BCBSA Report: 75 percent of Americans with Behavioral Health Conditions are Continuing Therapy Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Infographic from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association on 75 percent of Americans with mental health conditions continuing therapy during pandemic
New survey data from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) shows that 75 percent of Americans with behavioral health conditions are continuing therapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the prevalence of telehealth and other digital health services. Further, while 42 percent of people reported delaying a health care appointment due to the pandemic,...
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New Report: Early-Onset Dementia and Alzheimer’s diagnoses spike

Independence saw more than an 80 percent increase in the prevalence of members age 30-44 with Alzheimer’s disease and/or early onset dementia between 2014 and 2017

Philadelphia – February 27, 2020 –  According to data collected by Independence Blue Cross and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, diagnoses of early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in our region and across the country have notably increased in recent years....
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Independence recognized by City Council for Millennial Health efforts

Group photo from City Council Resolution recognizing Independence Blue Cross's efforts to address health challenges facing millennials
On February 21, newly elected City Councilwoman At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson recognized Independence Blue Cross for its efforts to raise awareness about critical millennial health issues. Gilmore Richardson presented a resolution introduced by former Councilwoman At-Large Reynolds-Brown (whom Councilwoman Richardson succeeded) and passed by City Council on December 12, 2019. Accepting the resolution was Stephen Fera,...
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Video: Independence brings Millennial Health discussion to Philadelphia

Hundreds gathered at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on November 6, 2019 for the Health of America Forum, hosted by Independence Blue Cross (Independence) 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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Key takeaways from the first-ever Health of America conference

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

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, Millennial Health: A Call to Action (the Forum), in partnership with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). Independence and BCBSA convened business leaders and employers,...
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Health of America Report shows a 33 percent increase in ADHD diagnoses among children in the Philadelphia region

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

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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