Older patients who lack a primary care physician tend to piece together their care, consulting specialists for chronic conditions and visiting acute-care facilities for routine or urgent needs.

Health literacy is an essential part of health care. For example, good health literacy enables people to know why, how, and when to get preventive care, like screenings or vaccines, to understand dosage instructions, and to be aware of the adverse reactions that are associated with their medications.

Read on for some of the key insights and to learn more about The Cigna Group Foundation’s new $27 million, multiyear philanthropic and community engagement initiative.

In this episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Dr. Neema Stephens of The Cigna Group explores the health equity landscape – including industry challenges, barriers to care, and ways The Cigna Group is partnering with customers, clients, and communities to improve outcomes.