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Press ReleaseIndependence Blue Cross Releases 2006 Annual ReportPhiladelphia, PA - May 30, 2007 - Independence Blue Cross announced today the release of its 2006 Annual Report, which is now available online. Titled People. Partners. Progress., the report focuses on the people whose ideas and efforts contributed to the company's strategy and success, as well as the individuals, families, and businesses that Independence Blue Cross serves. People. Partners. Progress. chronicles the vibrant partnerships Independence Blue Cross has built throughout the Philadelphia region, and shows how these partnerships and the work of the organization's associates are coming together to improve access to affordable, quality health care; help Independence Blue Cross's members lead longer and healthier lives; and strengthen the well-being of the communities in the Philadelphia region. Independence Blue Cross is a leading health insurer in southeastern Pennsylvania. Nationwide, Independence Blue Cross and its affiliates provide coverage to nearly 3.4 million people. For nearly 70 years, Independence Blue Cross has offered high-quality health care coverage tailored to meet the changing needs of members, employers, and health care professionals. To fulfill its commitment to the communities and people it serves, Independence Blue Cross contributes millions of dollars each year to improve access to quality, affordable health care in the region by funding clinics for the uninsured, increasing the supply of nurses, fighting hospital-acquired infections, and promoting community wellness. In 2006, Independence Blue Cross was nationally recognized by the Disease Management Association of America for ConnectionsSM, its outstanding program that improves the health and well-being of people with chronic illnesses. Independence Blue Cross's HMO and PPO health care plans have consistently received the highest ratings from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. |