Tim Vessel, who is passionate about helping underserved communities achieve better health outcomes, has thrived at Cigna for his entire career. His team works with existing clients and new business opportunities in South Texas and Louisiana to develop, implement, and refine employer-specific solutions to optimize the performance of their health care programs.

Let's take a look at supplemental features that might appeal to the broad spectrum of Medicare beneficiaries in various situations and stages of life.

Vitality is the ability to pursue life with health, strength, and energy. The Cigna Group found that people 65 and older have the highest average vitality score of any age group, and those scores increase steadily from the ages of 65 to 80.

Oncology treatment options continue to grow exponentially, yet 47% of prescribed regimes do not follow the latest recommendations. Read on to see how our unique methodology helps providers fill gaps in knowledge and guides the way to optimum care.

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and older adults are helping drive its popularity. Dr. Grant Tarbox, a national medical executive with Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare business and an avid pickleballer, emphasized important tips for seniors to play pickleball safely.

Avoiding sunburn and minimizing exposure to dangerous ultraviolet (UV) rays involves more than applying sunscreen before you and your family head to the beach, the pool, or the playground. Take the right precautions by keeping these simple tips in mind.

Detecting cancers early saves lives. Learn more about the steps Cigna Healthcare is taking to help plan members get the screening procedures they need to find cancers and pre-cancers before they can spread, making treatment and the recovery process easier.

Pack right and pack light for summer vacation, including camping, car rides, flights, and cruises. These tips will help you plan a healthy family trip.

A new study from Cigna Healthcare has found that patients prescribed pegfilgrastim — an injected medicine that reduces the risk of infection during chemotherapy — experience better health outcomes when the treatment is administered in their homes rather than a hospital setting.

Primary care physicians (PCPs) play an essential role in health care. We spoke with Dr. Brittany McArthur, a primary care physician for Evernorth Care Group, for tips in finding the PCP who’s right for you.

Most Americans have become familiar with Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, but have you ever heard of EGWP? We're breaking down all you need to know about these Employer Group Waiver Plans for Medicare-eligible retirees.

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Learn how to reduce your risk, what the common symptoms are, and how to be screened for colon cancer.

While an annual checkup is important for everyone, that’s especially true for older adults. Read these 5 tips for seniors to address potential health concerns and develop a plan for better health during their annual wellness exam.

When you or a loved one has a medical emergency or serious issue, choosing how and where to seek help can be overwhelming. We asked Dr. Peter W. McCauley Sr., a medical officer for Cigna Healthcare, for tips on when to visit an emergency room, an urgent care center, or a virtual care provider.

With the start of winter, the risk of slips and falls increases, especially for older adults. We sat down with Dr. J.B. Sobel, who serves as chief medical officer for Medicare products at Cigna Healthcare, to talk about his advice on fall prevention.

Fifteen years ago, as her weight was at an all-time high, Stacey Barga hit rock bottom. Through perseverance and determination, she's lost more than 220 pounds. Read on to learn about her weight loss journey and her advice to others.

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.

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.

More than 1 in 5 Americans work as unpaid caregivers for loved ones, often while holding a paying job and struggling to make time for themselves. This advice can help with the balancing act.

Cigna Healthcare has partnered with Alegis Care to offer home visits to Medicare Advantage customers living with multiple chronic health conditions.

A registered dietitian offers strategies and shortcuts to help you get your meals and snacks on track.

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.

These simple steps can protect you, your loved ones, and your community during flu season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance want plans that cover behavioral and physical health care needs, according to a new AHIP survey.

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.

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.

In a recent podcast for Becker's Hospital Review, Neema Stephens, national medical director of health equity at Cigna, spoke to trends in mental health, maternal health, and some of the work Cigna is doing in driving health equity.

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.

It’s been a challenging summer already for many older Americans, and it’s not over yet.

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.

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.

Working women – and all women – needed support before the pandemic, and the events of the last two-plus years have increased those needs, sometimes greatly. Providing the resources their employees need is a win-win for workers and employers alike.

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, which is observed each April in the United States, we bring you the story of a Cigna employee living with autism: Jennifer, a patient care advocate for Express Scripts Pharmacy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A new whitepaper from Cigna shows that virtual care can help to drive down health care costs for customers.

Five Cigna health coaches provide tips and words of encouragement to help people along the road to healthier habits.

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.

Taking steps to improve employees’ health and well-being can increase satisfaction and encourage retention, whether they are working on site, at home, or in both locations.

Whether you’re trying to select an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plan, Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan, or an employer-sponsored plan, you’ll have a variety of choices – which can make your choice complicated.