The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many things in our lives, including elective medical procedures. Many people are putting off these procedures, which has caused a troubling decline in cancer screenings,…
Dr. Nuria Lopez-PajaresMarch 29, 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
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
Christy Silva and Kelly Hagelauer met somewhat randomly. Kelly was on the hunt for purple bridesmaids’ dresses, and a cousin introduced her to Christy, who just happened to have some.…
Britni ZahodnickFebruary 10, 2021
Two years ago, while preparing for knee replacement surgery, Nerrissa Mixon received some troubling news. Routine blood work showed she was prediabetic. Nerrissa, 59, saw this as a wake-up call.…
Ruth StoolmanFebruary 9, 2021
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