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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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Independence and Comcast collaborate on Innovation Day to spotlight cutting-edge health technology

Innovation Day
Pictured left to right: Brian Lobley,  president of Commercial and Consumer Markets for Independence; Don Mathis, general manager of Growth Initiatives for Comcast; and Terry Booker, vice president of Corporate Development and Innovation for Independence.   Independence Blue Cross, in collaboration with Comcast, through its Connected Health effort, hosted “Innovation Day,” which featured some of the region’s most promising health care start-ups and entrepreneurs....
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Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of IHG, on Gov. Wolf’s declaration of opioid crisis as statewide disaster emergency

Philadelphia, PA —  Statement from Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence Health Group, on Gov. Tom Wolf declaring Pennsylvania’s heroin and opioid addiction crisis a statewide disaster emergency. “Opioid abuse is the worst drug crisis in American history and the tragic epidemic is only growing in our region. Each day, thousands of people begin to misuse prescription opioids and many of them will join the millions of Americans already suffering from addiction....
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Independence helps Philadelphia shine this holiday season

Photo from atop 1515 Market Street, courtesy of Peter Tobia for Center City District Center City Philadelphia will shine this holiday season thanks to a new light and music spectacular presented by Independence Blue Cross in collaboration with Center City District and 6ABC. The Deck the Hall Light Show — a free choreographed light show,...
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Independence Blue Cross supports World Antibiotic Awareness Week

Independence saw a nearly 10 percent reduction in antibiotic prescribing from 2010-2016

More than half of all antibiotics are unnecessary or prescribed for the wrong reason, according to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention. In fact, most common infections are viral in nature and do not require antibiotics at all. In recognition of World Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 13 to 19,...
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Independence Blue Cross conference convenes industry and community leaders to explore purposeful partnerships

As a leading corporate citizen, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) has been committed to serving and inspiring people in the Philadelphia region for 80 years. That is why Independence convened a national conference, Partnerships with Purpose, aimed at exploring the power of collaboration to drive positive community impact. The conference brought together industry and community leaders to discuss opportunities for stronger,...
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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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