 24. In March 1965, President Johnson gave a speech to Congress urging passage of…
We are pleased with today’s decision dismissing the challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA has made health care more accessible by providing 31 million people with health…
Independence Blue Cross president and CEO Gregory E. Deavens has been named to the City & State PA Power 100 list. The PA Power 100 list spotlighted Deavens’ work in…
Independence will support and participate in a free virtual event, “A Blueprint to End Racism: Health Equity,” presented by the Ending Racism Partnership on June 16 from noon to 12:30….
By Gregory E. Deavens, president and CEO of Independence Blue Cross Originally published in The Philadelphia Tribune on June 1. I got my COVID-19 vaccination, and physically it didn’t hurt…
Virtual fitness festival focuses on women’s well-being For the eighth consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is serving as the presenting sponsor of the annual Be Well Philly Fest. Be…
In Philadelphia region, severe maternal morbidity rates are nearly 190 percent higher for Black women compared to white women In the greater Philadelphia region, Black women are at substantially higher…
Show makes history with first outdoor event in 193 years Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is proud to again be an Executive Sponsor of the iconic Philadelphia Flower Show. Presented annually…
16-day festival returns in person, celebrates Juneteenth and July 4th Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is proud to return for a third year as the official Health and Wellness Sponsor of…