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IBX Gene Therapy

Independence bolsters access to gene-based therapies used to treat rare, inherited health conditions

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Prior authorization, a system that harms and frustrates patients, may be reined in

Prior authorization health care

Outstanding nurses can be nominated to be honored by Independence Blue Cross

IBX Nurse Celebrate Caring

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Era of 'free' COVID-19 vaccines, test kits and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?

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New Jersey Abortion Health Insurance

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Stopping the churn: Why some states want to guarantee Medicaid coverage from birth to age 6

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The cost of pregnancy

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How much health insurers pay for almost everything must now be made public

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IBX offers Medicare Advantage members new help enrolling in financial assistance programs

IBX Uno Health

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HIV preventive care is supposed to be free in the US. So, why are some patients still paying?

Patina, a new, senior-focused primary care provider, gets its feet off the ground

Patina Primary Care

At-home COVID-19 tests soon will be available for free to Medicare recipients

Health Insurance

Independence names new chief medical officer, appoints first chief safety officer

IBX Leadership Changes

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Medicaid eligibility rules affect cancer survival, analysis suggests

Medicaid cancer survival

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At-home COVID-19 tests soon will be covered by health insurance

CHOP, Independence executives named among most influential in health care

Madeline Bell Gregory Deavens

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Pennsylvanians who buy health insurance using Pennie could pay more expensive premiums in 2022

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Independence renames Center of Innovation after former CEO Dan Hilferty

IBX Hilferty Center Innovation

For women with infertility, baby boy born through Penn's uterus transplant program is a symbol of hope

Penn Uterus Transplant

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New Independence executive tasked with expanding diversity initiatives

Independence Crystal Ashby

Why your dentist might seem pushy

Dishonest Dentists

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During ACA open enrollment, picking a plan invites new COVID-19 complications

ACA Open Enrollment COVID-19

Health Insurance

Think your health care is covered? Beware of the 'junk' insurance plan

Short-term health insurance

'Our Community, Our Health' campaign providing free health screenings to Philly's African American residents

Health Screenings IBC

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What to know as the Affordable Care Act heads to the Supreme Court — again

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Health Insurance

Health insurers are starting to roll back coverage for telehealth – even though demand is way up due to COVID-19

Health Insurance Telemedicine

Health Insurance

Independence Blue Cross unveils 2021 Medicare Advantage health plans

IBX 2021 Medicare

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Daniel Hilferty retiring as chief executive officer of Independence Blue Cross

Daniel Hilferty Gregory Deavens

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Independence Blue Cross offering premium credits, rebates to employers

IBX credits and rebates

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Don’t count on lower premiums despite pandemic-driven boon for insurers

Health Insurance Premiums 2021

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