As part of its ongoing efforts to promote health equity and inclusivity among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), The Cigna Group launched its Safe Swimming with Sickle Cell pilot program at...

Cigna Healthcare’s “Healthier You” event provided free preventive care screenings and wellness education in partnership with local health care providers, hospitals, transportation services, and the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a Cigna Healthcare client that hosted the event at its training facility.

Just over a year ago, Cigna Healthcare launched the Community Health Worker pilot in Houston, TX and Memphis, TN, playing a crucial role in connecting diabetes patients to benefits, services, and other resources to help them overcome social determinants of health (SDOH) like food insecurity and transportation issues.

In this episode of Health Unscripted, Evernorth's Eva Borden explores new data that reveals the depths of the challenges working parents face as they care for children with mental health concerns.

Evernorth Behavioral Health has more than doubled the number of contracted providers in its network over the past four years. Read on to learn some of the ways Evernorth partners with network providers to advance behavioral care.

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.

The convergence of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes – known as cardiodiabesity – represents a serious health challenge in the United States.

While most people know how to access medical care, a large number are unsure of how to navigate the behavioral health system. The Cigna Group is working constantly to help our customers find and get the care they need, when they need it.

When youths struggle with their mental health, the effect extends far beyond the people close to them. That is among the key findings of new research, which outlines the role employers can play in curbing the youth mental health crisis by better supporting families.

The Cigna Group CEO David Cordani recently spoke to a room full of CEOs at an event hosted by the Boston College Chief Executives Club. His core message to his peers: Vitality is an important tool in reducing societal health challenges.

In this episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Heather Dlugolenski of Cigna Healthcare explores a number of trends employers should keep an eye on in 2024 and beyond.

A new report from the CDC has some worrying findings related to health care workers in the United States, who increasingly report harassment, burnout, and poor mental health as consequences of the job.

Loneliness – which can leave people feeling anxious, disconnected and emotionally isolated – now affects 58% of adults in the United States. The Cigna Group’s Vitality in America study looks at loneliness through the lens of vitality, providing new insights.

Despite the challenges facing many veterans and members of the military, these cohorts of individuals are living their lives with greater vitality than the general population in the United States.

New research by The Cigna Group finds that while Generation Z adults continue to report the lowest levels of vitality of all U.S. adults, they are gaining ground in some dimensions of health. Helping Gen Z find ways to meaningfully contribute to their communities could improve their mental health, vitality, and sense of belonging and help them to forge social connections.

Although American adults continue to struggle with their physical, emotional, and financial health and well-being, a new study from The Cigna Group has found that their optimism is up year over year.

In this episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Dr. J.B. Sobel, chief medical officer for Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage business, discusses new research that finds seniors exhibit a higher degree of vitality than any other age group.

New research shows American parents still face hurdles in getting mental health care for their teens, and as a result are looking outside of traditional channels for help.

The Cigna Group’s annual Global Women’s Summit, a two-day employee experience featuring motivational sessions, panels, and presentations from industry experts and inspiring leaders across the enterprise.

Learn more about the impact of Healthier Kids For Our Future, The Cigna Group Foundation’s $25 million initiative to fight food insecurity and improve the mental health and emotional well-being of children.

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.

Our research found that the average vitality score for working mothers is higher than the average score of other employed women but falls slightly below that of all working adults. Read more on how to sustain a supportive work environment in order to retain the skills and talents of working mothers.

In our second episode of the "Health Unscripted" podcast, Eva Borden, president of Behavioral Health at Evernorth, shares her insights on the future of mental health care and how a more proactive, guided and data-driven approach to care improves patient outcomes.

In our first episode of "Health Unscripted," a new podcast from The Cigna Group, our chairman and CEO David Cordani, shares his perspective on leading a purpose-driven organization.

Public sector employees play a crucial role in various aspects of American life. We explore the correlation between vitality, health, and productivity within the public workforce, as they strive to have a positive impact on the individuals and communities they serve.

Learn more about the Brave of Heart Fund and its lasting impact to inspire and uplift future generations and to support the families of frontline health care workers who lost their lives in the fight against COVID-19.

