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.

This Veterans Day, we’re reflecting on our commitment to support veterans and those currently serving who selflessly dedicate their lives to protecting our country.

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.

We sat down with some of the employees who participated in our recent, coordinated, week of volunteerism to hear about ways they volunteered their time.

For Cigna, the safety and well-being of the people and communities we serve is our highest priority, and we are taking a number of steps to help our customers access the care they need as easily as possible.

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.

Learn more about the different ways Cigna is taking action to protect, empower, and uphold a diverse workforce, and meet some of our external partners and internal employee resource groups that help us to achieve our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Cigna has a number of different programs in place to ensure that we are fostering a more inclusive workplace for our Hispanic coworkers, and we are also making a positive impact on Hispanics living in the communities that we serve. Lets take a look at some of the highlights of our efforts.

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.

The Great Resignation isn’t over. Explore some statistics that can help us reflect on the current state of our workforce, look ahead to the forces redefining work as we know it, and better understand how companies and employees alike are changing their priorities in the wake of this massive shift taking place.

The gender-affirmation process can be a long, complex, and emotional roller coaster. Learn about Cigna's My Personal Champion team, which works to make gender-affirming care as simple and easy as possible.

Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is more than just the right thing to do. It can drive measurable business impact. We take a look at some statistics that demonstrate the impact that a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy can have on workforces and business results.

As part of our Cigna Connects program, we are advancing a wide range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Keep reading to get a pulse on key actions we took throughout 2021 to continue our ESG leadership.

For nearly 15 years, Cigna has promoted the identification of health disparities and influenced the development of solutions that result in improved outcomes among our customers, our workforce, and in the communities we serve. We do this by utilizing a variety of data sources and tools that allow us to analyze customer populations to understand their potential health disadvantages.

Cigna's Diversity Scorecard report looks at our company's goal-oriented approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, highlighting actions we’re taking to make meaningful change in three key areas — colleagues, clinical, and communities. Have a look at some of the programs and initiatives from 2021 that we are most proud of across these three important areas.

As we mark the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 2022, we’re taking a closer look at color blindness and encouraging employers to drive awareness among their employees.

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.

To celebrate Juneteenth, catch up on some of the actions Cigna has taken since the launch of our Building Equity and Equality Program and learn about new initiatives and partnerships that we’re proud to introduce in 2022.

Cigna has a dedicated team whose sole focus is making health equity a part of how our company does business. Get an inside look on how the team is driving meaningful change across our organization.

We take a look at the Brave of Heart Fund and how it has helped more than 900 families of frontline workers who died in the battle against COVID-19.

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.

Cigna has been named #24 on DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity. To celebrate this prestigious award, we look at some of Cigna's achievements and how we are fostering a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable business culture and building healthier communities for those we serve.

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.

At Cigna, partnering with and supporting diverse suppliers is a key part of our strategy to deliver on our mission to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, Cigna hosted the 2022 Global Women’s Leadership Summit – featuring motivational sessions, panels, and presentations from industry experts and Cigna leaders.

It is crucial for organizations to recognize different forms of bias and work to support women in the workplace. To learn how we can collectively break patterns of conscious and unconscious bias, we spoke with three Cigna leaders who shared personal experiences and guidance.

People’s health and the health of our environment are inextricably linked. That’s precisely why environmental sustainability is deeply connected to Cigna’s mission to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve.

Building cultural competency among health care providers is key to making diabetes management easier for Black patients.

To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we asked women across Cigna Corporation to share a piece of career advice with their younger selves.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the inextricable link between employee health and well-being, and business and economic success, as evidenced in a recent study by Economist Impact, commissioned by Cigna.

The attack on Ukraine is a difficult and tragic situation, and collectively, we are thinking of the people in harm’s way and joining all those calling for peace.

In honor of Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women’s achievements and applaud the progress we’ve collectively made towards equity and equality, learn about the ways in which Cigna supports women both at our company and in the communities we serve.

Admiration from peers is the ultimate praise, which is what makes Fortune’s annual “World’s Most Admired Companies,” among the cream of the crop in recognition.

At Cigna, we’re committed to giving back to the global communities in which we live and work. And, we encourage our employees to do the same through our Community Ambassador Fellowship program.

We look at some best practices and tips for getting the most of your HR analytics when it comes to fostering DEI at your company.

Worldwide, Gen Z has surpassed millennials as the largest generation, making up 32% of the global population. This group of individuals is very different from generations past. In this article we look at some important facts about Generation Z, which point to how this cohort has the potential to impact workplace norms.

Growing up in a low-income Hispanic community in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Dr. Luis Torres saw how his opportunities were not the same as those of a different race and socioeconomic background. Learn about his upcoming work in the CEO Action for Racial Equity (CEOARE) fellowship.

Cigna actively supports the LGBTQ+ community both within our workforce and in the communities we serve, including our customers, clients, and partners.

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.

Data shows Cigna’s oncology case management program’s distress screening tool improves engagement and lowers costs.

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.

With the holidays in full swing, the Cigna Foundation is celebrating the season of giving with new partnerships that are meant to improve the lives of children and students – of all ages and education levels.

Cigna employees constantly demonstrate their passion, dedication, and empathy – and at no time is that more evident than around the holidays. We sat down to hear about ways they have volunteered their precious time to help those in need.

