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Key takeaways from the first-ever Health of America conference

Tuesday, 12 November 2019 by Britni Zahodnick
Hundreds gathered at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on November 6 for the Health of America Forum, hosted by Independence Blue Cross and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. “Millennial Health: A Call to Action” offered a chance to understand more about millennials and learn how Blue Plans are working to address the health care risks of this generation....
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  • Published in Events, Health of America, News Briefs

Independence Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Co-Host Inaugural Health of America Forum to Address Millennial Health Challenges

Wednesday, 06 November 2019 by Allison Krumm
Cari Champion and Lindsey Vonn on stage at the 2019 Health of America Forum at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia
Cari Champion and Lindsey Vonn on stage at the 2019 Health of America Forum at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia

Reports show poorer health projections for millennials compared to GenX; potential economic burden

Philadelphia – November 6, 2019 – Today, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted the inaugural 2019 Health of America Forum,...
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  • Published in Company News, Featured, Health of America, Press Releases

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Health of America Report shows a 33 percent increase in ADHD diagnoses among children in the Philadelphia region

Thursday, 28 March 2019 by Lisa Yoon
Health of America Graphic featuring students boarding a yellow school bus in the background and text reading: ADHD Diagnoses are most prevalent among middle school children
The number of commercially insured children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased 33 percent from 2010 to 2017 in the Philadelphia region, according to a new study of medical claims by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). Nationally, almost 2.4 million commercially insured children were diagnosed with ADHD, climbing 31 percent. Part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield,...
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  • Published in Health News, Health of America, Press Releases

BCBSA Health of America report shows 44% rise in knee and hip replacements as Generation X opts for earlier planned surgeries

Wednesday, 23 January 2019 by Lisa Yoon
Infographic with hip bone and knee circled. Data shows planned hip replacements are up 33%, with an average cost (2010-2017 inflation adjusted) increase of 5%. Planned knee replacements are up 17%, with an average cost (2010-2017 inflation adjusted) increase of 6%
Planned knee and hip replacement procedures continue to climb in cost and volume, particularly among younger Americans, according to a review of medical claims data from 2010-2017 by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). Costing more than $25 billion nationally in 2017, planned orthopedic surgeries account for 47 percent of total orthopedic spending, reflecting a 44 percent increase since 2010....
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