Independence Blue Cross sponsors the Philadelphia Inquirer’s 55+Thrive Lifestyle Conference

55+ Thrive

Executives at the insurer join former Eagles Head Coach Dick Vermeil, soap opera star Genie Francis, and Inquirer journalists at the event

On Saturday, October 13, Independence Blue Cross proudly served as presenting sponsor of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s 55+Thrive Lifestyle Conference. Former NFL Head Coach Dick Vermeil joined soap opera star Genie Francis as well as leaders from Independence and Inquirer writers and editors at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown for a day of workshops,...
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Independence Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Snyder participates in state press conference about opioid prescription processes

Dr. Richard Snyder, far left in the back, listens as Dr. Rachel Levine, secretary of the Department of Health, speaks during the press conference. Dr. Richard Snyder, chief medical officer for Independence Blue Cross, participated in a press conference on October 12 in Harrisburg in which state leaders announced an agreement with commercial insurers to align prior-authorization processes for opioid prescriptions to protect patient health and safety....
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Dr. Anthony Coletta offers insight on value-based payment models at Modern Healthcare’s Leadership Symposium

Leadership Symposium
Pictured from left to right, on a panel about leading new payment policy: Moderator, Susan Turney, M.D., CEO, Marshfield Clinic Health System; Peter D. Banko, president and CEO, Centura Health; Anthony Coletta, M.D., MBA, president of Facilitated Health Networks at Independence Blue Cross; and Dennis Dahlen, CFO, Mayo Clinic. Anthony Coletta, M.D., MBA, president of Facilitated Health Networks (FHN) at Independence Blue Cross (Independence), was invited to speak at Modern Healthcare’s Leadership Symposium in Denver,...
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Independence Blue Cross hosts third annual women’s conference to empower female associates

Independence associates enjoy the photo booth at the third annual Women of Independence Leadership Conference. Independence Blue Cross continued its commitment to educating and empowering associates at the company’s third annual Women of Independence Leadership Conference on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Nearly 200 associates attended the event, which was held at Independence’s headquarters in Philadelphia and titled Accelerate You: A.C.T....
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Lorina Marshall-Blake and the Independence Blue Cross Foundation receive Eugene Jackson Humanitarian Award

Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, poses for a photo with Rick James, vice president of HealthLink Dental Clinic’s board of directors after accepting the Eugene Jackson Humanitarian Award. Photo courtesy of The Moment Photography. The Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) and its president Lorina Marshall-Blake received the 2018 Eugene Jackson Humanitarian Award presented by HealthLink Dental Clinic in recognition of their significant contributions to the clinic through the Blue Safety Net grant program and their commitment to the health of the region....
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Independence associates volunteer nearly 1,700 hours for United Way Days of Caring

The hard work of 435 Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associate volunteers resulted in nearly 1,700 hours of service for the 2018 United Way Days of Caring. Highlights of the events include: Volunteers at the Food Bank of South Jersey broke the record for the amount of boxes packed in one day for their Twilight Harvest Program....
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Daniel J. Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross president and CEO, becomes board chair of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

Today at the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s Annual Meeting, Daniel J. Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross president and CEO, officially became board chair. During the meeting — the region’s largest gatherings of executives, elected officials, business owners, and civic leaders — Hilferty announced the Chamber’s top priorities and vision for the region. He explained, “As a region,...
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Independence Blue Cross, Comcast, and Aramark employees celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted a celebration of Philadelphia’s Hispanic heritage along with two of the region’s largest employers, Comcast and Aramark...
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Independence Chief Human Resources Officer shares workplace insights in new edition of “Know Your Value”

New, expanded edition from Mika Brzezinski offers thoughts on confidence, communication, and passion

Jeanie Heffernan, Independence Blue Cross senior vice president and Chief Human Resources Officer, is one of several leaders sharing workplace insights in a new, expanded edition of Know Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting What You’re Worth....
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Independence Blue Cross receives Corporate Philanthropy Award

From left to right:  Independence associates Yasseline Diaz, Marie Gillespie, Courtney McDade, and Juan Lopez. The Philadelphia Inquirer honored Independence Blue Cross with a Most Charitable Volunteerism award at the 2018 Corporate Philanthropy Awards in Philadelphia. The company was recognized for its significant impact in the community through the work of its associate volunteer group,...
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