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More than 100,000 people trained in Hands-Only CPR and AED use by local CPR Ready campaign

Four people pose with CPR training dummies at La Salle University
In 2016, a group of leading health organizations in the Philadelphia region joined together to form CPR Ready, an initiative aimed at helping communities become CPR Ready – or prepared to respond in a sudden cardiac arrest emergency. Since then, CPR Ready has trained more than 100,000 people on how to save a life. Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the United States,...
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The Philadelphia Inquirer names Independence Blue Cross a Top Workplace for 2019

Independence associates celebrate the anniversary of our diversity and inclusion program with CEO Dan Hilferty at Independence LIVE.
Independence associates celebrate the anniversary of our diversity and inclusion program with CEO Dan Hilferty. Philadelphia, PA — The Philadelphia Inquirer has awarded Independence Blue Cross (Independence) a Top Workplaces 2019 honor based on employee feedback. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including how employees feel about company values and whether their job makes them feel part of something meaningful....
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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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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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Independence Blue Cross Makes Contributions to The Jerry Segal Classic that will help Magee Rehabilitation Hospital acquire bionic suits to benefit patients with stroke and spinal cord injuries

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Jack Carroll, president and CEO at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital (Magee); Jerry Segal of the Jerry Segal Classic; Dan Hilferty, president and CEO at Independence; Cyndi Corcoran, Magee patient; and Elizabeth Watson, physical therapist at Magee
Pictured from left to right: Dr. Jack Carroll, president and CEO at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital (Magee); Jerry Segal of the Jerry Segal Classic; Dan Hilferty, president and CEO at Independence; Cyndi Corcoran, Magee patient; and Elizabeth Watson, physical therapist at Magee. At an event held today at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital (Magee), Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced financial contributions to The Jerry Segal Classic,...
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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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Preventable Hospital Readmissions Cut by More Than 25 Percent Under Innovative Contract Between University of Pennsylvania Health System and Independence Blue Cross

A year into new collaboration, Penn Medicine and Independence announce unprecedented results

PHILADELPHIA, PA — After the first year of an innovative, five-year contract between the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) and Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the health system is reporting a more than 25 percent cut in hospital readmissions – the largest readmission reduction in both organizations’ history....
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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, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Tower Health – a health care system that includes Brandywine, Chestnut Hill, Jennersville, Phoenixville, Pottstown, and Reading hospitals – have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to permit discussions on innovative programs that will better manage care,...
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