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Independence Blue Cross experts testify before Philadelphia City Council on racial disparities in city’s maternal morbidity rate

Leaders from Independence Blue Cross (IBX) provided testimony today to Philadelphia City Council on solutions…

Ajé KingMarch 8, 2024

Health & Well-being Inclusion & Belonging Media Coverage

The Philadelphia Inquirer spotlights the launch of the Regional Coalition to Eliminate Race-Based Medicine

The Philadelphia Inquirer spotlighted the launch of the Regional Coalition to Eliminate Race-Based Medicine, a…

Ajé KingAugust 12, 2023

BCBSA News Community Featured Health & Well-being Inclusion & 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

Featured Health & Well-being Innovation Press Releases

New research from Independence Blue Cross, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of California Berkeley shows growing need to address algorithmic bias in the healthcare industry

Article in February issue of Health Affairs offers a guide to identify and deal with…

Ajé KingFebruary 10, 2022

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Independence Blue Cross Leaders to speak at 2021 B. PHL Innovation Festival

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced that several of its leaders will speak at the…

Britni ZahodnickSeptember 24, 2021

Community Featured Health & Well-being Leadership

Greg Deavens and Robert Bogle encourage readers of The Philadelphia Tribune to get vaccinated

This open letter from Greg Deavens, Independence CEO, and Robert Bogle, President and CEO of …

Britni ZahodnickAugust 10, 2021

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The Washington Post speaks with Dr. Reetika Kumar on racial disparities in vaccinations

The Washington Post featured Dr. Reetika Kumar, market medical executive and vice president of Strategic…

Ajé KingJune 28, 2021

BCBSA News Featured Health & Well-being Inclusion & Belonging Press 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

Health & Well-being Inclusion & Belonging Media Coverage

KYW Newsradio introduces the All Faiths Vaccination Campaign designed to close racial disparity gaps in vaccine access

KYW Newsradio highlights the All Faiths Vaccination Campaign — an effort between Philadelphia faith-based leaders,…

Ajé KingMay 25, 2021

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