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IBX team wins first place at Google Code for the Cure Hackathon with AI prototype to make prior authorization clearer and fairer

A team of associates from Independence Blue Cross’s (IBX) Advanced Analytics and Data Science department…

Independence Blue Cross NewsroomJun 12, 2026

Company Updates Press Releases

Independence Blue Cross turns national prior authorization commitment into tangible results

Prior authorization reduced by 14% Independence Blue Cross (IBX) has put a prior authorization commitment…

Independence Blue Cross NewsroomApr 7, 2026

Company Updates

2025 Year in Review: IBX top news stories

2025 was a year of firsts, big wins, and real impact for IBX— savings for…

Independence Blue Cross NewsroomDec 16, 2025

Company Updates Innovation Press Releases

Independence Blue Cross announces actions to simplify prior authorization process

Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies aim to improve the prior authorization process to make…

Independence Blue Cross NewsroomJun 24, 2025

Innovation Provider Network

Innovative program jointly launched by Independence Blue Cross and Penn Medicine accelerates access to outpatient scans

Successful launch drove IBX to expand the program to other network providers A joint program…

Independence Blue Cross NewsroomJun 23, 2025

Benefits Health & Well-being

Independence suspends prior authorization requirement for patient transfers to assist health systems treating COVID-19 patients

To assist physicians and health care facilities affected by the latest wave of the COVID-19…

Independence Blue Cross NewsroomJan 20, 2022