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June 24, 2016 13:00 ET | Source: Independence Blue Cross

Independence Blue Cross first insurer in Pennsylvania to cover bronchial thermoplasty, an innovative, device-based procedure to treat severe asthma

PHILADELPHIA, June 24, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is now offering coverage for bronchial thermoplasty, an innovative, device-based procedure that aims to improve...
April 11, 2016 11:00 ET | Source: Independence Blue Cross

Independence Blue Cross celebrates 15-year volunteer milestone; donates over 8,000 in service hours in 2015

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...
March 31, 2016 11:00 ET | Source: Independence Blue Cross

Skilled geriatrician Heidi J. Syropoulos, M.D., joins Independence Blue Cross as medical director of Government Markets

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...
March 14, 2016 11:00 ET | Source: Independence Blue Cross

Independence Blue Cross announces new telemedicine coverage

PHILADELPHIA, March 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced that it is now offering coverage for telemedicine. This coverage option is a new way to make health...
March 02, 2016 15:37 ET | Source: Independence Blue Cross

Independence Blue Cross and Thomas Jefferson University launch medical research program, latest initiative of their Collaboration to improve healthcare quality and lower costs

PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) today announced the first teams selected to participate in the...
March 02, 2016 14:30 ET | Source: Independence Blue Cross

Independence Blue Cross and Thomas Jefferson University launch medical research program, latest initiative of their Collaboration to improve healthcare quality and lower costs

PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) today announced the first teams selected to participate in the...
February 02, 2016 09:17 ET | Source: Independence Blue Cross

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

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...
February 01, 2016 09:05 ET | Source: Independence Blue Cross

Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation opens registration for Blue Cross Broad Street Run lottery on February 1

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...
January 08, 2016 13:00 ET | Source: Independence Blue Cross

Independence Health Group to present at the 34th annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Jan. 8, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independence Health Group today announced that members of its leadership team will present at the 34th annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in...
December 16, 2015 15:30 ET | Source: Independence Blue Cross

Independence Blue Cross Announces Key Leadership Changes

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) President and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty announced key organizational changes at the executive level. These changes,...