IBC is currently recruiting physicians to participate in the review of medical
policies related to a number of medical specialties. These physicians would be
responsible for evaluating and providing feedback on the scientific evidence
and local standards of care addressed in our medical policies. Medical policies
are research-based documents that allow us to evaluate the medical necessity of
services, devices, drugs and biologics, and procedures for our members. In
addition, medical policies provide guidelines for obtaining benefits and
reimbursement in accordance with the member's benefits plan.
As a consultant, you will evaluate proposed medical policies based on your
areas of expertise and be paid a consulting fee. Your contributions will
significantly impact the medical policies that IBC establishes, which affect
the delivery of health care in our region.
At this time, IBC is seeking physician consultants in the following specialties:
cardiology
interventional radiology
medical genetics
pain management
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
george.fenimore@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