“Shots in arms.” That’s the phrase I keep hearing in news stories about the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines. And usually those stories are about how we need to get…
Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPMarch 29, 2021
There are a lot of people right now discussing COVID-19 “vaccine hesitancy” among Black people. I have a problem with framing it this way, as I’ll explore in this post.…
Danielle M. ParksMarch 22, 2021
The last time I saw my adult children in person, it was January 2020. After more than a year, we have gotten used to virtual get-togethers. I was hesitant at…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosMarch 18, 2021
Many people find COVID-19 face masks physically uncomfortable or challenging to wear for a variety of reasons. Yet wearing these masks in public — and wearing them correctly — is…
Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPMarch 16, 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
Independence Blue Cross has offered telemedicine benefits to our health plan members for years. It gives members convenient, 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or video chat for non-emergency…
Dr. Ronald J. Brooks MD, FACPFebruary 19, 2021
Have you gotten to know your Independence Blue Cross health plan yet? We offer member-exclusive perks that you won’t want to miss: discounts, reimbursements, and personal support to help you…
Paula SunshineFebruary 18, 2021
In my previous post about the COVID-19 vaccines, I talked about the importance of getting vaccinated and the health measures you should take until you can receive your vaccination. Now…
Dr. Reetika KumarFebruary 16, 2021
About two years ago, I went from being a practicing physician in a doctor’s office to a Medical Director at Independence Blue Cross. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, I felt…
Dr. Nuria Lopez-PajaresFebruary 12, 2021
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