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Independence Blue Cross launches one-of-a-kind development program – “Know Your Value” – to empower employees

Program developed by Mika Brzezinski, founder, Know Your Value and co-host, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, in partnership with NBCUniversal Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) yesterday launched “Know Your Value,” a one-of-a-kind employee development program launched by Mika Brzezinski, founder of “Know Your Value” and co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, in partnership with NBCUniversal....
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Independence Blue Cross is committed to helping members and the community-at-large during aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members and the community-at-large in Texas following Hurricane Harvey. “Our thoughts are with the people and communities coping with the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey,” said Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence. “We have many members in the affected areas and are committed to getting them access to the care they need,...
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Independence Blue Cross and Jefferson Health commit to building a healthier Philadelphia and bringing care closer to home through innovation

Peter L. DeAngelis, Stephen K. Klasko, M.D., Daniel J. Hilferty, and Anthony V. Coletta, M.D. took part in a signing ceremony to commemorate Jefferson Health joining the Independence Facilitated Health Networks model. Photo courtesy of Jefferson Health. Organizations sign new agreement focused on lowering cost of care and improving health of members,...
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Independence President and CEO Dan Hilferty discusses health care on CNN Tonight

Independence President and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty appeared on CNN to discuss the current state of health care in America On Tuesday, July 18, Independence President and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty appeared on CNN to discuss the current state of health care in America. During the interview with CNN Tonight host Don Lemon in New York,...
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Independence Blue Cross celebrates local Faces of Fearless award winner

Faces of Fearless winner Kimberly Lengel (left) with her daughter Devon and Independence Vice President of Corporate Communications Donna Farrell

Award-winning family gifted new, blue tandem bike at Philadelphia Zoo

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) celebrated the winner of the first ever Faces of FearlessSM award by gifting the family a new “Independence blue” tandem bike at a presentation at the Philadelphia Zoo on July 17,...
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Independence Innovation Director named an “Emerging Industry Leader” by Managed Healthcare Executive

Michelle Histand, Innovation director at Independence Blue Cross, is one of 10 “emerging industry leaders” recognized by Managed Healthcare Executive. Histand, who manages the Innovation design thinking program at Independence, is briefly profiled in the May publication. The design thinking program, which set out to change the way Independence’s associates solve complex business problems by using “design thinking” principals,...
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Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest returns to Philadelphia

Independence Blue Cross is excited to kick off another Summerfest season at the Blue Cross RiverRink! The fifth annual summer celebration promises to be the best yet at Philadelphia’s most iconic outdoor skating rink. Located on Columbus Boulevard at Penn’s Landing, visitors can enjoy roller skating, outdoor bowling, arcade games, carnival rides, and more from May 26 to September 3....
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Independence Blue Cross to help “strike out” Melanoma

Behind the SunSmart sunscreen dispenser are (L-R) Philadelphia Phillies Senior Vice President Dave Buck, Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation Executive Director Stacy Ostrau, Baseball Hall of Fame player Mike Schmidt, Independence Blue Cross President of Facilitated Health Networks Anthony V. Coletta, M.D., MBA, and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney. Independence Blue Cross Executive Vice President and President of Facilitated Health Network Anthony V....
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Independence Blue Cross joins dad Vail Regatta as new 2017 presenting sponsor

Dad Vail Regatta
Daniel J.  Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence Blue Cross, (fifth from left), and Congressman Robert Brady, (third from left), with members of the Dad Vail board. Philadelphia’s premiere rowing event, the Dad Vail Regatta, just became stronger. Independence Blue Cross has become a presenting sponsor of the Dad Vail Regatta and will provide support for this iconic Philadelphia tradition,...
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Independence signs groundbreaking agreement with University of Pennsylvania Health System

Independence Blue Cross and University of Pennsylvania Health System
Daniel J. Hilferty, Ralph W. Muller, and Anthony V. Coletta took part in a signing ceremony to mark the groundbreaking agreement between Independence Blue Cross and University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) that commemorates UPHS joining the Independence Facilitated Health Networks model. Philadelphia – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) have signed an innovative,...
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