PHOENIX, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna
(NYSE: CI) and Banner Health have reached a long-term agreement
that ensures Cigna customers will have access to quality care at
Banner hospitals at predictable, affordable rates.
"This new agreement represents a great step forward in health
care for all of the people we serve – the Arizona employers and their employees and
families who pay for care," said Kim
Shepard, president of Cigna's Arizona market. "I'm grateful to Banner Health
and its team for their true collaboration during this negotiation
and their commitment to creating an environment that advances
health care quality and affordability throughout Arizona."
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global
health service company dedicated to improving the health,
well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna delivers
choice, predictability, affordability and access to quality care
through integrated capabilities and connected, personalized
solutions that advance whole person health. All products and
services are provided exclusively by or through operating
subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life
Insurance Company, Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York, Connecticut General Life Insurance
Company, Express Scripts companies or their affiliates, and Life
Insurance Company of North
America. Such products and services include an integrated
suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral
health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related
products including group life, accident and disability insurance.
Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and
jurisdictions, and has more than 170 million customer relationships
throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®,
including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit
www.cigna.com.
Media Contact
Mark
Slitt
1 (860) 226-2092
mark.slitt@cigna.com
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