Company Recognized for Excellence in Health
Equity
BLOOMFIELD, Conn., April 9,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health company The Cigna
Group (NYSE: CI) has been recognized for excellence in employee
health and well-being by the Business Group on Health, and for its
commitment to health equity. This marks the 17th
consecutive year the company has been recognized for its commitment
to advancing employee well-being through comprehensive and
innovative benefits and initiatives.
"We believe that employers play a vital role in the health care
system, and we strive to be a model for others by prioritizing the
health and vitality of employees within our own company," said
Kari Knight Stevens, chief human
resource officer, The Cigna Group. "A healthy and diverse workforce
is essential to achieving our mission, and we continually invest in
our employees to support their health and vitality."
The Cigna Group's health and well-being initiatives address and
support the eight dimensions of vitality—financial, physical,
emotional, social, intellectual, environmental, spiritual, and
occupational—to give our employees the tools to prioritize all
areas of their well-being. Examples of this work include:
- Virtual-first care solutions: To increase the number of
available clinicians and improve access to care for employees and
customers, especially for those who live in rural and underserved
locations, The Cigna Group increased its virtual behavioral health
care network by 80,000 clinicians and committed to $0 copays for all MDLIVE virtual visits for
primary, urgent, dermatology and behavioral care.
- Peloton-powered fitness: The Cigna Group's collaboration
with Peloton includes quarterly Peloton challenges for employees
with well-being incentive opportunities for Cigna Medical Plan
participants, equipment giveaways, instructor webinars, on-site
exercise rooms powered by Peloton, and Peloton class
spotlights.
- Enhanced physical office spaces: Employees who returned
to the office benefitted from new rooms dedicated to meditation,
virtual care, fitness, behavioral health, and nursing mothers.
The Business Group on Health assesses organizations based on
their approach to leadership, strategy, and culture; holistic
well-being, including mental health, financial security, physical
health, social connectedness, and job satisfaction; engagement and
the employee experience; health equity; and metrics and
evaluation.
About The Cigna Group
The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) is a global health company committed
to creating a better future built on the vitality of every
individual and every community. We relentlessly challenge ourselves
to partner and innovate solutions for better health. The Cigna
Group includes products and services marketed under Cigna
Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services or its subsidiaries. The
Cigna Group maintains sales capabilities in more than 30 countries
and jurisdictions, and has more than 165 million customer
relationships around the world. Learn more
at thecignagroup.com.
Media Contact
Madeline Ziomek
(202) 615-1473
Madeline.ziomek@evernorth.com
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