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Philadelphia Ballet and IBX Host Pop-Up Event to Kick Off 55th Year of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
The Philadelphia Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker — a dazzling holiday classic featuring more than 170 dancers and many other artists who bring Tchaikovsky’s score to life — has returned. The Nutcracker runs through Dec. 30 at the Academy of Music. This season’s run of 31 performances includes a sensory friendly performance (Dec. 26 at…
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The Mental Health Benefits of Pets
While there’s always a risk of scratched furniture or accidents on the carpet, the benefits of pet ownership on people’s mental health seem to outweigh the stresses. In a poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association, 86 percent of pet owners said their pets had a positive impact on their mental health, and two-thirds said that…
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Deadline for Jan. 1 Healthcare Coverage Fast Approaching
As 2023 nears a close and the holiday season begins, Independence Blue Cross encourages consumers to enroll in a healthcare plan by Dec. 15 to secure coverage starting on Jan. 1, 2024. Anyone in Pennsylvania who does not have healthcare coverage through an employer or a government program can enroll in health insurance for themselves and…
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Independence Blue Cross Awards 2023 Clinical Care Innovation Grants to Temple Health, Penn Medicine
Independence Blue Cross has awarded two Clinical Care Innovation Grants (CCI Grants) to Temple Health and Penn Medicine to support projects aimed at improving the quality and delivery of healthcare. The two projects awarded CCI Grants include: These grants are part of a larger Clinical Care Innovation Program at Independence. “Through this program, we support providers who are leading the way…
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Independence Blue Cross Focuses on Concept of Equitable, Whole-Person Health at Its 2nd Annual Summit
Independence Blue Cross recently hosted its second annual in-person and virtual Health Equity Summit. The event focused on the concept of equitable, whole-person health. Independence members who attended the event had the opportunity to hear from healthcare leaders on this important topic. They also had a chance to share what whole-person health means to them,…
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Making a Difference: The IBX Blue Crew’s Impact on the Philadelphia Region
Independence Blue Cross’s corporate volunteer program, the Blue Crew, is comprised of passionate associates who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where they live, work, and play. The video above illustrates why the Blue Crew is vital to the region and features: For over 20 years, the Blue Crew has worked with…
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IBX Foundation Launches New Initiative for Military Veterans to Become Nurses
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation has launched a first-of-its-kind nursing education pathway program for military veterans. The IBX Foundation Service Scholars Program offers area nursing schools funding to enhance educational benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program at participating schools. The IBX Foundation Service Scholars Program expands on more than a decade of the…
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Independence Blue Cross Event Celebrates 85th Anniversary with Special Guests, Historic Display
Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia’s hometown health insurer, recently celebrated its 85th anniversary at a festive event featuring executive leadership, special guests, and a display of exhibits and artifacts highlighting the company’s 85 years of impact. More than 700 associates joined the celebration in the lobby at Independence’s headquarters in Center City. “I’m extremely honored to be…
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IBX Continues to Offer Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage, Strongest Network in the Region
Open Enrollment for individual consumers began Nov. 1. For individuals and families looking for healthcare coverage in 2024, Independence Blue Cross (IBX) will continue to offer a variety of health plans with comprehensive healthcare coverage and access to quality care. The enrollment period for healthcare coverage that begins Jan. 1, 2024 will last until Dec. 15, 2023.…
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AmeriHealth Caritas CEO Paul Tufano Leaving Post
Paul Tufano, the CEO of the region’s largest Medicaid managed care company, AmeriHealth Caritas in Newtown Square, is stepping down effective Sept. 1, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Paul A. Tufano has been CEO since 2014. The company quadrupled in size under his watch, generating $20 billion in revenue last year. “I am…
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Worker Benefits a Top Priority for Small Business Owners Since Pandemic
Small businesses are re-evaluating the benefits packages they offer employees in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Small Business Owner Survey from Lincoln Financial Group out of Radnor. For 80% of the small business owners, employee benefits are a top strategic priority, playing a critical role in the culture and morale of…
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It’s Academic: Malvern Bank Explains the Type of Insurance Independent, Private Schools Need
Independent or private schools present unique challenges to finding the right school insurance coverage because the risks go beyond what a typical business faces. With that in mind, what kind of insurance do these schools need? I talked with Sally Lawson, Senior Vice President of Malvern Bank’s Investment Management & Insurance Division, about the importance…
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Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Remote Worker Decision a Sign of Things to Come?
Lincoln Financial Group has decided to keep hundreds of its employees working remotely even after COVID-19 fears are gone, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The life insurance and retirement investment company is selling 210,000 square feet of office space in Concord, New Hampshire it will no longer need. It’s too early to tell…
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DELCO Careers – Aon
Headquartered in London with locations in Radnor and Fort Washington, Aon is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance brokerage, and human resources solutions for clients in over 120 countries. Accounting Analyst This position performs quarterly premium calculations, invoicing, and cash management; oversees carrier payable analysis and coordination and resolution of issues; and identifies trends including…
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See Which Delaware County Movers and Shakers Made This Year’s Power 100 List
Three movers and shakers from Delaware County have found their place on the Philadelphia area’s Power 100, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list features individuals who have the influence, respect, skill, and effectiveness that provide them with the power to shape the look and feel of the entire Philadelphia region for…
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Health Insurance Provider Comes to Delco With a Focus on Real Time Data to Lower Treatment Costs
Clover Health, a data-driven health insurance provider, is expanding into Delaware County’s Medicare Advantage market in 2020, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. It started offering coverage to Medicare Advantage patients in Philadelphia and Bucks counties this year. Clover Health was founded in 2014 with a mission of using data analysis and preventive care…
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Senior Community Services: Keeping Older Adults Independent, Active and Informed
Senior Community Services had a humble beginning 42 years ago, starting in a single room at a Yeadon senior center. Today, it is Delaware County’s largest nonprofit senior services agency, employing 60 people and overseeing 400 volunteers and a $3.5 million budget. Its mission is to help seniors live independent and meaningful lives. SCS works…
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Independence Blue Cross Commits to Reimagining Healthcare Delivery
Dan Hilferty, CEO of Independence Blue Cross, is at the forefront of innovation in the health insurance industry. “You’re really innovating,” Matthew Cabrey, executive director of Select Greater Philadelphia and senior vice president for the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, told Hilferty during a discussion at Independence LIVE. “And you’re inspiring your team to…
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