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.

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.

In a sponsored segment during Washington Post’s Future of Work Power Breakfast, Jill Vaslow, vice president of talent strategy and employee well-being at Cigna Healthcare, discusses how companies that proactively address these issues by prioritizing and investing in their workforce’s health will be the ones that thrive in the future.

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.

When John Webb, president of Tri-South at Cigna Healthcare, says “it’s not rocket science,” you can believe it. The former aerospace engineer-turned-sales executive began his career working on the Space Shuttle program for Rockwell International, helping to manufacture the shuttle’s three main engines. Read on to get to know Webb better.

The Cigna that people know and trust is becoming Cigna Healthcare. Here's everything you need to know about this evolution of our brand.

In the wake of the Great Resignation, today’s employees and job seekers have new expectations. We take a look at 10 stats that show what they value most.

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.

We spoke to two benefits professionals at A+E Networks to understand how they prioritize employee health and happiness through their wellness program.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sherry Doble, a claims manager at Cigna, was diagnosed with pre-diabetes, a serious health condition where blood sugars are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. She shares her personal story about enrolling in Omada, Cigna’s diabetes prevention program, and how it changed her life for the better.

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.

To better understand the current state of employee health and well-being, we scoured the web to collect some of the most relevant stats on the behavioral challenges the workforce is currently grappling with, specific demographics experiencing challenges, how American workers define health and well-being, and how employers are showing up for their people.

At Cigna, we believe that there are four key areas where a health plan can contribute to a business’s growth strategy.

Four years ago, Sondra Workman lost a loved one to suicide. As she grieved, she pledged to do something to help others: to learn and share techniques that can help prevent suicides. Cigna, her employer, gave her paid time off work and funding to amplify her efforts through its Community Ambassadors Fellowship program.

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.

In honor of National Nurses Week and International Nurses Day, we are spotlighting just a handful of the nurses throughout Cigna Corporation, who shared with us the impact they make on the job, why they entered the nursing field and what they enjoy most about their work.

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.

We need to move beyond looking only at physical health – and understand that the mind and the body are connected and both contribute to health and well-being.

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.

How will you prioritize your mental health and well-being in 2022? Read on for tips, experiences, and lessons-learned from some of our friends here at Cigna Corporation.

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.