GlobeNewswire: Independence Blue Cross Contains the last 10 of 181 releaseshttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=42024-03-28T11:37:56ZGlobeNewswirehttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=4newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/07/13/855755/10164079/en/Independence-Blue-Cross-Foundation-announces-new-grants-supporting-community-health-and-wellness.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=19726Independence Blue Cross Foundation announces new grants supporting community health and wellness2016-07-13T14:48:13Z<![CDATA[Grants totaling nearly $180,000 help 15 organizations build healthier communities PHILADELPHIA, July 13, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation) announced 15 grants totaling nearly $180,000 through its Building Healthier Communities program. The grants are aimed at improving the health and wellness of more than 10,000 residents across southeastern Pennsylvania, including children, female veterans, homeless men and women, and people affected by memory loss.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/06/27/851643/10163743/en/Independence-Blue-Cross-study-shows-enhanced-walking-programs-lead-to-weight-loss-more-energy-and-better-moods.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=19726Independence Blue Cross study shows enhanced walking programs lead to weight loss, more energy, and better moods2016-06-27T19:00:00Z<![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, June 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Results from a nine-month study by Independence Blue Cross (Independence) demonstrating that an enhanced walking program encouraged people to walk more and led to weight loss and improvements in mood, energy levels, and overall feelings of well-being, appear today in the ]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/06/24/851223/10163702/en/Independence-Blue-Cross-first-insurer-in-Pennsylvania-to-cover-bronchial-thermoplasty-an-innovative-device-based-procedure-to-treat-severe-asthma.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=19726Independence Blue Cross first insurer in Pennsylvania to cover bronchial thermoplasty, an innovative, device-based procedure to treat severe asthma2016-06-24T17:00:00Z<![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, June 24, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/04/11/827685/10161730/en/Independence-Blue-Cross-celebrates-15-year-volunteer-milestone-donates-over-8-000-in-service-hours-in-2015.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=19726Independence Blue Cross celebrates 15-year volunteer milestone; donates over 8,000 in service hours in 20152016-04-11T15:00:00Z<![CDATA[Independence recognizes "Blue Crew" and employee volunteers' contributions to region; leads several National Volunteer Week events PHILADELPHIA, April 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its Blue Crew volunteer program, as part of National Volunteer Week, April 10-16. Since its inception, the Blue Crew program has connected thousands of Independence associates, along with their families and Independence retirees, to volunteer opportunities with diverse community service projects.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/03/31/824700/10161448/en/Skilled-geriatrician-Heidi-J-Syropoulos-M-D-joins-Independence-Blue-Cross-as-medical-director-of-Government-Markets.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=19726Skilled geriatrician Heidi J. Syropoulos, M.D., joins Independence Blue Cross as medical director of Government Markets2016-03-31T15:00:00Z<![CDATA[New role will support growing needs of the aging population in southeastern Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA, March 31, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 65-and-older population in the United States grew from 44.7 million in 2013 to 46.2 million in 2014. Projections show that this number will increase to almost 90 million by 2060. ]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/03/14/819541/10161011/en/Independence-Blue-Cross-announces-new-telemedicine-coverage.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=19726Independence Blue Cross announces new telemedicine coverage2016-03-14T15:00:00Z<![CDATA[Gives members enhanced access to care via digital channels and virtual visits PHILADELPHIA, March 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/03/02/816342/10160652/en/Independence-Blue-Cross-and-Thomas-Jefferson-University-launch-medical-research-program-latest-initiative-of-their-Collaboration-to-improve-healthcare-quality-and-lower-costs.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=19726Independence Blue Cross and Thomas Jefferson University launch medical research program, latest initiative of their Collaboration to improve healthcare quality and lower costs2016-03-02T20:37:32Z<![CDATA[First two Entrepreneur-in-Residence programs target bone graft infection prevention and epilepsy research PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/03/02/816322/10160646/en/Independence-Blue-Cross-and-Thomas-Jefferson-University-launch-medical-research-program-latest-initiative-of-their-Collaboration-to-improve-healthcare-quality-and-lower-costs.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=19726Independence Blue Cross and Thomas Jefferson University launch medical research program, latest initiative of their Collaboration to improve healthcare quality and lower costs2016-03-02T19:30:00Z<![CDATA[First two Entrepreneur-in-Residence programs target bone graft infection prevention and epilepsy research PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/02/02/806928/10159710/en/Independence-Blue-Cross-CEO-Daniel-Hilferty-Announces-Anthony-Coletta-M-D-MBA-to-lead-the-company-s-new-Facilitated-Health-Networks-business-areas-as-President-and-EVP.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=19726Independence Blue Cross CEO Daniel Hilferty Announces Anthony Coletta, M.D., MBA to lead the company's new Facilitated Health Networks' business areas as President and EVP2016-02-02T14:17:35Z<![CDATA[Accomplished health care innovator and surgeon will lead efforts to accelerate and expand patient-centered care to improve quality and lower costs PHILADELPHIA, PA., Feb. 2, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced that effective February 1, Anthony Coletta, M.D., MBA became president of Independence's Facilitated Health Networks and executive vice president of Independence. This new position leading Facilitated Health Networks demonstrates Independence's commitment to drive improvements in healthcare quality and costs for its members across southeastern Pennsylvania. In this role, Dr. Coletta will lead the development of Independence's strategic relationships with physicians and health systems, innovative provider contracts, and sophisticated informatics and predictive analytics capabilities.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/02/01/806444/10159658/en/Philadelphia-Department-of-Parks-Recreation-opens-registration-for-Blue-Cross-Broad-Street-Run-lottery-on-February-1.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=19726Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation opens registration for Blue Cross Broad Street Run lottery on February 12016-02-01T14:05:10Z<![CDATA[PHILADEPHIA, PA., Feb. 1, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Registration for the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation's 37th annual Blue Cross® Broad Street Run 10 miler opens today at broadstreetrun.com. Registration will continue until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 12. For the 20th consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is the title sponsor of the run, which is the nation's sixth largest road race. The race raises money for the American Cancer Society through runners' donations and pledges. ]]>