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Independence Blue Cross named Top Workplace for 2019

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The high cost of sex: Insurers often don’t pay for drugs to treat problems

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Two major health insurance companies now offer wellness programs featuring free Apple Watches

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Drug-pricing reform finds new momentum as ‘a 2020 thing’

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High prices make U.S. the biggest health care spender among developed countries

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Republicans’ continued attacks on health care threaten my small business in Philly

With hospitals charging $32,093 to deliver a baby in the U.S., you should know what's in the bill

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Medicaid work requirements: Where do they stand after the blue wave?

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IBX members spending less on branded drugs

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The votes have been counted, the results are (mostly) in: What’s next for health care?

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How genetic tests muddy your odds of getting a long-term-care policy

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IBC Foundation awards $1.8 million to nursing schools, local organizations

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Independence Blue Cross, cardiology practice sign 5-year agreement

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When is insurance not really insurance? When you need pricey dental care

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IBX, Rothman enter five-year partnership to help patients save on health procedures

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Hospitals lure diabetes patients with self-care courses, but costs can weigh heavily

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Medicare Advantage plans cleared to go beyond medical coverage — even groceries

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The importance of health insurance for children

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Can these three global corporations solve the U.S. health care puzzle?

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Ambulances stick patients with surprise bills

Independence Blue Cross reaches deal to include five local hospitals

5 regional hospitals lose in-network status with Independence Blue Cross in sale

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Parents of sick children fear trap if states have say on ‘preexisting conditions’

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Two events this week to highlight impact of ACA repeal on Philadelphians

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Six surprising provisions that could disappear with ACA repeal

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In Pennsylvania, health insurance customers look to Trump to ease their burden

Independence Blue Cross launches LIVE community space in Center City

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Pennsylvania health insurance companies request substantial 2017 rate increases

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Independence Blue Cross first to cover asthma procedure in Pennsylvania

High cancer drug costs lead to delays in filling prescriptions, study finds

CHOP study: Medicaid, CHIP beat out private insurance in helping low-income children

Major insurers accused of discriminating against high-cost members

Bernie Sanders' plan to pay for single-payer system doesn't add up, bipartisan group says

Penn study finds workplace incentive doesn't lead to weight loss

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Nutter-Kenney announce strategy to win Obama's Healthy Communities Challenge

Toomey: Obamacare is in death spiral

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Health insurer Anthem to buy Cigna in $54.2 billion deal

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