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Independence Blue Cross Takes Steps to Stop Diabetes

6/12/2013 12:00 PM EST  -   Independence Blue Cross
Leading insurer announces sixth year as presenting sponsor of Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
Philadelphia, PA — June 12, 2013 — Independence Blue Cross (IBC) marks the company's sixth-year as presenting sponsor of Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, the American Diabetes Association's community fundraising event. This year, Step Out will be held Saturday, October...

IBC Hosts “Ask the Pharmacist” Seminar for Older Adults

6/3/2013 2:00 PM EST  -   Independence Blue Cross
Philadelphia, PA — May 31, 2013 — Starting this June, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) will host ‘Ask the Pharmacist’ seminars throughout the region to raise older adults’ awareness about potential medication risks to help safeguard their health. The ‘Ask the Pharmacist’ seminars will be offered at area senior centers in southeastern Pennsylvania as part of IBC’s free Wellness Program...

Independence Blue Cross Announces Financial Results in 2012

5/23/2013 11:30 AM EST  -   Independence Blue Cross
Company drives strong results through partnerships, innovation, and strategic financial investments
PHILADELPHIA — May 23, 2013 — Independence Blue Cross (IBC) today reported strong financial results in 2012 with a net profit margin of 1.8 percent and a net after-tax income of $191.5 million. The company attributes these results to strategic collaborations, sound financial management, and...

Independence Blue Cross’s nurse coaches are just a phone call away

5/16/2013 2:30 PM EST  -   Independence Blue Cross
Primary Health Coach: A new single point of contact for all health questions and concerns
Philadelphia, PA — May 16, 2013 — Independence Blue Cross (IBC) is introducing a new program that will provide fully insured members the benefit of working with one health coach — a nurse — who will be the single point of contact for guidance managing challenging health...

Independence Blue Cross, NYU, NYU Langone Medical Center collaborate to detect e...

4/29/2013 2:15 PM EST  -   Independence Blue Cross
Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY — April 29, 2013 — Independence Blue Cross, New York University, and NYU Langone Medical Center have established a collaboration to develop machine-learning algorithms to spot cases of undiagnosed diabetes and to predict pre-diabetes in patients to improve care and lower costs.

The work will be supported by a three-year grant from Independence Blue Cross (IBC), the Philadelphia...

Independence Blue Cross introduces global Blue coverage for individuals and fami...

4/25/2013 2:35 PM EST  -   Independence Blue Cross
GeoBlue Travel Medical and International Health Insurance available now
Philadelphia – April 25, 2013 –Independence Blue Cross (IBC) announces the availability of GeoBlue Travel Medical and International Health Insurance products for individuals and families in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Since 2011, IBC and GeoBlue have...

Record number of walkers join Independence Blue Cross for National Walk @ Lunch ...

4/25/2013 10:00 AM EST  -   Independence Blue Cross
Over 26,000 people from Southeastern Pennsylvania took steps toward healthier lives
Philadelphia, PA — April 25, 2013 — On Wednesday, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) hosted a record 26,000 people from 105 employers in Rittenhouse Square and locations throughout the region during the sixth annual National Walk @ Lunch...

Ten Startups Selected for DreamIt Health, Philadelphia’s First Health Care Accel...

4/3/2013 3:00 PM EST  -   Independence Blue Cross
IBC, Penn Medicine and DreamIt Ventures enroll entrepreneurs in four-month boot camp
PHILADELPHIA – April 3, 2013 –Independence Blue Cross (IBC), Penn Medicine and DreamIt Ventures today announced the 10 health care startup companies selected to participate in DreamIt...

Independence Blue Cross hosts more than 60 employers for annual walk at lunch ki...

3/13/2013 12:00 PM EST  -   Independence Blue Cross
Sixth annual National Walk @ Lunch Day set for April 24, 2013
Philadelphia – March 13, 2013 – Independence Blue Cross (IBC) today welcomed guests from over 60 area companies to a kickoff breakfast at its Market Street headquarters for the sixth annual National Walk @ Lunch Day. Designed to build...
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) president and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty highlights how IBC continues to change the game by unveiling the company’s new mobile app to hundreds of people who came to celebrate
 

Independence Blue Cross Debuts IBX App

2/28/2013 6:30 PM EST  -   Independence Blue Cross
Enhanced features help members stay healthy and better communicate with their doctors
Philadelphia, PA – February 28, 2013 – Independence Blue Cross introduced IBX App at its 75th Anniversary kick-off celebration at the Blue Cross RiverRink. The smartphone app for the iPhone and...