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IBX CMO Koleen Cavanaugh joins Becker’s webinar on consumer engagement and trust

Koleen Cavanaugh, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Independence Blue Cross (IBX), joined…

Ajé KingAugust 5, 2026

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Koleen Cavanaugh joins PhillyVoice to talk about “Never stop caring”

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) was featured in PhillyVoice for its "Never Stop Caring" campaign. In…

Kayla WeylerJuly 31, 2026

Featured Leadership

Dr. Richard Snyder earns national and regional recognition for health care leadership

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Richard Snyder was…

Alicia PendergrassJuly 10, 2026

Events & Sponsorships Leadership Media Coverage

Steve Fera highlights IBX support of Wawa Welcome America on NBC10

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Steve Fera recently joined NBC10…

Kayla WeylerJuly 2, 2026

Featured Leadership

Kelly Munson named to inaugural City & State PA Philadelphia Power Brokers list

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) President and CEO Kelly Munson was named to City & State…

Kayla WeylerJuly 1, 2026

Company Updates Featured Leadership

Independence Blue Cross names Chris Fanning Chief Commercial Officer

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) today announced that Chris Fanning will be returning to the region,…

Ajé KingJune 25, 2026

Featured Innovation Leadership

Sushma Akunuru honored with Technology Champion award by Philadelphia Business Journal

Sushma Akunuru, senior vice president and chief information officer at Independence Blue Cross (IBX), was recognized at the Philadelphia…

Alicia PendergrassJune 22, 2026

Featured Leadership

Kernika Gupta named to Philadelphia Business Journal 40 Under 40

Kernika Gupta, vice president, Office of the CEO at Independence Blue Cross (IBX), was named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2026…

Alicia PendergrassJune 9, 2026

Featured Innovation Leadership

Timothy O’Malley joins Philly Tech Week panel on AI in health care

Timothy O’Malley, executive director of Infrastructure, Cloud and AI at Independence Blue Cross (IBX), participated…

Kayla WeylerMay 12, 2026

Featured Innovation Leadership

IBX executives participate in Google Cloud Next

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) leaders, Sushma Akunuru, SVP and chief information officer, and John Varghese,…

Kayla WeylerMay 5, 2026

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Independence Blue Cross is the leading health insurance organization in southeastern Pennsylvania. For more than 85 years, we have been enhancing the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. We deliver innovative and competitively priced health care products and services; pioneer new ways to reward doctors, hospitals, and other health care professionals for coordinated, quality care; and support programs and events that promote wellness.

To learn more, visit ibx.com. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Independence Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Independence Blue Cross is a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, Inc. — independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, serving the health insurance needs of Philadelphia and southeastern Pennsylvania.
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