Independence receives Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Federal Employee Program Excellence Awards

Independence Blue Cross was recently presented with the 2017 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Federal Employee Program (FEP®) Plan Excellence Award, which celebrates Blue Plans that achieve excellent scores in a variety of categories including member satisfaction and managing medical and administrative costs. In addition to the Plan Excellence Award, for the sixth consecutive year,...
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Independence earns fourth consecutive Energy Star recognition

We’re proud to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross headquarters in Philadelphia has earned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star rating for superior energy efficiency.  Energy Star-certified buildings are known to save energy, money, and help protect the environment by generating fewer greenhouse gas emissions than typical buildings, with no sacrifices in comfort or quality....
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Independence Chief Marketing Officer discusses sports marketing at 2018 Business of Sports Conference

2018 Business Sports Conference
Independence Blue Cross SVP and Chief Marketing Executive Paula Sunshine joined executives from the region to discuss the sports industry, the eSports world, and the importance of sports marketing sponsorships at the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2018 Business of Sports Conference. Held on July 26 at the Ballroom at the Ben, the conference took a deep dive into the sports industry — both locally and nationally — speaking to Philadelphia’s professional teams,...
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Independence and Comcast share insight at annual MedCity CONVERGE executive summit

On July 11, Independence Blue Cross and Comcast headlined an afternoon session at the 2018 MedCity CONVERGE summit. The discussion titled “CONVERGEnce on Steroids: Why Comcast and Independence Blue Cross?” brought together Independence SVP and Chief Information Officer Michael Vennera and Comcast VP of Strategic Development Marc Siry to explore the recently announced collaboration between the two companies....
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Independence Blue Cross interns learn how to save a life with Hands-Only CPR

IBX Interns CPR
Independence interns pose for a photo after becoming “CPR Ready” at an onsite training provided by the Mobile CPR Unit. Summer interns at Independence Blue Cross (Independence) learned how to identify signs of cardiac arrest and respond with Hands-Only CPR, a life-saving skill that can be performed by anyone and significantly increase the chance of survival for a cardiac arrest victim....
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Independence Blue Cross honored with Corporate Leadership Award at the Black and Gold Gala

Lorina CCP Award
Lorina Marshall-Blake accepts the Corporate Leadership Award on behalf of Independence Blue Cross at the Black and Gold Gala. Independence Blue Cross (Independence) was presented with the Corporate Leadership Award at this year’s Black and Gold Gala hosted by the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation and Honorary Chair Mayor James Kenney. The annual charity event celebrates individuals and organizations whose service to the community supports growth in education,...
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Lorina Marshall-Blake helps Career Wardrobe showcase success stories at annual fundraising event

Lorina Marshall-Blake embraces a man whose story demonstrates the importance of Career Wardrobe’s efforts to support job seekers. Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and vice president of Community Affairs for Independence Blue Cross (Independence), recently attended Hope’s Night Out, a Career Wardrobe fundraiser sponsored by Independence. Career Wardrobe is a non-profit social enterprise that serves men and women of all ages by providing professional clothing as well as educational programs to help them succeed in the workforce....
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Independence and Comcast discuss new partnership during latest Oliver Wyman podcast

Brian Lobley, president of Commercial and Consumer Markets at Independence Blue Cross, recently sat down with Don Mathis, general manager of Growth at Comcast NBCUniversal, and Helen Leis, partner in the Health and Life Sciences division at Oliver Wyman, for a new episode of the Oliver Wyman Health Podcast. Over the course of 20 minutes, the three health and business leaders discuss the new partnership between Independence and Comcast and its potential impact on the health care consumer landscape....
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Independence Blue Cross supports Dreamit 2018 Demo Day

dream it demo day
Pictured (L to R): Panel moderator and Dreamit HealthTech Managing Director Adam Dakin, Chief Innovation Officer at Penn Medicine Roy Rosin, and President of Commercial Markets at Independence Brian Lobley. Leading global startup company Dreamit presented its 2018 Demo Day in collaboration with Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Penn Medicine on June 8 at Drexel University’s campus....
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Lorina Marshall-Blake introduces founder of the “me too” movement

Lorina and Tarana Burke
Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and vice president of Community Affairs for Independence Blue Cross, poses for a photo with Tarana Burke, social activist and founder of the international “me too” movement. Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and vice president of Community Affairs for Independence Blue Cross,...
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