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IBX Introduces ‘Better Together’ Campaign to Tackle ‘Silent Epidemic That Affects People of All Ages’
Independence Blue Cross has launched “Better Together,” a public awareness campaign to highlight the health impacts of loneliness and empower people to build stronger, more meaningful connections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines loneliness as a feeling of being disconnected from others due to a lack of meaningful or close relationships or a sense…
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IBX Launches Celebrate Caring Campaign to Recognize Outstanding Nurses, ‘the Backbone of Healthcare’
Independence Blue Cross is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Celebrate Caring campaign, which highlights extraordinary nurses in the region. Members of the community can help IBX recognize those special nurses who demonstrate a continued excellence when caring for others by submitting nominations starting now, during National Nurses Week. Nominations will be accepted through May 31.…
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IBX Teams Up with Isaac Health on New Way to Support Brain Health
Independence Blue Cross knows that the brain is at the center of everything a person does, and that keeping it healthy is essential to their well-being. Keeping this and the cognitive well-being of its members at the forefront, IBX has teamed up with Isaac Health, a virtual-first clinic that provides brain health and dementia care. Through…
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Lincoln Financial Sells Part of Itself to Bain Capital for $825M
Lincoln Financial is selling part of the company to private equity firm Bain Capital as part of a bigger strategic partnership, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The life insurance and retirement product provider based in Radnor is selling 9.9 percent of the company to Bain for $825 million. Lincoln Financial and Bain…
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Lincoln Financial’s Rebranding Includes Stadium Sign Upgrades
Lincoln Financials’ decision to rebrand has meant modifications to the Eagles’ home stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. There’s a new sign that features the Radnor-based company’s new logo and tagline, which the company announced in September. The company waited until the Eagles 2025 offseason to switch out the large…
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IBX Teams Up with Phillies to Honor Extraordinary Teachers in the Region
Independence Blue Cross has joined with the Philadelphia Phillies to launch a new campaign to honor extraordinary teachers in the Philadelphia five-county and southern New Jersey regions. The IBX Honor Roll campaign will recognize six teachers in 2025 who are hitting it out of the park with their achievements both in and out of the…
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IBX Expands Its Work with Carallel to Give More Family Caregivers Support and Assistance
Independence Blue Cross knows how challenging it can be to care for a loved one who is aging or struggling with their health. That’s why IBX has expanded access to Carallel, a company that provides support, guidance, and assistance to caregivers, to all IBX Medicare Advantage members and the people who are caring for them. IBX…
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Lincoln Financial in Radnor Shows First Profit in Two Years
Lincoln Financial, the Radnor-based insurance company, is back in the black after suffering two years of annual losses, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The company showed a $3.2 billion profit in 2024, turning around a $752 million loss in 2023 and a $2.2 billion loss in 2022. Lincoln has cut costs by emphasizing…
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Independence Health Group CEO Gregory Deavens Announces Plan to Retire at End of 2025
Gregory Deavens, the President and CEO of Independence Health Group, the parent company of Independence Blue Cross, will retire at the end of 2025. Deavens became CEO in January 2021 and has led Independence with unwavering dedication and vision, playing a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth, success, and innovation. It was also announced that…
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IBX Associates Collect More Than 2,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
Independence Blue Cross associates collected more than 2,000 pounds of food in support of five local food pantries, one for each county in southeastern Pennsylvania. Part of IBX’s “Feed the Need” food drive, donations included items most needed or requested in each county, including peanut butter, canned soup, coffee, pasta, and granola bars. Pantries receiving the items are:…
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IBX, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia Join Forces to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
Independence Blue Cross is working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia to address the growing youth mental health crisis as part of a national Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) initiative. Nationally, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is investing more than $10 million over four years to help Boys & Girls Clubs of America…
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IBX Offers Variety of Plans as Open Enrollment for Individual and Family Health Plans Begins
Open Enrollment for individual consumers in Pennsylvania has begun. This year, Independence Blue Cross will continue to offer a variety of plans with comprehensive healthcare coverage and access to quality care. Now through Dec. 15 is the enrollment period for healthcare coverage that begins Jan. 1, 2025. The enrollment period for coverage ends Jan. 15 for…
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Regional Coalition of Health Systems Announces End of Race Adjustments in Clinical Decision Support Tools
The Regional Coalition to Eliminate Race-Based Medicine has announced that all its member health systems have transitioned away from race adjustments in clinical decision support tools that help guide lung, kidney, and OB-GYN care. “Outdated beliefs about biological differences between races have for many years been embedded in decision support tools used in the practice of…
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IBX Announces 2025 Benefits for Large Employers
Independence Blue Cross has announced its 2025 commercial medical and prescription drug product health plans for large employers headquartered in southeastern Pennsylvania with 51 or more employees. The 2025 IBX portfolio includes new and existing medical, pharmacy, specialty services, behavioral health, and wellness benefits available upon renewal for fully insured and self-funded groups starting Jan. 1, 2025. New…
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Independence Blue Cross Presents Quality Cup Awards to Four Primary Care Groups
Independence Blue Cross recently awarded its Quality Cup to four primary care groups in its network: PentaHealth, Main Line Health, Redeemer Health, and St. Luke’s University Health Network. The Quality Cup, which is based on an IBX quality incentive program, compares primary care practices on how well they do on specific care measures. “These awards give us the…
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IBX’s 2025 Medicare Advantage Plans Give Members Benefits They Can Count On, at Price They Can Afford
Independence Blue Cross has introduced its 2025 Medicare Advantage plans, which give members quality healthcare coverage they can depend on and trust at a price they can afford. IBX’s 2025 Medicare Advantage plans include comprehensive health benefits, a seamless member experience, and access to the largest network of doctors and hospitals in the region. This year,…
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IBX Expands Member Options for Faster Access to Behavioral Health Services
Independence Blue Cross has expanded its covered behavioral health offerings, which include mental health and substance use disorder services and member programs, to better support members’ whole health. The offerings get members the type of care they need faster and give them a wider range of clinicians to choose from. “As part of our commitment to…
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Independence Blue Cross Champions Share Food Program
For more than 85 years, Independence Blue Cross has been deeply committed to partnering with organizations helping to improve the health and well-being of people throughout the Philadelphia region. The company’s longstanding relationship with Share Food Program demonstrates how partnerships between nonprofits and programs, like the IBX Blue Crew, can achieve the greatest possible impact on the…
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