Cigna Healthcare’s U.S. employer chief strategy officer Heather Dlugolenski spoke on the evolution of benefits design in a recent fireside chat with Employee Benefit News.

Teachers, school librarians, counselors, and other education professionals work hard every day to create a successful learning environment. However, they are encountering significant challenges that extend beyond their classrooms to impact their personal health.

About 1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime, second in prevalence only to all types of skin cancer and accounting for about 1 in 3 cancer diagnoses in the United States. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. workforce and, as such, the top driver of employers' total oncology care costs.

Virtual care can complement traditional in-person care by providing more convenience and choices in how to manage individual health and wellness.

Cigna Healthcare has partnered with Paytient to offer a solution for their health plan members to manage unexpected out-of-pocket dental care costs.

Take a look at some of the key expectations and behaviors of dental patients, which can help guide employers on benefit considerations that will support a more satisfying care experience for their employees.

Serious health issues can affect anyone in our society, and health care workers are no exception. Read more to learn about the challenges and solutions for enhancing the health and vitality of health care workers.

Cigna Healthcare and HelloFresh have joined forces to provide free meal kits to communities in need through joint support of HelloFresh's Meals with Meaning program and to offer exclusive discounts for nutritious HelloFresh meal kits to as many as 12 million people through their employers.

More people have recognized the value and convenience of virtual care. So it is no surprise that new service options continue to pop up, with the latest choices.

Health and nutrition are a vital part of good health, and Cigna Healthcare is committed to promoting healthy eating and enabling access to healthful foods in communities across the United States.

Many employers are implementing prevention and early intervention plans to help head off the business costs of cardiodiabesity conditions.

Learn about Cigna Healthcare’s unique dental care model designed to help people and businesses thrive.

Brett Winingham leads the sales and account management teams charged with maintaining and expanding Cigna Healthcare's employer-sponsored health plan business throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

Lack of access to fresh, healthful foods puts people at increased risk for a variety of health issues. Cigna Healthcare is working to promote proper nutrition and increase food security, which are crucial for maintaining the health and vitality of the customers and communities we serve.

Many people have put off their regular dental checkups and cleanings during the recent pandemic, and at least one-third of American adults continue to skip seeing the dentist each year. Here’s why regular visits to the dentist are important not just for good oral health, but for your overall health as well.

Unaddressed emotional and mental health issues among employees can lead to reduced productivity on the job, By recognizing these issues among their staff, as well as helping those employees connect to care and services, managers can help create and maintain an emotionally supportive work environment.

The topics of health and health care can be complex and confusing, with discussions often full of technical terms and jargon. This article offers five ways doctors and health care professionals can achieve clear and simple clinical conversations, which are essential to helping people better manage their health.

While digital technology can never replace the health care experience, it can complement in-person care to help drive down costs, make care more personalized, and improve health outcomes. Cigna Healthcare conducts extensive research to offer members the most effective digital options that can support their individual health needs.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are already a major impediment to workforce health and job performance, and the potential for a costly MSK-related hospitalization can add to employee stress and anxiety.

With many employees heading back to their offices and worksites, we offer some tips to help them and your coworkers stay healthy, productive, and fulfilled during working hours – from preventing the spread of sickness to maintaining work-life balance.

Dental anxiety can lead to untreated dental problems and poor oral health. Fortunately, a new online tool enables Cigna Healthcare commercial and individual plan members to use their smartphone to check their teeth for potential dental problems.

While the upcoming school year offers children exciting experiences and challenges, it may also cause feelings of stress and anxiety. Here are some steps parents can take to help alleviate their children’s concerns and prepare them for their return to school.

Sometimes everyday stress can become so overwhelming that we cannot focus on what we are doing. Here are six tips for instant relief so you can tackle your tasks with a calmer and clearer mind.

With increasing demands and endless to-do lists to fulfill, it is easy to forgo sleep to get more done. However, lack of sleep can lead to accidents and serious health issues. If you are not catching enough Zs, try these simple tips to help you get the sleep you need.

Half of the people with a behavioral health condition do not receive adequate treatment, which can have adverse consequences for them and their employers. The Cigna Total Behavioral Health program will launch new enhancements to better help employees find effective treatment and navigate the care process.