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      • 2020 Press Releases
        • First Night Buffalo announces virtual entertainment
        • First Night Buffalo 2021
        • This fall’s Health & Wellness Challenge to kick off on October 19
        • IH announces its Medicare Advantage Product Portfolio for 2021
        • New innovative product offerings for 2021
        • Join Buffalo Bills Legends at the Huddle for Hunger Food Drive
        • Independent Health Announces Rate Decreases for 2021
        • Reddy Bikeshare Expands
        • Brook Health Companion app Launches enhanced nutrition feature
        • $1.00 Annual Passes Available to Essential Workers
        • Helping Employers Address Mental Illness
        • Independent Health to Continue Covering All Costs for COVID-19 treatment
        • J.D. Power Recognizes Independent Health for Highest Member Satisfaction
        • Free Wellness Bags and Produce to East Side Families
        • WNY Community Leaders Pledge Personal Financial Support
        • Spring Health & Wellness Challenge
        • IH Partners with Brook to Provide WNY Access to Support During COVID-19
        • Reddy Bikeshare Best Results Yet
      • 2019 Press Releases
        • Thousands of Western New Yorkers take part in the HWC
        • Independent Health recognized as one of the best insurance companies
        • East Aurora Good for the Neighborhood
        • The Buffalo Bills and Independent Health renew partnership
        • IHA once again among the nations highest-rated health plans
        • Reddy Bike Photo Scavenger Hunt
        • Health & Wellness Challenge achieves participation milestone
        • Independent Health announces new partnership with HealthEquity
        • Media statement regarding privacy event
        • This years Kids Run to feature families fitness and fun
        • 10th Health & Wellness Challenge to kick off on April 29
        • Reddy BikeShare to Launch in Niagara Falls
        • Health & Wellness Challenge inspires thousands to live healthier
      • 2018 Press Releases
        • Advancing Safe Cost-Effective Treatment of Chronic Eye Conditions
        • Patient-driven partnership
        • IHA 4.5 Star Rated Medicare Plan for 2019
        • The Important Role of PCPs
        • Get Healthy and be Rewarded
        • IHA among top plans for lowest number of complaints
        • Medicare open enrollment period
        • Independent Health among the nation’s highest-rated health plans
        • IH Provides Federal Officials With Input
        • Good for the Neighborhood offers free health screenings
        • NYS Senator Jacobs Secures $50,000
        • Independent Health partners with Zipongo
        • Reddy Bikeshare to Celebrate Two Years in the City
        • This Spring’s Health and Wellness Challenge a Huge Success
        • Case Study: Unique partnership has led to improved medication adherence
        • Brook and Independent Health Forge Strategic Partnership
        • Reddy Bikeshare Expands to NFTA-Metros LaSalle Rail Station
        • Celebrate 30 years of family fun and fitness at this years Kids Run
        • Step up and take the Health & Wellness Challenge
        • Case Study: Changing the Way Urology Care is Delivered
        • Reddy Bikeshares Second Season Pedals Past Year One
        • Health & Wellness Challenge Achieves Milestone
      • 2017 Press Releases
        • IH's Medicare Advantage Plans All Earn 4.5 Star Rating for Quality and Service
        • Achieve a healthier lifestyle by joining this fall’s Health & Wellness Challenge
        • Collaboration with Cardiologists
        • Special Report: Moving to a Value-Based Model of Health Care Delivery
        • IH Once Again Among the Nation's Highest-Rated Health Plans
        • IHF Awarded a $650,000 Grant to Support the Soccer for Success Program
        • IH Members Can Now Use Their Alexa-Enabled Device for Assistance
        • Reddy bikeshare Celebrates its First Year of Operation in the City of Buffalo
        • Thousands of WNYers participate in this spring’s Health & Wellness Challenge
        • IH Establishes New Company to Help Physicians Achieve Excellence
        • IHA Recognized as the Second Highest Ranked Plan in NY
        • Greater Buffalo Region selected for Innovative Primary Care Initiative
        • Thousands Expected to Take Part in This Years Kids Run
        • Get Rewarded for Being Healthy
        • Transformational Approach to Behavioral Health
        • Reddy Bikeshare Program in the City of Buffalo wraps up a successful first season
      • 2016 Press Releases
        • Ring in the New Year at First Night Buffalo
        • IH and Chautauqua Integrated Delivery System Announcement
        • IH & PAWNY Partnering to Improve Medication Adherence and Patient Outcomes
        • IHA named among 2017 Best Medicare Plans by U.S. News & World Report
        • Soccer for Success Program in Buffalo to be Showcased
        • IHA and the Buffalo Bills launch fifth Health & Wellness Challenge
        • Independent Health Again Among the Nation’s Highest-Rated
        • New Reddy Bikeshare Program Launched in the City of Buffalo
        • Top Major League Eaters to compete at Kale Yeah!
        • Thousands take part in this spring’s Independent Health and Buffalo Bills HWC
        • IHA and YMCA Buffalo Niagara Present Fitness in the Parks
        • Dr. Michael W. Cropp to serve as honorary chairman for 2016 Tour de Cure
        • IHA and the Buffalo Bills launch fourth Health & Wellness Challenge
        • IHA Launches “Reddy Bikeshare” in the City of Buffalo
        • IHA recognized by J.D. Power as the highest-ranked plan for member satisfaction
        • Promoting Communication Improves Patient Care
      • 2015 Press Releases
        • Grants awarded to support integration of behaviora
        • WNED-TV to Launch Health and Disease Prevention In
        • Good for the Neighborhood events
        • Independent Health recognized
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        • Independent Health among Best Companies to Work fo
        • Health & Wellness Challenge
        • Good for the Neighborhood promotes nutrition
        • Independent Healths Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions
        • Best Companies to Work for in New York
        • Independent Health Employees Raised
        • Independent Health reaccredited
        • 27th Annual Kids Run
        • Statement by Michael W. Cropp, M.D.
        • Health & Wellness Challenge recruits 4300
        • Soccer for Success program nets positive results
        • Free vision screenings offered
        • Achieving Healthier Lifestyles
        • Independent Health earns high marks from NCQA
        • Buffalo Bills featured in videos
        • DxID launches mobile app
        • Independent Health Pharmacy Report
        • Health and Wellness Challenge Kicks Off
        • Independent Health to Expand Wellness Program
        • Lowest Overall Complaint Rates Statewide
        • More Than 10,000 Step Up
        • Ring in the New Year at First Night Buffalo
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