To address health inequities in Philadelphia, 10 insurers, health care systems and medical schools are joining forces with the city to form Accelerate Health Equity. The initiative seeks to improve racial disparities in heart disease, colorectal cancer, obesity, diabetes and other areas of concern. Participants include IBX, Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Temple Health, CHOP, Main Line Health, Drexel University and PCOM.
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The Independence Blue Cross renamed its Center for Innovation after Daniel J. Hilferty, the former CEO of the Philadelphia-based health insurance company. During his 10 years at the helm, Hilferty oversaw a number of new initiatives that led to new areas of growth and partnerships to make health care more accessible and affordable.