Provider Education

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 >

NALC Health Benefit Plan AMIs to change in January

December 8, 2024

Effective January 1, 2025, the alternate member identifiers (AMIs) for your patients with health care coverage under the National Association of Letter Carriers Health Benefit […] Read more >

New guest access to HealthPartners provider portal

December 6, 2024

HealthPartners, a Cigna HealthcareSM strategic partner, has implemented a simplified way for providers to verify customer eligibility on their portal without registering for an account. […] Read more >

Primary care providers: The importance of managing your practice panel

December 3, 2024

As valued partners in delivering high-quality care, it is important that Cigna HealthcareSM–contracted primary care providers (PCPs) maintain manageable practice panel volumes to ensure patients […] Read more >

Helpful tool to address depression in a primary care setting

November 13, 2024

Seasonal transitions can bring about a range of emotions. These may include excitement but also anxiety related to family challenges/dynamics and financial impact as well […] Read more >

Healthcare Effectiveness and Data Information Set: Measure for Use of Imaging Studies for Low Back Pain

November 5, 2024

It’s estimated that 75 to 85 percent of Americans will experience some type of lower back pain during their lifetime.¹ To assist in diagnosing the […] Read more >

The importance of behavioral health integration in primary care

November 1, 2024

Treating both physical and mental health simultaneously can lead to better management of chronic conditions, reduced health care costs, and improved quality of life.1 We […] Read more >

Cigna Healthcare supports colorectal cancer screening

January 14, 2025

Guidelines now recommend colorectal cancer screening begin at age 451 for those at average risk. To encourage screening, Cigna Healthcare℠ participates in an annual national […] Read more >

Helpful tips and resources for better patient conversations — and outcomes  

January 14, 2025

Nearly 80 million Americans have limited health literacy.* And almost 90% of adults have difficulty understanding health information with complex and unfamiliar terms.** Health literacy […] Read more >

The role of primary care providers in optimizing postpartum care

January 14, 2025

Welcoming a new child is an exciting time for a family, but it can also come with challenges. It is currently estimated that 40 percent […] Read more >

White coat syndrome: Why it matters

January 14, 2025

Patients who have a high blood pressure reading during a provider visit but a normal reading outside the office may suffer from white coat syndrome […] Read more >

Help your patients take control of their heart health

January 14, 2025

Because high blood pressure often has no symptoms, your patients may not be aware of their blood pressure numbers or risk for hypertension until a […] Read more >

Cigna Collaborative Care Hospital program pledge enhancements

January 14, 2025

On April 1, 2024, a more streamlined process became effective for hospitals and health systems that participate in the Cigna Collaborative Care® (CCC) Hospital program […] Read more >

Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence program

January 14, 2025

The Evernorth Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence (COE) program is designed to meet the growing customer demand for information about patient outcomes (quality) and cost […] Read more >

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