My daily routine has certainly changed over the last year. Before March, I commuted from Delaware County into Center City by train and walked two blocks to my 45-story office…
A few years ago, when I first started working at Independence Blue Cross, I had ambitious goals. My planned daily routine was the picture of perfect health: smoothies every morning,…
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic impacting much of the world, the CDC recommends a few basic strategies to help contain the spread of the virus: wearing a facemask, social distancing,…
Why is accepting help so difficult? As someone who lives with a chronic illness, I know it certainly is for me. I cling to my independence fiercely, often refusing to…
After graduating college, I took a job as a retail store manager, but I quickly realized that I was looking for something more. While it was fun, it didn’t bring…
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…
As a Registered Nurse Health Coach at Independence Blue Cross, I help members who are diagnosed with cancer. I educate them on their diagnosis as well as managing side effects…
If you’ve purchased your own individual or family health insurance plan in the past, you may have enrolled through HealthCare.gov. HealthCare.gov is operated by the federal government. If you’re shopping…