Live Fearless at Philadelphia Zoo’s New WildWorks Ropes Course—presented by Independence Blue Cross

Ribbon Cutting ceremony for WildWorks rope course at Philadelphia Zoo
Independence CEO Dan Hilferty joins Philadelphia Zoo President Vik Dewan and Independence Visitor Center President & CEO Jim Cuorato for the opening of the Zoo’s new WildWorks zip line and ropes course. Philadelphia, PA – Guests at Philadelphia Zoo can now immerse themselves in an aerial adventure crossing bridges, balancing on ropes,...
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Daniel J. Hilferty inducted as Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia

New group of fellows of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Group photo of the recently inducted Fellows of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, including Independence President and CEO Dan Hilferty, courtesy of Pictures by Todd. Daniel J. Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) president and CEO, was recently inducted into the College of Physicians of Philadelphia (the College). The nation’s oldest medical society,...
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Daniel J. Hilferty Speaks at Inaugural Bill Rouse Symposium: Shaping the City, Then and Now

Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence, poses with fellow panelists at the inaugural Bill Rouse Symposium at the Kimmel Center. Photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center. “Philadelphia is in a position to become the center of health care innovation,” said Daniel J. Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) president and CEO, at the inaugural Bill Rouse Symposium hosted by the Kimmel Center....
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Distinguished business and community leader Walter D’Alessio to retire as Chairman of Independence Health Group; Charles Pizzi elected as new Chairman

Charles Pizzi
Charles Pizzi elected as new Chairman of Independence Health Group Philadelphia, PA — Independence Health Group (Independence), parent of Independence Blue Cross, today announced that Walter D’Alessio is retiring as chairman of its board of directors and will be honored with the title of Chairman Emeritus effective July 1, 2018....
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Independence joins Santa in delivering holiday gifts to students at the Isaac A. Sheppard School in Philadelphia

Sheppard School Santa
Independence Blue Cross once again celebrated the holiday season with students and faculty at the Isaac A. Sheppard Elementary School in Philadelphia, delivering gifts to nearly 200 students, as well as contributing new winter coats to the school’s Lending Box program. The holiday celebration culminates another year of community partnership between the school and Independence, which includes initiatives like Philadelphia Reads,...
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