Joan Gitau, who lives in Nairobi and works in nurse case management for Cigna Healthcare International Markets, partnered with the Heels4Pads Foundation to increase access to sanitary napkins and reduce stigma around menstruation in a school in Kenya.

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.

As workplaces – and the workforce – in the United States continue to evolve, women grapple with more challenges and lower vitality than their male counterparts, according to research from The Cigna Group.

The Cigna Group recently examined the relationship between vitality, health, and productivity – surveying more than 10,000 U.S. adults. One of the key findings: Healthcare workers have among the lowest vitality across industries.

Last month New York Times best-selling author Daniel Pink sat down with The Cigna Group's Chief Health Officer, Dr. David Brailer, and Chief Digital and Analytics Officer, Katya Andresen.

We reached out to leaders across The Cigna Group and asked them to share their prediction on what the future of healthcare will look like. Their responses point to a healthcare experience that is digital-first, personalized for the individual, seamless and connected, and most importantly, patient-centric.

Offering supplemental benefits as part of a comprehensive package can enhance worker vitality, which has a host of advantages including better overall health, higher occupational confidence, and feeling supported at work.

If you don’t have health insurance through your job, choosing a health plan can feel overwhelming – but with the right information, finding affordable, quality healthcare can be simple.

Learn eight simple actions you can take each day to fuel your personal vitality and improve your health and well-being.

The employee wellness programs of today must take into account every component of a person's overall health and well-being.

As part of the Fortune Leadership Next podcast, CEO David Cordani sat down with Alan Murray, Fortune Media CEO, and Ellen McGirt, senior editor at Fortune Magazine to share his perspective on the future of healthcare and industry innovation.

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.

Watch Cigna chairman and CEO David Cordani discuss the importance of employee well-being with Fortune editor Ruth Umoh.

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.

Peter Freeburg, behavioral clinical strategist at Cigna, speaks to the mental health challenges that exist in the workforce today, and the employer imperative around fostering a more connected workforce that prioritizes health and well-being.

We asked Dr. Nalini Raju to share her knowledge on the newest booster, who's eligible for it, and how to stay healthy this fall and winter amid projections of a cold-weather surge in new variant cases.

By helping employees improve their vitality—at work, at home, and in their communities—employers can create a culture of health that addresses the challenges that burned-out or disengaged employees face, and stimulate better business outcomes.

Despite the challenges many veterans face, recent research from Cigna Corporation reveals that the veteran population is living with greater vitality than the general U.S. population.

Cigna developed the Evernorth Vitality Index to fill an emerging need as people and businesses recover from the pandemic and look to improve health and well-being.

Our research suggests vitality is a catalyst for growth, and that when it is considered, cared for and strengthened, vitality can help people achieve the healthiest versions of themselves and inspire a ripple effect that can fuel healthier, more engaged families, workplaces and communities.

Two years ago, Cigna Corporation created Evernorth – an organization dedicated to making health care better. Today, we’re celebrating our successes and looking forward to the future.

For inspiration on how to improve health and happiness at work, we recently asked our Cigna Corporation colleagues to share their top tips for simple, effective ways to add more vitality to the workday. Continue reading for their ideas and suggestions.

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.

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.

There have been many innovations in the last few years aimed at helping people manage their weight safely and effectively. Newer weight-loss regimens may include prescription weight-loss drugs, as well as tools and support for medication adherence and life-style changes.

Cigna’s leaders gathered recently in New York City for our first in-person Investor Day since the pandemic began. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Cordani and other company leaders spoke with the investment community and shareholders, illustrating the many ways we are delivering on our mission and investing in a rapidly changing future.

New data from Morning Consult, commissioned by Cigna, finds that more than half of U.S. adults (58%) are considered lonely, and that loneliness and mental health concerns often go hand-in-hand.

Cigna Chairman and CEO David Cordani sat down with Arianna Huffington, CEO of Thrive Global, to talk about worsening mental health among teens, the promise of pharmacological innovation, virtual care and the profound power of micro-communities.

