Health Unscripted Podcast
Welcome to Health Unscripted, brought to you by The Cigna Group, a podcast featuring real, raw conversations with some of the most knowledgeable experts in the health care industry.
Episodes
Menopause, mental health, and the modern workplace
In this episode of Health Unscripted, Wendy Sherry, CEO, Global Health Benefits, International Health, Cigna Healthcare, and Eva Borden, chief product officer, U.S. Employer, Cigna Healthcare, discuss the impact menopause and perimenopause are having on women’s mental health and how employers can help improve the mental health, vitality, and productivity of the women in their workforce.
The hidden cost of anxiety: How employers can make a difference
Anxiety can significantly affect an individual’s health and well-being, creating workplace challenges that reduce productivity and hinder overall business performance. With nearly a third of the workforce living with anxiety, accessible mental health support is essential to strengthen employee vitality and drive business success. In this episode of Health Unscripted, Jason Youngblood, director of
Staying in the game: A conversation with Matt Perlberg and WNBA star Lexie Brown
Managing a chronic condition doesn’t stop when life gets busy or when travel is part of your routine. WNBA star Lexie Brown knows this first-hand. In the latest episode of the Health Unscripted podcast, host Matt Perlberg, president of pharmacy and care delivery at Evernorth Health Services, sits down with Brown to explore the challenges of meeting the physical demands of playing professional bask
A new era of pharmacy benefits: Lowering prescription drug costs for Americans
In this episode of Health Unscripted, Adam Kautzner, president of care management and Express Scripts at Evernorth, the health services division of The Cigna Group, unpacks a recent announcement that will significantly transform the pharmacy benefits landscape.Evernorth’s new pharmacy benefits model will make all drug discounts available up front, so Americans pay less at the pharmacy counter. It
Retaining high vitality employees
Vitality is a person’s ability to live life with health, strength, and energy – and in the world of work, it equates to high-performing, motivated, and healthy employees. That’s a key finding from the 2023 Vitality in America report, which is based on a survey of 10,000 adults conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by The Cigna Group.In this episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Kathryn
What America’s seniors can teach us about vitality
Stereotypes and reality are often at odds – which is certainly the case with popular depictions of senior citizens living diminished lives. In fact, research from The Cigna Group has found that people 65 and older are more likely than younger people to cultivate healthy lifestyles, have strong communities of friends and families, have positive relations with their doctors, and have more financial
Lessons from a purpose-driven CEO, featuring David Cordani, CEO and chairman of The Cigna Group
Today's workers want to feel meaningfully connected to the work they do. A recent Harris Poll proves it: 84% of respondents said they would only work for a purpose-driven company. In the first episode of "Health Unscripted," a new podcast from The Cigna Group, chairman and CEO David Cordani shares his perspective on leading a purpose-driven organization. During the discussion, he explores his pers
Why environmental, social, and governance is mission critical to business
Over the last decade, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has become an increasingly foundational part of global business. A recent survey found 82% of corporate respondents listed investor demand among their top three reasons for engaging with ESG raters, with ESG gaining prominence among consumers, investors, and employees alike.
In this episode, Nancy Oliphant Ryan, ESG leader at The Ci
Improving mental health and vitality is a CEO-level imperative
In this episode of Health Unscripted, David Cordani, chairman and CEO of The Cigna Group, sits down with Eva Borden, president of behavioral health at Evernorth Health Services, to explore the state of vitality and the depths of the mental health crisis in America – and how U.S. employers are well-positioned to help drive better, more sustainable outcomes.
