Jonathan Stump honored as an Emerging Leader by Modern Healthcare

Jonathan Stump, Independence Blue Cross vice president of Product Services, has been recognized as a 2019 Emerging Leader by Modern Healthcare. He is among the latest group of dynamic leaders 40 or younger recognized by the magazine for embracing the complex challenges to reshape the health care industry and fostering a culture of innovation and transformation....
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Independence celebrates National Customer Service Week

Company invests in training, technological resources to better serve members

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) celebrates National Customer Service Week and recognizes the many frontline associates who help the company’s members navigate their health benefits every day. “At Independence, we believe that great service starts with a great team,” said Nicole Gold, vice president of Operations — Customer Service and Client Setup at Independence....
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Dan Hilferty speaks at Asian American Chamber of Commerce awards

Dan Hilferty, Independence CEO, addresses the crowd at an awards banquet for the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia on October 3. Daniel J. Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross CEO, addressed more than 300 attendees at the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia awards banquet on October 3. Action News television co-anchor Nydia Han emceed the event,...
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The City of Philadelphia awards Independence Blue Cross the Employer of Choice honor

Independence Blue Cross accepts the Employer of Choice honor from the City of Philadelphia on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Philadelphia, PA — October 7, 2019 — The City of Philadelphia selected Independence Blue Cross as an inaugural 2019 Philadelphia Employer of Choice. Jeanie Heffernan, Independence EVP and chief human resources officer, accepted the honor at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Department of Commerce and the Office of Workforce Development on October 2....
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors Pennsylvania Conference for Women

Image depicting stage at Pennsylvania Conference for Women
Tamala Edwards, 6abc news anchor, welcomes 10,000 attendees at the 2019 Pennsylvania Conference for Women on October 2 Independence Blue Cross (Independence) executives shared their experience and insight at the 2019 Pennsylvania Conference for Women on October 2. Independence sponsored the annual professional and personal development event,...
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Independence welcomes third class to “Know Your Value” program

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“Know Your Value” founder Mika Brzezinski joins Independence associates at launch event

On September 19, Independence Blue Cross welcomed 52 new participants to the “Know Your Value” employee development and empowerment program. This is the third consecutive year Independence has partnered with Mika Brzezinski,...
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Independence Blue Cross announces Member Appreciation Day at The Franklin Institute

Discounted museum admission on September 21 for Independence members

Independence Blue Cross celebrates the company’s commitment to its members and the community with discounted admission on Saturday, September 21 for all Independence Blue Cross members. Members can receive $3 off admission when they show their ID cards. Attendees can also enter a drawing to win passes to the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest....
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Independence Blue Cross serves as title sponsor of PCOM Wellness Fest

Two women, a man, and three children enjoy the 2018 PCOM Wellness Fest.

Free health fair promotes health and wellness on Saturday, September 21

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) will serve as the title sponsor of the second annual Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Wellness Fest on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PCOM’s City Avenue campus. The fun-filled event is designed to promote healthy living....
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Get ahead of cancer with the Prostate Cancer Foundation

Independence Blue Cross is teaming up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) this September in support of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. One in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, but the disease is 99 percent treatable with early detection. Let’s get ahead of this devastating disease together. Take action this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Understand your risk with this quiz....
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Independence introduces Health of America website

Independence Blue Cross recently introduced a new website, ibx.com/healthofamerica, dedicated to news and information about the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s Health of America initiative. The Health of America initiative aims to understand, measure and help improve the health and well-being of all Americans. It is a source of insights, information, and powerful stories highlighting how Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) companies are leading the way to better health care — and better health — for America....
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