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Feb 26, 2021, 13:22 ET Citywide Ending Racism Partnership Kicks off Series of Action-oriented Roundtables and Engagement Survey

The Ending Racism Partnership (Partnership), a collaborative movement to develop concrete strategies for ending systemic racial injustice and...

Feb 24, 2021, 09:00 ET Independence Blue Cross and Quartet Health Collaborate to Address Behavioral Health

Today Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Quartet Health (Quartet) announced they will work together to launch a whole person health...

Feb 15, 2021, 11:04 ET Independence seeks nominations of outstanding nurses for Celebrate Caring campaign

As we navigate the most challenging health crisis of our lifetime, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is proud to continue its campaign to...

Sep 22, 2020, 13:56 ET Independence Health Group CEO Dan Hilferty Announces Retirement, CFO and Treasurer Greg Deavens Named Successor

Independence Health Group (Independence) today announced that President and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty has decided to retire from his position effective...

Sep 09, 2020, 11:23 ET Independence Blue Cross issues nearly $120 million in premium credits and rebates to employers during COVID-19

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announces expanded financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic for the company's fully insured group...

Jul 02, 2020, 10:00 ET Independence Blue Cross Provides Notice Of A Privacy Incident

Independence Blue Cross, LLC ("Independence") is providing notice to certain members of a recent incident involving protected health information. On...

Jun 30, 2020, 10:30 ET Independence purchases corporate headquarters building at 1901 Market St.

Independence Health Group ("Independence") today announced that it has completed the purchase of its corporate headquarters located at 1901 Market...

May 06, 2020, 12:00 ET Independence Blue Cross announces winners of Celebrate Caring campaign to recognize outstanding nurses

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) kicks off National Nurses Week, May 6-12, with the announcement of 2020 Celebrate Caring winners and honorees. ...

May 04, 2020, 13:27 ET City and Independence Blue Cross Launch #MindPHL Together Campaign

Mayor Jim Kenney announced today the launch of a new public awareness campaign in May which builds on national Mental Health Awareness Month. The...

Apr 24, 2020, 11:08 ET Independence Blue Cross joins Blue plans across the country to address COVID-19 pandemic

Independence Blue Cross' extensive efforts to assist members, hospitals and health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic are included in an...

Apr 09, 2020, 11:00 ET Independence Blue Cross Offers Quil COVID-19 Preparedness Tool to Members

During these uncertain times, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest health advice and to maintain a sense of normalcy. To help its members...

Mar 09, 2020, 16:30 ET Independence takes action to ensure employee health during COVID-19 outbreak

As one of the region's largest employers, Independence Blue Cross has taken proactive steps to ensure the health and well-being of its workforce...

Jan 24, 2020, 10:00 ET Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross, and AmeriHealth Caritas Launch Community Health Program in North Philadelphia

Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), and AmeriHealth Caritas announce the launch of "Keystone Connection to Wellness." This new...

Nov 07, 2019, 14:55 ET Independence Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Co-Host Inaugural Health of America Forum to Address Millennial Health Challenges

Yesterday, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted the inaugural 2019 Health of America Forum, Millennial Health: A Call to Action (the Forum), ...

Oct 31, 2019, 14:30 ET Independence Blue Cross offers a wide range of health insurance choices for individuals during Open Enrollment

With Open Enrollment for individual consumers beginning tomorrow, November 1, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) will continue to provide a wide...

Oct 03, 2019, 12:00 ET Independence Blue Cross Opens State-of-the-Art Innovation Center

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Innovation, located in the company's headquarters at...

May 14, 2019, 13:13 ET Independence announces Celebrate Caring winners and finalists

Independence Blue Cross recently announced its three Celebrate Caring winners, traveling to each nurse's workplace during National Nurses Week to...

Mar 11, 2019, 13:00 ET Independence Blue Cross launches Celebrate Caring campaign to recognize the region's outstanding nurses

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today launched a multimedia campaign and contest to celebrate nurses and the work they do to improve the...

Nov 16, 2018, 00:01 ET Preventable Hospital Readmissions Cut by More Than 25 Percent Under Innovative Contract Between University of Pennsylvania Health System and Independence Blue Cross

After the first year of an innovative, five-year contract between the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) and Independence Blue Cross...

Jun 18, 2018, 11:05 ET Independence Blue Cross announces provider partnership with Dedicated Senior Medical Centers to bring new model of care to Philadelphia

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced a new provider partnership with Dedicated Senior Medical Centers (Dedicated), a subsidiary of...

May 23, 2018, 11:30 ET Independence Blue Cross celebrates campus expansion

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced the relocation of the Independence Center for Innovation to the company's headquarters at 1901 ...

Feb 20, 2018, 10:00 ET Independence Blue Cross removes cost sharing for naloxone and Narcan

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced that as of March 1 it is removing member cost sharing for injectable and nasal spray formulations of ...

Jan 26, 2018, 11:45 ET Independence Blue Cross helps Philadelphia Eagles fans embrace its "underdog" spirit by sponsoring dog mask cutouts for the Big Game

Independence Blue Cross (Independence), in celebration of the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles (Eagles), will sponsor dog mask cutouts for fans to...

Dec 12, 2017, 12:15 ET Independence Blue Cross helps consumers sign-up before the December 15 deadline

With Open Enrollment for individual consumers ending this week, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the region's leading insurance provider, is...

Nov 01, 2017, 11:30 ET As Open Enrollment begins, Independence Blue Cross helps consumers make informed insurance choices

With Open Enrollment for individual consumers beginning today, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the region's leading insurance provider, is...