The South Asian population is one of the fastest growing ethnic groups within the United States. The community is diverse – comprised of individuals with roots in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka – and faces a number of health care disparities.

Accredo specialty pharmacists, nurses and passionate customer advocates work hard to educate patients about their medications and provide them with the resources they need to manage their conditions.

Cigna CHRO Cindy Ryan discusses the people-focused transformation happening within businesses today and how it will shape the future of work in terms of how work gets done, when it gets done, and where it gets done. Read on for her expertise on what HR professionals need to do differently in 2022—and beyond.

Cigna Corporation Chairman and CEO David Cordani spoke with J.P. Morgan's Lisa Gill about the opportunities ahead in pharmaceutical innovation and personalized health care services.

Cigna Ventures, the strategic venture fund of Cigna Corporation, is tasked with unlocking bold new opportunities to improve people's health and make health care more affordable, simple, and predictable.

Many businesses are quickly scrambling to find ways to hold onto their talent, but they don’t always have the clarity needed to understand the underlying causes of the Great Resignation. While there are multiple reasons driving this mass exodus, not feeling valued and a lack of belonging are the top drivers, according to a recent study from the global consulting firm, McKinsey & Company.

Here are four areas of health care employers should keep a close eye on.

We reached out to leaders across Cigna Corporation and asked them to share their professional New Year’s resolution: What they aim to accomplish in 2022. Their answers point to a number of trends in business and leadership.

Among Black Americans, in particular, a great deal of mental health stigma persists.

In celebration of National Family Caregivers month this November, we decided to deep dive into the type of care and support America’s caregivers need.

In this exclusive interview, Cigna's Dr. Joe Nicholson deep dives into the skills and characteristics that are inherent in resilient people, as well as why resilience is critical for both veterans and their families.

Deployments can take a toll on the mental health of veterans and active duty members. In this article, we feature expertise from Army Staff Sgt. Earl Granville (pictured on the left), and others, around how we can better support veterans and break down mental health stigma.

In just 18 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything about life as we know it, including what employees have come to expect from their employers.

Experts from Cigna, Accenture, Economist Impact, and Business Group on Health sat down earlier this month to discuss employee expectations in today’s hybrid work environment, the impact of stress and burnout on business growth, as well as best practices to manage employee health and well-being.

Fall is in full swing and carved pumpkins, costumes, and spooky decorations are front-and-center. But with October 31st around the corner, we know there’s one tradition on kids’ minds: Halloween candy.

Fortune Anchor and Senior Special Correspondent Susie Gharib sat down with Cigna President and CEO David Cordani for a fireside chat on what the future of health care will look like.

Elise Labott, adjunct professor at American University, and David Cordani, president and CEO of Cigna, recently chatted about how the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the workplace, driving greater focus on employee health and well-being.

COVID-19 gave workforces a taste of remote work, which has raised questions about what the future of work should look like. According to Gartner, the future of work and employee well-being will require a hybrid approach.

Parents are understandably feeling anxious about sending their children, many of whom cannot be vaccinated, into school buildings.

Cigna's Jonathan Prokup speaks to his involvement with Achilles, deep diving into why it’s an important program for our company.

Virtual work offers flexibility and convenience – but as many people at Cigna and other places of work have learned over the past year, it means missing out on impromptu conversations with...

For many working parents, who have been hit particularly hard during the pandemic, the line between personal and professional lives has never been more blurred. They have to make sure their...

Cigna and Evernorth leaders spoke with investors, analysts and other business leaders Looking back, 2020 was a year that no one will ever forget. For Cigna, it further accelerated a number of...

Cigna's commitment to active and retired military members and their families runs deep, in the workplace, to the customers and communities we serve and beyond. Veterans Day each November 11 is a...

Resilience – or our ability to quickly recover from life’s challenges – can be positively impacted by our connections to others. The Cigna Resilience Index [PDF] found people who have a...

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our lives have been turned upside down. This is also true for children. To help parents keep their children physically and emotionally healthy, Cigna Medical...

By Susan Stith, vice president of diversity, inclusion, civic affairs and the Cigna Foundation For more than 12 million American children, the next meal may not come with options, or worse, is not...