IBX: The Cover Story
If you’re looking for timely, relevant conversations about the most important topics in health, you’ve come to the right place. This is IBX: The Cover Story from Independence Blue Cross, a leading health insurance company. Health care is personal — so my guests and I are exploring how the big picture and the big issues affect our everyday lives and the well-being of those we care about.
Episodes
Countless studies have proven that employees want their employer to offer workplace well-being programs. In this episode, host Peter Panageas invites Vicki Amon, HR Program Manager of Well-being at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Joselito Huertas, who leads IBX's onsite and virtual fitness programs in his role at Exos. The two give great insights into what makes a successful workforce well-being program, how they had...
In the second part of our Alzheimer's episode, host Peter Panageas discusses Alzheimer’s from the perspective of personal experiences, clinical care, and facility management. His guests are Dr. Heidi J. Syropoulos, Medical Director for Government Markets at Independence Blue Cross, Jim Biggs, Chief Executive Officer of West Bay Senior Living LLC, and Michael Burnham, whose father battled Alzheimer’s.
In episode 12, host Peter Panageas invites guests to discuss Alzheimer’s from the perspective of personal experiences, clinical care, and facility management. His guests are Dr. Heidi J. Syropoulos, Medical Director for Government Markets at Independence Blue Cross, Jim Biggs, Chief Executive Officer of West Bay Senior Living LLC, and Michael Burnham, whose father is battling Alzheimer’s.
In episode 11, host Peter Panageas invites two special guests to discuss how the BlueCross BlueShield Association, Independence Blue Cross, and Blue plans across the country are changing the trajectory of racial health disparities. His guests are Dr. Adam Myers, senior vice president and chief clinical transformation officer for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Dr. Seun Ross, Director of Health Equity at Independence Blue...
In this episode, host Peter Panageas share with listeners his dad’s personal story with prostate cancer and how growing his facial hair in November opened the door to conversations with other men about preventive care. I sit down with Dr. Leonard Gomella of Jefferson Health and we discuss the facts every man should know about prostate cancer.
In episode seven of IBX: The Cover Story, I sit down with Amy Gallo, director of sales at Independence Blue Cross, and Sue Weldon, founder and CEO of Unite for HER, as they share their journeys with having breast cancer. We also discuss how her own cancer treatment inspired Sue to help thousands of women battling breast cancer every year through Unite for HER.
Host Peter Panageas shares a panel discussion hosted by blue cross and blue shield companies with leading voices on how to create a workplace culture of well-being to help support employee behavioral health. Panelist are Dr. Sonja Boone, Executive Director of Medical Policy Services, BlueCross BlueShield Association, Dylan Landers, Director, Business Group on Health, Amanda Smith, Chief Engagement Officer, Morgan Lewis & Bockius, a...
Host Peter Panageas reflects on Pride month and discusses how businesses can better support LGBTQ+ employees and their families. His guests are James Startare, VP of Benefits at Aramark; Vince Poplaski, VP of Executive Compensation at Aramark and the Co-Chair of Aramark's PRIDE employee resource group; Miyumi Fair, Associate Knowledge Management Analyst at Independence Blue Cross and a member of the Independence PRIDE associate res...
Every year National Nurses Month invites us to focus on the value of nursing, nurses, and their essential role in our community. This year, as a result of the pandemic, our celebration comes with a new level of perspective. Host Peter Panageas speaks with nurse guests about their roles and experiences. Peter’s guests are Michelle Jackson-Ware an Asthma Care Coordinator at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a winner of the ...
How and when will we achieve herd immunity and return to “normal” life after COVID-19? Host Peter Panageas asks his guests about variants, vaccines and the importance of maintaining safety precautions at this pivotal moment in the pandemic. Peter’s guests are Dr. Reetika Kumar, vice president of strategic clinical solutions and market medical executive at Independence; Peter Hotz, president & CEO of vybe urgent care; and Lorina Mar...
What will the post-pandemic workplace look like? Host Peter Panageas asks the experts about their plans and predictions. Peter’s guests are Jeanie Heffernan, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Independence Blue Cross and Caryn Noble, Vice President, Benefits at Tokio Marine Group, TMNA.
In this episode, Peter Panageas SVP & President Market of IBX and Dr. Ursina Teitelbaum of the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center talk about how COVID-19 has accelerated the use of telemedicine. Both share their personal experiences with Telemedicine from three perspectives: the patient, the caregiver, and the doctor. And both weigh in on whether or not we think telemedicine is here to stay. Get the show notes for ...
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