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IBX’s Friendly Farm Stands Help Seniors Make Healthy Food Choices, Build Strong Connections with Neighbors
Independence Blue Cross has been helping seniors in the Philadelphia region make healthy food choices and connect with their neighbors through Friendly Farm Stands. These stands provide seniors with a variety of locally sourced fruits and vegetables, tote bags, recipe cards, and flowers and plants at no cost. The events also feature a photo booth…
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As ‘a Pillar of the Philadelphia Community,’ IBX Now the Please Touch Museum’s Official Health & Wellness Partner
Independence Blue Cross, showcasing its longstanding commitment to children and families of Philadelphia, is now the Official Health and Wellness Partner of the iconic Please Touch Museum. IBX’s multiyear partnership includes the renaming of the museum’s beloved Carousel House, home to the historic Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel, to the Independence Blue Cross Carousel House —…
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Independence Blue Cross Deepens Support of Philadelphia Union Foundation Program Aimed at Youth Mental Fitness
Independence Blue Cross is extending its support of HeadFirst, an initiative of the Philadelphia Union Foundation focused on enhancing mental fitness for youth soccer players. HeadFirst is one of the foundation’s signature programs and is designed to give players, parents, and coaches the tools and resources they need to positively impact players’ mental health —…
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Independence Blue Cross and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Extend Their Value-Based Care Agreement
Independence Blue Cross and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute have extended their value-based care agreement for three years. The extension allows the two organizations to continue their work to enhance the quality of care IBX members receive, to address health equity, and to reduce healthcare costs. “IBX and Rothman Orthopaedics were pioneers in partnering on orthopedic payment models…
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Bucks County Leadership: Susan Larkin, EVP and President of Core Commercial Markets, Independence Blue Cross
Susan Larkin, EVP and president of Core Commercial Markets for Independence Blue Cross, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Upland, where her dad was both the school principal and the mayor. She recalled working part-time at Veterans Stadium and JFK Stadium, where she got to see Phillies games and Live Aid. Larkin discussed…
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Vistia Health Blazes Path Toward a Better Healthcare Experience — for Both Employers and Employees
Both employers and employees often experience healthcare in a fragmented way. For employers, healthcare costs are continually rising, making it challenging to provide comprehensive health benefits while keeping expenses manageable. For employees, understanding the details of their health insurance plans — coverage limits, deductibles, co-pays, out-of-network charges, etc. — can be equally difficult. In fact,…
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Independence Blue Cross Brightens Philadelphia Skyline with New LED Lights to Enhance City Views
Independence Blue Cross has added external LED lighting to its headquarters at 1901 Market Street in Center City, enlivening the Philadelphia skyline in a bright, new way. The lights, which can illuminate the building in 14 colors and various combinations, provide definition to 560 linear features on the building, which was constructed between 1987 and…
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IBX, American Heart Association Launch CPR Training Kiosk at Wells Fargo Center to Teach Life-Saving Skills
Every year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital, with more than 70 percent happening in settings such as sporting facilities, airports, grocery stores, and tourist attractions. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby. The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier…
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Independence Blue Cross’s 2023 Year in Review
In 2023, Independence Blue Cross celebrated its 85th anniversary with a steadfast focus on the health and well-being of the people and communities it serves. Here are IBX’s top news stories of 2023, in chronological order: Learn more about Independence Blue Cross and how innovation has been at its core since its founding 85 years ago.
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Men’s Mental Health: Building Connections at the Barbershop
In many neighborhoods, the barbershop doubles as a place of healing, where people ― particularly men of color ― can find support, perspective, and maybe a boost for their mental health. “Barbershops have always been safe places to meet, vent, share personal experiences, and get a respite from the issues in their lives,” said Gabriel…
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Older Adult Community Centers Build Powerful Connections
Catherine Brown believes that her job saves lives, but she doesn’t work in an emergency room. As the Director of the West Oak Lane Older Adult Center in Philadelphia, Brown coordinates activities that help older adults connect with each other. Together with her staff, Brown encourages social interaction in a population that often feels alone.…
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Independence Blue Cross CEO Gregory Deavens Named One of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People
Independence Blue Cross President and CEO Gregory Deavens has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2023. Deavens was ranked No. 71. The complete rankings can be found in the Dec. 4 issue of the magazine, and profiles of all the honorees are available online at Modern Healthcare. This prestigious recognition…
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Philadelphia Ballet and IBX Host Pop-Up Event to Kick Off 55th Year of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
The Philadelphia Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker — a dazzling holiday classic featuring more than 170 dancers and many other artists who bring Tchaikovsky’s score to life — has returned. The Nutcracker runs through Dec. 30 at the Academy of Music. This season’s run of 31 performances includes a sensory friendly performance (Dec. 26 at…
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The Mental Health Benefits of Pets
While there’s always a risk of scratched furniture or accidents on the carpet, the benefits of pet ownership on people’s mental health seem to outweigh the stresses. In a poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association, 86 percent of pet owners said their pets had a positive impact on their mental health, and two-thirds said that…
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Deadline for Jan. 1 Healthcare Coverage Fast Approaching
As 2023 nears a close and the holiday season begins, Independence Blue Cross encourages consumers to enroll in a healthcare plan by Dec. 15 to secure coverage starting on Jan. 1, 2024. Anyone in Pennsylvania who does not have healthcare coverage through an employer or a government program can enroll in health insurance for themselves and…
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Independence Blue Cross Awards 2023 Clinical Care Innovation Grants to Temple Health, Penn Medicine
Independence Blue Cross has awarded two Clinical Care Innovation Grants (CCI Grants) to Temple Health and Penn Medicine to support projects aimed at improving the quality and delivery of healthcare. The two projects awarded CCI Grants include: These grants are part of a larger Clinical Care Innovation Program at Independence. “Through this program, we support providers who are leading the way…
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Independence Blue Cross Focuses on Concept of Equitable, Whole-Person Health at Its 2nd Annual Summit
Independence Blue Cross recently hosted its second annual in-person and virtual Health Equity Summit. The event focused on the concept of equitable, whole-person health. Independence members who attended the event had the opportunity to hear from healthcare leaders on this important topic. They also had a chance to share what whole-person health means to them,…
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Making a Difference: The IBX Blue Crew’s Impact on the Philadelphia Region
Independence Blue Cross’s corporate volunteer program, the Blue Crew, is comprised of passionate associates who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where they live, work, and play. The video above illustrates why the Blue Crew is vital to the region and features: For over 20 years, the Blue Crew has worked with…
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