PHILADELPHIA – December 22, 2020 — The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia (ELGP) and Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced the finalists for the Well City Challenge. The Well City…
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Decrease in key vaccinations puts community protection at risk Philadelphia — December 7, 2020 — Millions of children have missed routine vaccinations this year, causing a precipitous drop in immunizations…
Philadelphia – October 26, 2020 – The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia (ELGP) and Independence Blue Cross (Independence) are joining forces to launch the Well City Challenge to take a…
Blue plan members in the Philadelphia region had higher rates of alcohol and tobacco use disorders compared with national averages Philadelphia – October 15, 2020 – New findings from the…
The health impact associated with caregiving is more pronounced for Millennials than for Gen X and Baby Boomers Philadelphia – September 10, 2020 – New findings from the Blue Cross…
Independence Blue Cross members ages 51-52 are screened for colorectal cancer at twice the national rate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) company members Philadelphia – July 16, 2020...
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Anxiety disorders and depression increased among Independence pregnant members Philadelphia – June 17, 2020 – New findings from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) found that both pregnancy and...
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New survey data from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) shows that 75 percent of Americans with behavioral health conditions are continuing therapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic due to…
Independence saw more than an 80 percent increase in the prevalence of members age 30-44 with Alzheimer’s disease and/or early onset dementia between 2014 and 2017 Philadelphia – February 27,...
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On February 21, newly elected City Councilwoman At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson recognized Independence Blue Cross for its efforts to raise awareness about critical millennial health issues. Gilmore Richardson presented a…