Latest News

CIGNA Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results
Earnings reflect strong consolidated results

In its fourth quarter earnings report, CIGNA Corporation announced net income of $263 million compared with $232 million for the same period last year. For the full year 2007, net income was $1.12 billion, compared with $1.16 billion in 2006. “Our consolidated results for 2007 reflect our continued success in delivering quality health and wellness services to customers and consumers around the globe,” said CIGNA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer H. Edward Hanway.
 
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CIGNA Welcomes New Health Advisor Members with Health Advisor Direct Connect
Proactive welcome calls being placed to new Health Advisor member households

CIGNA HealthCare has launched a new capability called Health Advisor Direct Connect which uses automated phone-based speech recognition outreach calls to proactively connect and engage members with a Health Advisor Coach. The calls reach members live, describe the program, and then transfer members to a live Health Advisor Coach.
 
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Behavioral and Health Advocacy Programs to Move Under CIGNA Name
Integration with the CIGNA name creates one-stop-shop for members’ health and wellness needs

CIGNA is making important changes to clarify and simplify our business – making it easier to provide better service to customers and members. All products supporting the health advocacy strategy will now carry the CIGNA name.
 
The CIGNA Behavioral Health (CBH) and CareAllies brands will no longer be used in sales communications. The operations, expertise, and capabilities of these organizations will transform into a CIGNA business unit called Health Solutions, servicing CIGNA's health advocacy suite of programs and services. These programs and services include disease and chronic condition support, health coaching, behavior-change programs such as weight management, tobacco cessation and stress management, as well as mental health, substance abuse, work/life support and employee assistance.
 
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CIGNA's Planned Acquisition of Great-West Healthcare Highlighted in Best’s Review January Issue
CIGNA HealthCare President David Cordani interviewed on CIGNA's growth strategy

The January issue of Best’s Review features an interview with CIGNA HealthCare President David Cordani on the planned purchase of Great-West Healthcare, CIGNA's growth strategy in the national and middle market segments, and its focus on health advocacy programs.
 
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Last Chance to Enter Contest for a Free Trip and Entry to the 2008 CIGNA Falmouth Road Race!
Contest inspired by dedicated athletes who overcome great adversity or physical challenges

In our effort to promote healthy lifestyles, CIGNA invites runners to enter an essay contest for an all-expense-paid trip to participate in the 2008 CIGNA Falmouth Road Race. The contest invites individuals who currently have, or have overcome, a life-altering disability or illness to share their personal triumph stories and why they want to race in Falmouth. The contest will end Tuesday, February 29, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The winner will be announced on or about April 30, 2008.

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Product Spotlight

CIGNA Disease Management Programs Deliver Cost Savings and Improvements in Health Care Quality
Programs cover the most costly and prevalent diseases facing population today

CIGNA’s disease management programs have been helping members manage chronic illnesses for over a decade, addressing many of the most costly and prevalent diseases and conditions among a population. CIGNA offers disease management programs for members with asthma, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, weight complications, low back pain, and a group of ten targeted conditions.
 
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Technology Update

Cutting-Edge Technology Added to CIGNA Dental’s Power Purchasing Program
Network Dentists to obtain discounts on software technology

CIGNA Dental recently announced that their network dentists now have access to PreViser Corporation’s patented oral risk and disease management software technology at a discounted cost. This software enables quick, accurate, reproducible and objective analysis of oral disease risk in an easy-to-understand format for the dental professional and the patient. Through a pilot program, individual dentists in our networks will be working directly with PreViser to evaluate the oral health outcomes and practice productivity benefits of the software.

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Regional News

What's happening locally
CIGNA HealthCare news for your area

Get the latest CIGNA HealthCare news for your part of the country. Every month, we post new articles of interest and update the states to which they apply. Here's where you'll also find up-to-date local contact information to help you with your questions and concerns. Want to know the news for your area? Find out here.

(NOTE: States with new articles of special interest are highlighted in blue.)

Health Care News and Trends

Worker Trends and Declining Health Status Demonstrate Greater Need to Integrate Medical and Disability Programs
Increased cost and lower productivity result from aging workforce and rise in chronic conditions

At CIGNA we promote the advantages of integrating medical and disability programs because we support the health, well being and financial security of the people we serve. We believe that integrated programs provide better service and improved outcomes for employees and that employers have a real need to lower costs, reduce absences and improve productivity. The advantages that can be gained by medical and disability claim and care management teams working together and sharing relevant information to improve health and reduce absenteeism and presenteeism (employees physically but not mentally fully engaged at work) are becoming more obvious from industry research and employment trends.

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Webinars and Newsletters

Best Practices for Employee Health and Productivity Webinar Series
CIGNA-sponsored webinar series features timely information on critical issues for employers

Each session will feature an expert exploration of factors that impact overall health and total costs, and the dollars and sense of an integrated approach to employee benefits. Join us for session one on February 21 at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, which will examine the health and productivity trends that are making a bottom line impact today.

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Latest News From Other CIGNA Producer Newsletters

CIGNA Voluntary Limited-Benefit Plans – Winter, 2007/2008 Newsletter

CIGNA Group Benefits Bulletin – Special Health & Productivity Newsletter
 
CIGNA Dental Quarterly Newsletter – Fall 2007

"CIGNA," "CIGNA HealthCare" and the "Tree of Life" logo are registered service marks of CIGNA Intellectual Property, Inc., licensed for use by CIGNA Corporation and its operating subsidiaries. All products and services are provided exclusively by such operating subsidiaries and not by CIGNA Corporation. Such operating subsidiaries include Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Tel-Drug, Inc. and its affiliates, CIGNA Behavioral Health, Inc., Intracorp, and HMO or service company subsidiaries of CIGNA Health Corporation and CIGNA Dental Health, Inc. In Arizona, HMO plans are offered by CIGNA HealthCare of Arizona, Inc. In California, HMO plans are offered by CIGNA HealthCare of California, Inc. In Connecticut, HMO plans are offered by CIGNA HealthCare of Connecticut, Inc. In Virginia, HMO plans are offered by CIGNA HealthCare Mid-Atlantic, Inc. In North Carolina, HMO plans are offered by CIGNA HealthCare of North Carolina, Inc. All other medical plans in these states are insured or administered by Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.

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