Cigna Healthcare and the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to offer exclusive health benefit plans to small businesses.

Autumn Stewart has always been aware of her family history with diabetes. She saw her doctor on a regular basis and kept track of her blood sugar numbers. Nevertheless, she found herself in the emergency room experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening.

Customer experience, condition-specific care, measurement-based behavioral health care, and generative AI are key trends to watch.

By focusing on prevention and early detection, implementing wellness programs for the entire family, and offering comprehensive benefit plans that cover specialized care, employers can significantly improve workforce health and productivity, which helps mitigate the cost burden of chronic conditions.

Diabetes is a chronic illness that can cause a host of health problems, including foot injuries and infections. Thankfully, prevention can help individuals living with diabetes stay a step ahead.

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.

Cancer has a profound impact on individuals, employers, and the health care system. Addressing these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach, including continued research, policy changes, and support systems for those affected.

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.

Tune in to learn about ways to build an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees struggling with mental health conditions and for tips on ways employers can strengthen their approach to family behavioral health.

Behavioral health issues are a critical challenge for the United States, affecting millions of people and imposing significant costs on employers and the economy.