Health equity: Giving each person every opportunity to live well
A person’s gender, race, education, income, or ZIP code should never dictate the quality of their health. But the sad truth is that 68% of Americans report that challenges meeting social needs have harmed their health in the last year. While numerous factors can impede the quest for better health, physical, environmental, and social and economic factors – known as social determinants of health (SD
The future of mental health care: Integration, navigation, and expanded access
Poor mental health in the workforce can have a negative impact on a company’s bottom line. For example, research shows that employers experience significant reductions in workplace productivity from employees with symptoms of major depression. The problem is that 45% of American adults struggling with mental health conditionsThis link will open in a new tab. are also struggling to find the care th
Making health care better
As advocates for improving access, affordability, and outcomes, Evernorth Health Services is taking on some of the biggest challenges in the health care industry, including rising costs and fragmented care.In this episode, Eric Palmer, president and CEO of Evernorth, and executive vice president for enterprise strategy for The Cigna Group, discusses why the company is well positioned to improve he
The employer advantage: Prioritizing oral health for employee wellness
There is a clear connection between oral health and overall well-being. New research from Cigna Healthcare shows that people with mental health disorders, for example, often use dental services less frequently. Additionally, factors affecting mental and oral health share common attributes, suggesting that integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health treatment can lead to better overall health
Enhancing understanding of health insurance among the U.S. workforce
The complexity of the U.S. health care system can make it difficult for people to understand their health benefits, affecting individual health and work productivity. With 164 million Americans relying on employer-sponsored health benefits, enhancing health insurance literacy is essential for improving overall health and business success. In this episode of Health Unscripted, Bryan Holgerson, pres
Navigating the complexities of GLP-1s
In this episode of Health Unscripted, Tim Harlan, vice president of account management for health plans at Express Scripts by Evernorth, sits down with Dr. Gerry Stanley, chief medical officer, and Ashley Holzworth-Nash, vice president of retail network product strategy and solutions for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities within the GLP-1 landscape. Discover actionable strategies to
Navigating the rising demand for specialty drugs
The number of specialty drugs on the market has increased by 280% over the last two decades, offering new hope to patients with chronic, serious, and sometimes life-threatening conditions. Cost can be a barrier to these groundbreaking treatments, however. While less than 2% of the population uses specialty drugs, those prescriptions account for 51% of total pharmacy spending. In this episode, Matt
Leading with gratitude
Gratitude in leadership can increase employee productivity and create a more engaged workforce. According to a survey, 81% of employees said they're more motivated to do good work when leadership shows appreciation. Unfortunately, 59% of employees say they have never had a boss who “truly appreciates” them. On this episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Paul Sanford, executive vice president o
Digging into the human side of digital experience
Health is extremely personal, emotional, and it means something different to every individual. On the other hand, health care can often feel impersonal, fragmented, and complex. As a result, it lags far behind other industries in meeting consumer expectations.In this episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Katya Andresen, chief digital and analytics officer at The Cigna Group, discusses achievin
How employers can advance LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion
Employers have a significant role to play in advancing equity and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community. According to the Human Rights Campaign, 46% of LGBTQ+ workers are closeted at work and 13% feel that if they were honest about their sexuality, they would be fired. This is compounded by the fact that the LGBTQ+ community is more likely to report a lack of cultural competence by health care provid
Top health care trends of 2024 and how they will impact U.S. employers and the U.S. workforce
Increasing health care costs, issues accessing and navigating care, and a growing need for convenience are driving people to demand more as they seek care that meets their needs and preferences. At the same time, data and technology are powering a health care transformation with the potential to drive greater access, engagement, and innovation, to improve health outcomes for patients, and to reduc
For a healthy workforce, curbing the youth mental health crisis is imperative
When young people struggle with their mental health, the ripple effect reaches beyond the people close to them to workplaces, schools, and communities.Employers in the United States spend more than $200B annually on behavioral health care for employees and their dependents, and shoulder additional costs from lost productivity, missed work, and more. Yet, despite this enormous spend, the number of
Employers are uniquely positioned to help improve workforce mental health
U.S. employers are uniquely positioned to enable and empower employees to get the mental health care, services, and support they need to achieve their best health – which in turn fuels higher productivity and performance and positions the organization for growth. In this episode of Health Unscripted, Jason Youngblood, director of behavioral clinical account management at Cigna Healthcare and a lic
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