Childhood Vaccines: One of the Easiest Ways to Protect Your Kids

Childhood vaccines are safe and effective. IBX Medical Director Dr. Stephen Higgins discusses why it’s so important for kids to get all recommended vaccines.

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A Mobile App that Keeps Up with Me and My Family — No Matter Where We Are

The IBX mobile app, which now features the care cost estimator, helps me manage my health care from the palm of my hand.

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Urgent Care and Retail Clinics: What to Do When You Get Sick While Traveling

An unexpected trip to the ER can ruin your vacation. When you need immediate care and are traveling, an urgent care or retail clinic is a great option for health care.

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CPR Ready Helps Local Running Group Prepare for Cardiac Emergencies

Penn Medicine’s Mobile CPR Project leads training at The Running Place in Newton Square, PA, Pennsylvania
Penn Medicine’s Mobile CPR Project leads training at The Running Place in Newtown Square, PA, Pennsylvania. Running groups offer support in reaching health goals Whether you’re a marathon runner or have yet to run a 5k, a group can motivate you to stay active. Ken Taylor is a lifelong runner and educator....
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Celebrate the Season in the City of Brotherly Love: 5 Philadelphia Holiday Attractions

Philadelphia is a world-class city with so much to offer year-round, but in my opinion, there’s no better time to explore the downtown than during the holiday season. My husband and I started an annual tradition of bringing our three children into downtown Philadelphia during the holiday season to enjoy all that it offers. From light shows and ice skating,...
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IBX Clients and Associates Tackle Business Challenges at the Newly Opened Independence Center for Innovation

Inside of the Independence Center for Innovation
Innovation has long been a part of the culture here at Independence Blue Cross (Independence). From value-based care provider contracts to patient-centered technologies like Quil, we’ve always been proud to promote fresh thinking and new approaches to problems.

A Glimpse Inside an Innovation Session

I’ve had the opportunity to participate in many innovation sessions during my tenure at Independence....
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Get Involved with Giving Tuesday

The holidays are a special time, but the season of giving can also be stressful. For many, the pressure of trying to find the perfect gift for their loved ones can be overwhelming. There’s another day coming up this holiday season that’s also focused on giving — with no gifts required! It’s called Giving Tuesday, and it falls on December 3....
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Fighting Hunger this Holiday Season

Members of the Blue Crew volunteering at a local food pantry. The holidays are a special time for many of us — from gifts to gatherings, this time is made up of fond memories with our loved ones. It’s during this time that we often take a moment to reflect on all the things that we’re grateful for in our lives....
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Food vs. Food: Are Organic Fruits and Veggies Better?

A couple watches their young daughter choose a pepper from the produce section of a market.
Like all parents, my husband and I want the very best for our child. We’re not perfect, but we strive to make the best, informed decisions when it comes to our daughter. But one thing we can’t agree on: bananas! It causes a kerfuffle in the produce aisle each time we shop. So why do bananas drive us bananas?...
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Family Health Insurance: Taking Care of Those Who Depend on You

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Nothing is more important than protecting your family’s health and well-being — enrolling in family health insurance is one of the most important ways to do just that. Here are five good reasons to keep your family covered:

1. Health insurance helps keep your family healthy

Health care isn’t just about taking care of illnesses and injuries when they arise....
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Enroll Now for a Quality 2020 Health Insurance Plan

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Open Enrollment for 2020 individual and family health insurance plans starts November 1, 2019, and ends December 15, 2019. During Open Enrollment, you can apply for a new health insurance plan, change your health plan type, or make updates to your existing health plan, such as adding dependents. Any new plans or changes you make by December 15 will go into effect on January 1,...
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New Migraine Treatments, More Options for Relief

A woman suffering a migraine at her desk.
When it comes to the workplace, migraine headaches are much more than a headache for employers. As the third most prevalent illness in the world, migraines not only reduce quality of life, but they also have a negative impact on worker productivity. They may contribute to absenteeism, presenteeism, and increased stress. Each year, this neurological disease costs billions1 in lost productive time,...
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HMO vs. PPO: Which Plan Is Best for You?

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If you’re shopping for a health plan, odds are you’ll come across the terms HMO and PPO. While there are many different types health plans out there, these two are among the most recognized. Here’s a quick guide to help you figure out which one is best for your health needs and budget.

HMO Health Insurance Plans

HMO stands for Health Maintenance Organization....
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