Press Releases
2008 Press Releases
Santa Claus Plans Early Visit to Sheppard School
December 19, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Extends Funding to Enhance Patient Safety at Area Hospitals
December 16, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Encourages Members to Enjoy a Favorite Winter Tradition in Philadelphia
November 25, 2008
Highmark and IBC CEOs Urge PA House Committee to Recommend Approval of Combination to the PID
November 12, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Celebrates 70 Years of Service in Southeastern Pennsylvania
November 11, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Honored for Immunization Program
November 6, 2008
ADA's Step Out: Walk To Fight Diabetes Presented By IBC Closes In On $400,000 Fundraising Goal
October 31, 2008
IBC Members have Broadened Network with Addition of MinuteClinic
October 14, 2008
'Healthy' Competition Aims To Educate Students About Dangerous MRSA Superbug
October 14, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Celebrates Customer Service Week
October 9, 2008
Highmark and IBC CEOs Urge Committee to Recommend Approval of the Combination to the PID
October 7, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Earns Full Re-Accreditation From URAC
September 23, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Encourages Annual Screening
September 15, 2008
Independence Blue Cross to Join 17th Annual United Way Days of Caring
September 9, 2008
IBC Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of ADA's Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes
August 18, 2008
Nursing Students 'Graduate' from Independence Blue Cross Internship Program
August 12, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Enhances SMART Registry
July 31, 2008
IBC and BCBSA Name Area Hospitals as 2008 Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery
July 17, 2008
U.S. Department of Justice Clears Highmark and Independence Blue Cross Combination for the 2nd Time
July 17, 2008
Support Voiced from Across Pennsylvania for Proposed Highmark-Independence Blue Cross Combination
July 17, 2008
Highmark and IBC CEOs Say Combination Will Provide $1 Billion In New Resources Over 6 Years
July 8, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Supports Tour of PA, First Professional Cross-State Bike Race
June 24, 2008
Independence Blue Cross and Temple University Health System Ink New Multi-Year Contracts
June 20, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Waives Copays for Generics Used to Treat Certain Chronic Conditions
June 19, 2008
IBC President and CEO Joseph A. Frick Honored by Red Cross of Southeastern PA as Citizen of the Year
June 12, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Sponsors Free Fitness Series at Penn's Landing
June 4, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Supports Launch of Regional Initiative to Transform Health Care Delivery
May 15, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Supports 2008 Senior Games
May 12, 2008
Independence Blue Cross, Jefferson Health System Reach Agreement on New Three-Year Contracts
May 8, 2008
Record-breaking turnout for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run
May 5, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Sets the Pace for a Healthier Lifestyle
May 5, 2008
Hahnemann University Hospital and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Extend Current Agreement
April 30, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Launches First Annual National Walk @ Lunch Day in Philadelphia
April 28, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Hosts Second Annual Wellness Tour, Offers Free Health Screenings
April 18, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Invites Runners to Share Blue Cross Broad Street Run Stories
April 7, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Receives Two Prestigious Brand Excellence Awards
March 17, 2008
IBC Announces Blue Distinction Centers for Complex and Rare Cancers in Philadelphia
March 12, 2008
Top Spellers to Compete in Citywide Spelling Bee Cosponsored by Independence Blue Cross
March 7, 2008
Independence Blue Cross and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Reach Seven-Year Agreement
March 4, 2008
FutureScripts Promotes Paul Urick to Senior VP to Lead the Pharmacy Benefit Management Operation
February 11, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Offers New Free Fitness Program to Medicare Members
January 31, 2008
Health Dialog and Independence Blue Cross Extend Relationship, Expand Services
January 29, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Gives City Students a First-hand Look at the Working World Through Annual 'Shadowing' Day
January 25, 2008
Delaware Valley Hospitals Announce Patient Safety Advances
January 22, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Honors Martin Luther King, Jr. with Day of Service
January 18, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Delivers Important Reminder to Women During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
January 11, 2008
Families Encouraged to Enjoy Healthy Kids Fest January 12 at the Blue Cross RiverRink
January 9, 2008
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