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The Cigna Group's annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, which reports on our overall ESG performance, covers activities, and performance in the previous calendar-year.
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As we continue our work in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space, we have a lot to be proud of. See the findings of our Diversity Scorecard, which focuses on our DEI work across three areas: Culture and coworkers, clients and customers, and communities.
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Express Scripts announced key efforts to expand access to health care in rural communities through partnerships with independent pharmacies across the U.S.
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We utilize a variety of data sources and tools that allow us to analyze specific populations to understand their potential health disadvantages.
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Oncology treatments get more complex every day. Pairing subspecialists with community oncologists improves patient access to the best possible treatments while keeping their care close to home.
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Learn how The Cigna Group actively supports the LGBTQ+ community both within our workforce and in the communities we serve, including our customers, clients, and partners.
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With health equity growing in priority, benefits play an outsized role in helping manufacturing employees overcome disparities to live and thrive.
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In our latest episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Dr. Renee McLaughlin, national medical executive at Cigna Healthcare, explores ways employers can advance LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion, create a sense of belonging, and improve access to care and mental health.
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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are a fast-growing population that represent a myriad of cultures, languages, and traditions. Unfortunately, members of this community can face many challenges to achieving optimal health, wellness, and vitality.
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During the closing session of the Evernorth Outcomes event, actress, author, and human rights activist Viola Davis shared her personal story of growing up in poverty, and challenged the audience to do all they can to ensure that health care becomes a basic human right for everyone.
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New research shows that the prevalence of postpartum depression increased during the pandemic. This is likely due to pandemic-related stressors such as social distancing, financial hardship, and increases in domestic violence, to name a few.
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Women are asking more from employers, and leaving companies in unprecedented numbers to get their needs met. Watch the video to learn how employers can support women’s health and well-being, and why it is more important than ever to build a culture of health in the workforce.
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Read more about the three Health Equity Action Award winners and how their programs are bringing health equity to life in the communities they serve.
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In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women's Day, learn about the ways in which The Cigna Group supports women both at our company and in the communities we serve.
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The Cigna Group honors the contributions of the African American and Black community throughout history. And while we have made a lot of progress as a society in working toward inclusion and equality for all – there is more work to be done.
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Improving access to regular cervical cancer screenings, especially for women in underserved communities, is key to reducing mortality rates.
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While the presence and impacts of social determinants of health extend far beyond the worksite, these are just some the steps employers can take to help improve the quality of life and health of their workforce in these areas.
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We sat down with Dr. Renee McLaughlin, national medical director for LGBTQ+ health and well-being at Cigna, to talk through some of the health disparities LGBTQ+ people face, what causes these disparities, and how providers can help reduce the stigma and discrimination this community faces.
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Black Americans are all too familiar with the impact of health disparities in America. Generational inequities, racism, and social injustice have led to barriers to care within health care system, placing many Black Americans at a disadvantage.
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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.
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Look at some of the ways our approach to diabetes care has helped patients save money, and improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
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Cigna has a dedicated team whose sole focus is making health equity a part of how our company does business.
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Hispanics are a growing segment of the United States population, representing 19% of people living in the U.S. In spite of this growth, health disparities remain an issue.
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Imagine this: You’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19. After running additional tests, the doctor brings unexpected news. You also have Type 2 diabetes.
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Building cultural competency among health care providers is key to making diabetes management easier for Black patients.
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Cigna has resources that can help. Cigna has made access to a website that can locate programs and services, like free or low-cost housing, food, education, transportation and more, available to anyone in a given community.
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