Independence Blue Cross names Stephen P. Fera senior vice president of public affairs

Fera to lead government relations, public policy, and community affairsPhiladelphia, PA — January 26, 2012 — Independence Blue Cross  has promoted Stephen P. Fera to the newly created position of senior vice president of public affairs. Fera had served as vice president of government programs. Fera will lead Independence Blue Cross’s newly expanded efforts on government affairs, health policy matters, and community affairs. Fera will continue to report to Paul Tufano, executive vice president, general counsel, and president of government markets.