Clinical Programs and Services

Expanding the reach of your practice for connected heart health care

August 29, 2025

It’s the silent killer1 and the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups.2 The statistics highlight the increasingly complex […] Read more >

Why clinical information matters in prior authorization requests for weight loss medications

August 15, 2025

Obesity is a serious health issue that often involves comorbid conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. As more patients seek help […] Read more >

Lactation counseling for your patients with Cigna Healthcare plans

July 31, 2025

Breastfeeding during the first few months of an infant’s life — a key period of early growth and development — has significant health impacts for […] Read more >

A new age in women’s health care puts the reproductive journey in the spotlight

June 12, 2025

Women’s health care is at a crossroads: industry research acknowledges that women have unique health care needs, different risk factors and symptoms from men, and […] Read more >

Cigna Healthcare primary care guide offers integrated strategies for behavioral health treatment and patient medication adherence

June 5, 2025

Primary care providers (PCPs) play an increasingly important role in the behavioral health diagnosis and treatment of patients. Incorporating behavioral health interventions into primary care […] Read more >

Addressing health care provider workplace violence

May 20, 2025

Workplace violence in health care is a key concern Workplace violence was a key topic in the Spring 2024 Cigna Healthcare® Physician Advisory Council sessions. […] Read more >

Cigna Healthcare — Recommendation for lower dose of sotorasib to treat KRAS G12C-mutated cancers

February 28, 2025

In May 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval for sotorasib (LUMAKRAS®/LUMYKRAS®), an oral medication for the treatment of KRAS G12C-mutated cancers, at […] Read more >

National Injectable and Immunization Fee Schedule (NIIFS) quarterly update

February 11, 2025

The Cigna Healthcare National Injectable and Immunization Fee Schedule (NIIFS) is used to reimburse professional and facility providers for payment of injectable drugs and immunizations. […] Read more >

Enhancement to medical oncology prior authorization requirements for MSI/MMR biomarker testing for rectal cancer

January 14, 2025

Traditionally, the standard treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer has been neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation followed by surgical resection of the rectum. Recently, however, research […] Read more >

Oncology drug dose rounding program begins January 1, 2025

December 2, 2024

On January 1, 2025, Cigna HealthcareSM will begin an oncology drug dose rounding program to reduce drug waste for a variety of injectable oncology drugs […] Read more >

The value of the provider’s recommendation in flu vaccination

November 27, 2024

Flu season is here, with cases tending to spike in November, December, and January. As you know, vaccinations early in the season are encouraged, particularly […] Read more >

Sexual health and intimacy post-cancer diagnosis – Resources for oncology specialists and cancer survivors

November 21, 2024

A cancer diagnosis is undeniably stressful and takes a toll on emotional well-being, including sexual health. Changes in sexual health is a challenge of cancer […] Read more >

Maryland access to evaluation/treatment requirements

November 18, 2024

The Maryland Insurance Administration requires in-network providers to have policies and procedures in place to ensure that customers can be evaluated and/or treated for urgent* […] Read more >

Cardiac arrest on the rise: What your patients need to know

November 8, 2024

Cardiac arrest affects nearly 1,000 people a day—not only those with known heart issues, but people who may think they are healthy and have no […] Read more >

Appropriate antibiotic prescribing and education key to reducing antibiotic resistance

November 8, 2024

Cold and flu season is here, and with it comes an increase in patients with respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to respiratory syncytial […] Read more >

EviCore by Evernorth to manage new precertification programs for Cigna Healthcare customers

October 11, 2024

Beginning November 1, 2024, EviCore by Evernorth® will begin managing precertification for additional services for Cigna Healthcare℠ customers. These services include certain cardiac and vascular […] Read more >

Cardiac and Vascular Intervention Program — Precertification to be managed by EviCore by Evernorth

October 11, 2024

Beginning November 1, 2024, EviCore by Evernorth® will begin managing precertification for certain Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes for cardiac and vascular intervention procedures for […] Read more >

Spine surgery and related procedures added to musculoskeletal precertification program managed by EviCore by Evernorth

October 11, 2024

Beginning November 1, 2024, EviCore by Evernorth® will begin managing precertification for certain Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes for spine surgeries and additional spine-related procedures […] Read more >

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