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
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
Independence Blue Cross Medical Director, Reetika Kumar, MD, FACP, weighs in on the newly authorized COVID-19 vaccine, the importance of getting vaccinated when it’s your turn, and how important it…
Dr. Reetika KumarFebruary 8, 2021
It seems like cancer affects all of us, whether we’ve battled it ourselves or know someone who has. Even though experts predict that cancer deaths will continue to rise, it’s…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosFebruary 4, 2021
If you have diabetes, taking care of your health can be challenging during normal times. The COVID-19 pandemic can make it so much harder. I’d like to examine the pandemic’s…
Dr. Ronald J. Brooks MD, FACPNovember 24, 2020
Even if you don’t currently know someone with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s likely that you will eventually. Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 5 million Americans, and that number is projected to rise…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosNovember 10, 2020
As the Medical Director for Independence Blue Cross’s Medicare Advantage plans, I have always used my 30 years of practicing geriatrics as a guidepost for writing my blogs. I have…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosNovember 2, 2020
Even under “normal” circumstances, it can be challenging to keep up with recommended preventive care for you and your family. That includes: Annual visits to your primary care doctor for…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosJuly 23, 2020
Over the past few years, I’ve been pleased to see mental health getting more of the attention it deserves as a factor in overall health. But as a physician who…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosJune 8, 2020
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