On March 30, 2022, the Independence Blue Cross Foundation announced a five-year, $15 million dollar commitment to advance health equity through the creation of a new foundation program, the Institute for Health Equity (Institute).
The Institute is a regional endeavor to address policies and practices that have hindered communities from achieving optimal health. The announcement was made at a special celebration at the Kimmel Center in recognition of the Foundation’s 10-year anniversary.
The Institute’s initial focus areas include digital health, cultural competence in medicine, and maternal health.
“Health care organizations must invest in inclusive innovation that improves the health of everyone, and that’s our goal with the IBC Foundation Institute for Health Equity,” said Gregory E. Deavens, President and CEO of Independence Blue Cross. “There are unacceptable disparities in health care access and outcomes, and we can’t wait any longer to address these conditions. The impact on people’s lives and livelihoods are critically important and require immediate action.”
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