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Record numbers of Americans are dying of opioid overdoses, yet medication-assisted treatment is utilized far too infrequently. Cigna Healthcare is working to change that as part of a strategy to reduce overdoses from drugs such as fentanyl, heroin, and oxycodone.
Oct 3, 2022 -
These simple steps can protect you, your loved ones, and your community during flu season.
Sep 29, 2022 -
From understanding health benefits and care needs, to deciphering new technologies and digital tools, navigating health care is full of challenges. However, business can help their employees make the most of their options by ensuring they fully understand and optimize their choices.
Sep 19, 2022 -
High medical costs are inevitable. But they’re also predictable and manageable with the right data. Employers must understand the needs of their employees, in order to anticipate, address and manage high medical costs.
Sep 19, 2022 -
How can parents determine if their children may need professional help with behavioral problems? Cigna’s Dr. Stuart Lustig, a child psychiatrist, offers his insights and advice.
Sep 14, 2022 -
Flu season is almost in full swing, and older adults, and seniors in particular, need to be extra cautious. To make a case for the flu vaccine among Medicare-eligible adults, we scoured the web for stats on some of the dangers that the flu poses for older adults, the complications it can cause, as well as the efficacy and benefits of getting the shot.
Sep 12, 2022 -
Looking for a Medicare Advantage plan? Understanding star ratings – and knowing where to find them – can help you select the plan that's best for you.
Sep 8, 2022 -
Dr. Leslie Barakat, a pediatrician and senior medical director for Cigna, has advice about keeping children as safe as possible now that they are back in the classroom.
Sep 2, 2022 -
We sat down with Cigna's Dr. Alla Zilbering to explore the health barriers that the senior population faces, as well as what providers and the health care industry as a whole should be doing to reduce gaps in care and improve health outcomes for all Americans.
- Healthcare Expertise
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- Healthier Communities
- Leader Perspectives
- Our Company
- Whole Person Health
Sep 1, 2022 -
As virtual health care continues to grow, physicians and patients are utilizing technology to build relationships. We interviewed Dr. Vontrelle Roundtree, MDLIVE’s interim chief medical officer, to share her thoughts about the doctor-patient relationship and how it can thrive with virtual care.
Aug 26, 2022 -
Sachin Joshi, chief data and analytics engineering officer at Evernorth, recently sat down at VentureBeat Transform 2022 to discuss the ways Cigna is using data science, predictive modeling, and machine learning to improve patient health outcomes, reduce costs, and fix a fragmented health care system.
Aug 24, 2022 -
Monkeypox, also called MPX, has been making headlines as of late. But, what exactly is Monkeypox? How did it come about, and what does it look like when a person contracts it? We tapped the expertise of Dr. Mark Netoskie, a market medical executive at Cigna, to answer these questions and more.
Aug 22, 2022 -
If you’ve ever been confused by a health insurance term such as coinsurance, deductible, or premium – to name a few – you are not alone. We take a look at some of the most common health insurance terms, what they mean, how insurance works, and the differences in the types of coverage out there.
Aug 18, 2022 -
The gender-affirmation process can be a long, complex, and emotional roller coaster. Learn about Cigna's My Personal Champion team, which works to make gender-affirming care as simple and easy as possible.
- Healthcare Expertise
- Customer Stories
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- Healthier Communities
- Our Company
- People & Culture
- Whole Person Health
Aug 16, 2022 -
Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance want plans that cover behavioral and physical health care needs, according to a new AHIP survey.
Aug 10, 2022 -
The cost for prescription drugs can vary widely. But, there are steps that people can take to ensure they get the most bang for their buck. Below, we dive into some of the ways that you can save money at the pharmacy counter.
Aug 9, 2022 -
Scams are rampant in today’s world, in health care and other areas. While anyone of any age can be targeted, older adults are particularly at risk. Last year, fraud cost U.S. seniors more than $1.5 billion. Here is some advice that can help older adults – and younger people, too – protect themselves from scams.
Aug 4, 2022 -
Biosimilars represent a meaningful opportunity to reduce drug spending by as much as $375 billion over the next decade. Cigna is committed to driving greater value and lower costs where clinically appropriate for our customers and clients. As a longtime advocate for greater availability of biosimilars, we have worked for a decade to advance the pathways needed to bring biosimilars to market.
Aug 2, 2022 -
At Cigna Healthcare, our diabetes care solutions are built around a whole-person health strategy. The aim is to help identify, prevent and manage diabetes by connecting individuals to the right level of care. We look at some of the ways our approach has helped patients save money, and improves medication adherence and health outcomes.
Jul 28, 2022 -
Sherry Doble, a claims manager at Cigna, was diagnosed with pre-diabetes, a serious health condition where blood sugars are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. She shares her personal story about enrolling in Omada, Cigna’s diabetes prevention program, and how it changed her life for the better.
- Healthcare Expertise
- Digital Health
- Our Company
- People & Culture
- Whole Person Health
- Workforce Health & Well-Being
Jul 14, 2022 -
To better understand the current state of employee health and well-being, we scoured the web to collect some of the most relevant stats on the behavioral challenges the workforce is currently grappling with, specific demographics experiencing challenges, how American workers define health and well-being, and how employers are showing up for their people.
Jul 12, 2022 -
Fostering a healthy workforce isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s good for business. A new study quantifies the business ROI of investing into the health and well-being of employees. Here are some of the top findings.
Jul 8, 2022 -
At Cigna, we believe that there are four key areas where a health plan can contribute to a business’s growth strategy.
