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IBC is currently recruiting physicians from a number
of medical specialties to provide us with expert clinical
input during the development and maintenance
of our medical coverage policies. Medical policies
are research-based documents that communicate
coverage of medical services for our members,
including medical devices, injectable and infusible
drugs and biologics, and medical and surgical
procedures. In addition, medical policies provide
guidelines for obtaining benefits and reimbursement in
accordance with the member's benefits plan.
As a consultant, you would be responsible for
evaluating and providing feedback on the scientific
evidence and local standards of care addressed in our
medical policies. You would evaluate proposed medical
policies based on your areas of expertise and be paid
a consulting fee. Your contributions could significantly
impact the medical policies that IBC establishes, which
in turn affect the delivery of health care in our region.
At this time, IBC is seeking physician consultants in the
following specialties:
- medical oncology
- ophthalmology
- orthopedic surgery
- pain management
- radiation oncology
Qualifications
To qualify as a consultant, you must:
- maintain board certification in each specialty for
which you wish to consult;
- maintain an active clinical practice in each specialty
for which you wish to consult;
- understand and agree to our conflict of interest
statement, which is available upon request prior
to participation and is reviewed and reaffirmed
annually;
- understand and agree to our confidentiality
statement;
- maintain a high ethical standard, evidenced by the
absence of any IBC investigation into personal or
group claims practices.
Become a consultant
If you meet these criteria and are interested in
sharing your expertise as a consultant, please
submit your curriculum vitae by email to
IBCMedicalPolicy@ibx.com or by mail to:
George S. Fenimore, DNP, RN
Director, Medical & Claim Payment Policy
Independence Blue Cross
1901 Market Street, 29th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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