Blue Cross Blue Shield report finds racial and ethnic inequities in maternal health complications climbed during COVID-19 pandemic BCBSA NewsFeaturedPress Releases Blue Cross Blue Shield report finds racial and ethnic inequities in maternal health complications climbed during COVID-19 pandemic Pennsylvania saw a 13% increase in severe maternal morbidity rates for commercially insured members from…Ajé KingSeptember 30, 2022
One year later, Independence continues to advance BCBSA National Health Equity Strategy BCBSA NewsCommunityFeaturedHealth & Well-beingInclusion & Belonging One year later, Independence continues to advance BCBSA National Health Equity Strategy Last April, Independence Blue Cross announced its support of a National Health Equity Strategy championed…Ajé KingApril 20, 2022
CommunityFeaturedHealth & Well-beingHealth InsuranceInclusion & BelongingVideos Keystone Connection to Wellness addresses maternal health disparities In January 2020, Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), and AmeriHealth Caritas launched “Keystone Connection to Wellness” to address…Sheila HeadspethApril 14, 2022
Dr. Ross joins congressional briefing on maternal health care Events & SponsorshipsFeaturedInclusion & BelongingLeadership Dr. Ross joins congressional briefing on maternal health care In November, Dr. Seun Ross, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) executive director of Health Equity, joined…Britni ZahodnickNovember 23, 2021
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association study finds higher childbirth complication rates for Black and Hispanic women regardless of age BCBSA NewsFeaturedHealth & Well-beingInclusion & BelongingPress Releases Blue Cross Blue Shield Association study finds higher childbirth complication rates for Black and Hispanic women regardless of age In Philadelphia region, severe maternal morbidity rates are nearly 190 percent higher for Black women…Ajé KingJune 8, 2021
CommunityCompany UpdatesFeaturedSeniors & Medicare Independence Blue Cross and Signify Health Launch CommunityLink Network New network is among the first in the nation to combine in-home health visits with…Ajé KingSeptember 29, 2020
Independence Blue Crew volunteers continue to ‘virtually’ support nonprofits throughout the region CommunityVolunteerism Independence Blue Crew volunteers continue to ‘virtually’ support nonprofits throughout the region Associates participate in Giving Tuesday Now creating greetings for homebound seniors For decades, Independence Blue…Ajé KingMay 5, 2020
Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross, and AmeriHealth Caritas launch community health program in North Philadelphia CommunityCompany UpdatesFeaturedPress Releases Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross, and AmeriHealth Caritas launch community health program in North Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA — January 24, 2020 — Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), and AmeriHealth…Lisa YoonJanuary 24, 2020
The Independence Blue Crew goes all out for National Volunteer Month CommunityVolunteerism The Independence Blue Crew goes all out for National Volunteer Month In April, Independence Blue Crew members were out in full force in celebration of National…Independence Blue Cross NewsroomJune 8, 2017
Independence Blue Cross launches ‘Give for a Better Community’ campaign for United Way CommunityPress ReleasesVolunteerism Independence Blue Cross launches ‘Give for a Better Community’ campaign for United Way Philadelphia, PA — September 12, 2016 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today launched its 2016…Independence Blue Cross NewsroomSeptember 12, 2016