Medicine is constantly evolving, and lately there is buzz around gene therapy. Gene-based therapies inject new, working copies of mutated or missing genes into the patient and gradually restore function.…
Maria PownallFebruary 7, 2023
One of the biggest challenges for small businesses is providing health coverage that’s affordable — for both you and your employees. Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is doing more to help…
IBX Insights TeamJune 27, 2022
You have probably seen the term “data analytics,” but if you don’t work in this field, you may not be sure what it means or how it works. So, what…
Ravi ChawlaMarch 8, 2022
“Virtual care.” These are two words I am not sure I would have put together years ago. As a physician, I know what caring for patients is, but how could…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosOctober 13, 2021
The right medication regimen is a critical part of most treatment plans. This is especially true for our members with long-term, chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and…
Jeffrey GreenJuly 12, 2021
I’m proud to introduce IBX: The Cover Story, a new monthly podcast about the most important topics in all things health. Health care is personal — so my guests and…
Peter S. PanageasFebruary 23, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries have altered the way they do business. Health care is no exception. We’ve made a lot of changes to ensure that our members have…
Peter S. PanageasSeptember 17, 2020
Recently, I came down with a sore throat and a cough that I just could not shake. I went to an urgent care center, but a few days later, I…
Tara KellyFebruary 28, 2020
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…
Keith EdwardsDecember 3, 2019
