June 17, 2025
Independence Blue Cross (IBX) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have signed a new, multi-year agreement, which will be effective July 1, 2025. The agreement ensures that families in the region with IBX health plans can access high-quality pediatric care at CHOP. It also strengthens IBX and CHOP's existing collaboration, reflecting a shared commitment between the two organizations to improve children's health in Philadelphia and the surrounding region.
“We know that Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia plays a critical role in providing care to children and families in our region and are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with the hospital,” said Dr. Richard Snyder, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Independence Blue Cross. “This new agreement reflects shared goals to improve health outcomes for our members’ children and ensure access to world-class pediatric care for the communities we serve. Together, we are shaping a healthier future for the next generation.”
IBX and CHOP have had a long-standing relationship, spanning several decades. They last signed an agreement in 2020. Since that time, they have worked together on several projects, including the Advanced Network for Gene-Based Therapeutics, which was established to help IBX members access potentially life-changing gene-based therapies from best-in-class health care institutions, like CHOP.
“Improving access to the latest innovations in pediatric care is an important part of our mission at CHOP,” said Madeline Bell, chief executive officer of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “This new agreement will help us deliver on that mission and ensure that more children can benefit from CHOP’s care. We are grateful to IBX for sharing our commitment to providing the best outcomes for children.”
The new agreement builds on a history of collaboration and focuses on things such as enhancing care coordination and exploring new opportunities for value-based care initiatives. Through this work, IBX and CHOP aim to improve health outcomes and create a more seamless experience for all patients and families.
This content was originally published on IBX Newsroom.