- Healthcare Expertise
- Digital Health
- Leader Perspectives
- Our Company
- People & Culture
- Pharmacy Care
- Whole Person Health
- Workforce Health & Well-Being
Jun 24, 2022 -
Today’s employers know the importance of encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, and workers thrive when their organizations encourage them to live their healthiest lives.
- Healthcare Expertise
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
- Healthier Communities
- Whole Person Health
- Workforce Health & Well-Being
Jun 23, 2022 -
Four years ago, Sondra Workman lost a loved one to suicide. As she grieved, she pledged to do something to help others: to learn and share techniques that can help prevent suicides. Cigna, her employer, gave her paid time off work and funding to amplify her efforts through its Community Ambassadors Fellowship program.
Jun 21, 2022 -
It’s been a challenging summer already for many older Americans, and it’s not over yet.
Jun 20, 2022 -
Patients may not be aware that infusion centers are quality sites of care that are often more affordable options for receiving infusions for complex conditions such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, hemophilia, and hepatitis C.
Jun 9, 2022 -
According to numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 50% of people in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. Yet less than half of these individuals will seek the treatment they need.
Jun 6, 2022 -
Behavioral health disorders – which include dementia – affect one in five adults over 55, and older men have the highest suicide rate of any age group or gender. If you or a loved one are dealing with a behavioral health issue, these self-care tips can help.
May 31, 2022 -
Having conversations with our kids about their mental health can be tough, but it’s an important way to maximize and support their overall health and well-being. For inspiration on how to proceed, we asked Cigna employees to share what works for them. Continue reading for their tips and suggestions.
May 19, 2022 -
Th effects of the pandemic on teenage mental health is putting overwhelming demands on working parents, according to new research by Economist Impact, which was commissioned by Cigna.
May 11, 2022 -
The stresses and strains of the COVID-19 pandemic have also had an impact on substance use. According to research, about 49% of the U.S. workforce has either an alcohol or substance misuse problem. We look at some of the ways employers can make the space for people with an alcohol or drug misuse problem to come forward and get help.
Apr 18, 2022 -
New research cements the notion that employers need to take an active role in employee mental health.
Apr 14, 2022 -
Ginger founder Karan Singh sits down with us to talk about mental health and how digital technology has the power to remove barriers to access and bring more personalized care to all.
Apr 11, 2022 -
We need to move beyond looking only at physical health – and understand that the mind and the body are connected and both contribute to health and well-being.
Apr 8, 2022 -
David Evans and Associates, Inc., partnered with Cigna to reimagine its employee well-being strategy during the pandemic. The professional services consultancy moved away from just focusing on physical health to providing employees with more holistic support.
Mar 25, 2022 -
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the health and well-being of children.
Mar 23, 2022 -
According to new research from AHIP, the cost to patients and their health plans is particularly high when specialty drugs are administered to patients in a hospital setting. The key finding: Specialty pharmacies are the more affordable option.
Mar 17, 2022 -
Cigna has announced an additional $450 million investment in Cigna Ventures, our corporate venture fund focused on finding and partnering with health tech startups as they look to become a catalyst for bold new opportunities to improve people's health and make health care more affordable, simple, and predictable.
Mar 7, 2022 -
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the inextricable link between employee health and well-being, and business and economic success, as evidenced in a recent study by Economist Impact, commissioned by Cigna.
- Healthcare Expertise
- Digital Health
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
- Healthier Communities
- Our Company
- People & Culture
- Whole Person Health
- Workforce Health & Well-Being
Mar 3, 2022 -
Prior authorization – also called preauthorization, preapproval, and precertification – is a tool that helps health plans protect patient health and safety and improve affordability by reducing unnecessary costs.
Feb 24, 2022 -
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, three in five adults reported feelings of loneliness. These feelings, as well as stress, anxiety and depression, have intensified as the pandemic lingers.
Feb 22, 2022 -
Cleaning teeth and preventing cavities are important, but regular dental care for children is about much more than that. A variety of issues, such as how teeth are aligned, can cause lasting problems unless they are caught and addressed early on, said Dr. Cary Sun, Cigna’s chief dental officer.
Feb 11, 2022 -
To better understand the virtual care landscape we sat down with Dr. William Lopez, national medical director for virtual care at Evernorth, Cigna Corporation’s health services business. Read on to get some insights around how virtual care will augment and complement the health care experience.
Feb 1, 2022 -
In addition to issues accessing tests, the accuracy of home tests is often questioned – along with how to select the best tests, how to use them, and when to use them. In this article, we answer some of the most common questions about at-home testing and more.
Jan 26, 2022 -
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, parents might feel like they’re scrambling to keep up with the best ways to safeguard their children. We asked Dr. Steve Miller, Cigna clinical advisor, for his latest guidance based on parents’ most common questions.
Jan 26, 2022 -
A new whitepaper from Cigna Healthcare shows that virtual care can help to drive down health care costs for customers.
Jan 20, 2022 -
Five Cigna health coaches provide tips and words of encouragement to help people along the road to healthier habits.
Jan 18, 2022 -
Data shows Cigna’s oncology case management program’s distress screening tool improves engagement and lowers costs.
- Healthcare Expertise
- Affordability
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
- Healthier Communities
- Whole Person Health
Jan 18, 2022 -
For those of us who are covered by a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) it’s currently the time of the year when deductibles reset. However, even during the deductible stage, you can take steps to minimize your costs while maximizing your health. Here’s how.
Jan 7, 2022