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Independence Blue Cross Celebrates 70 Years Of Service In Southeastern Pennsylvania
Date:11/11/2008

lth of its members and strengthen the well-being of our community," said M. Walter D'Alessio, chair of IBC's board. "IBC's impact grew enormously under Fred DiBona, who led the company through the early 1990s managed care revolution and strengthened IBC's commitment to serving its customers and community. That commitment moved to an even higher level under current President and CEO Joe Frick, who is leading the company as the country faces a possible second revolution in health care. After 70 years, the company's success continues to be driven by its dedication to responding swiftly to meet the needs of customers, members, physician and hospital partners, and associates."

Said Joseph A. Frick, president and CEO of IBC: "Providing access to high quality, affordable health care is what we do every day because the health and well-being of our members and our community is our number one priority."

"Our dedicated associates work each and every day to identify new cutting edge ways to improve the ease and speed of doing business with us, deliver innovative initiatives that enable members to take control of their own health, and help our customer hold the line on health care costs," said Frick. "I'm proud to be part of an organization with outstanding associates who have built on our rich history and are moving us forward toward a promising future with active engagement in our community as a hallmark of who we are."

IBC: More than a health insurer

Health care has evolved dramatically since 1938, and IBC has led the way as a health insurer and advocate for quality care at an affordable price. To meet the changing needs of its customers and members during its 70-year history, IBC has achieved many significant milestones, including:

-- Expanding access to care throughout the region. In 1946, IBC's enrollment eclipsed 1 million.

-- Banning smoking. In 1989, the American Lung Association honored IBC for implementing one of the area's fi
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