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.

Today, one in four people in America have a disability. We take a look at how and why employers are on the hook to drive disability awareness, equity, and inclusion, and offer advice on how to do so.

Healthy employees are good for business. Period.

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

New research from global consulting firm EY encourages companies both within and outside of the health care industry to consider health equity as a strategic imperative.

Cigna and FedEx are intentional about recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans — and we are better companies as a result.

Imagine this: You’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19. After running additional tests, the doctor brings unexpected news. You also have Type 2 diabetes.

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. That's why we will be celebrating...

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.

As part of our mission to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve, Cigna has donated $15,000 to the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (Food Shuttle) of North Carolina to provide healthy meals to people in need in Wake County.

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 DEI Scorecard, which focuses on Cigna's DEI work across three critical areas – colleagues, clinical, and communities.

Cigna is committed to creating and supporting a diverse supplier base — one that is reflective of our customer base. One way we are doing that is through the Cigna Supplier Mentor Protégé Program.

Dr. Michael Howell, MD, who is a regional medical executive for Cigna, is determined to combat vaccine misinformation in the Black community and for underrepresented minorities in general.

At Cigna, we are committed to making a positive, lasting impact on people we serve, communities in which we live and work, and the environment.

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

Dr. Paris DeSoto Butler has dedicated his career to reducing health care disparities and increasing the representation of minorities among surgeons.

We recently had an opportunity to sit down with our Enterprise DEI Council to discuss what DEI means to them.

The Cigna Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Cigna Corporation, is providing support for the Surfside Miami community following the tragic condo collapse that occurred on June 24, sending...

It has been more than a decade since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law and created more access to health coverage for millions of Americans. Since the inception of the ACA health insurance...

Candid conversations about complex topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion – especially in the workplace – may feel uncomfortable.

Cigna’s longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is deeply rooted in the company’s values and reinforced every day by its workforce. In an effort to continuously...

Having a culture that respects and celebrates what makes each of us unique fuels our mission and drives forward innovation that enables us to better serve our customers, clients, partners and...

There are many structural factors that impact gender disparities in mental health — education, literacy, poverty and gender roles — all have been further exacerbated by the pandemic.

To support India’s fight against COVID-19 and ensure continued access to essential health supplies and vaccines, the Cigna Foundation is donating $100,000 and will match eligible-employee donations.

Cigna teamed up with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the City of Scottsdale to run a new COVID-19 vaccination center, serving the community and helping to make vaccinations easy and convenient.

The world is reimagining how and where we work, collaborate and socialize. This may mean fewer offices, more open space or less furniture, but it doesn’t have to mean more landfill waste. This...

As demand has grown in the U.S. for mental health care and services, supply has struggled to keep up.

Achilles Freedom Team athletes have experienced some of the toughest challenges life has to offer. Cigna recently sat down with Master Sargent Cedric King and Staff Sargent Earl Granville, two...

At Cigna, we know we work best when we truly accept and celebrate our differences, and feel like we belong. Inclusion and equity runs strong in our culture because, in order to best serve our...

Cigna Medical Group (CMG) in Arizona is among the first in the country to provide the monoclonal antibody infusion therapy to high-risk COVID-19 patients in a non-hospital setting. This is part of...

Cigna earned a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRC) 2021 Corporate Equality Index.

To better help teachers and school administrators support the mental well-being of their students, Cigna Foundation is partnering with Mindful Schools.

Cigna is a proud member of CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Cigna is providing critical health care resources to a number of communities most at risk for COVID-19.

Every doctor, nurse, pharmacist and health care worker on the front line continues to make incredible sacrifices as the global pandemic persists.

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...

This year has accelerated the need for action and meaningful societal change.

COVID-19 has put many things on hold this year, but one thing it shouldn’t interrupt is preventative care.

They rush the scene when others are fleeing. They are the protectors and the helping hands. Emergency responders are used to saving lives, and now Cigna is making sure that these frontline workers...

While employers around the country are focused on how to safely reopen offices, Cigna is making it easier for them to provide employees with peace of mind.

Cigna and DiversityInc partnered this week to host a powerful discussion about systemic racism and pervasive inequality in America.

Cigna earned a score of 100% on the 2020 Disability Equality Index (DEI) and has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.

Cigna is committed to making health care more affordable, predictable and simple for all.

For the sixth year in a row, Cigna earned a spot among the top 100 companies in the United States for outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance.

As a leadership team – and even more so, as human beings – we wanted to acknowledge the heartbreaking events of this past week which have left people and communities grieving in the U.S.

While many people are avoiding hospitals right now due to concerns over COVID-19, it’s still critical that people get the needed care. A recent Cigna study found that pediatric hospitalizations...

Cigna has earned recognition among the Top 50 diverse, inclusive and equitable companies in the nation.

Cigna has established has set an ambitious goal to reach gender parity among leadership within five years.

The brave healthcare workers in our communities have families who need our help. While many of us have the opportunity to seek shelter from the COVID-19 virus, healthcare workers are doing what...

Food is a basic human need. Yet, for 1 in 7 children in the United States, they may not know where their next meal might come from.1 And when children are suffering from hunger, they are more...