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CIGNA DOUBLES OFFERING AS DEMAND FOR AFFORDABLE CARE CONTINUES TO RISE
Cigna Europe has launched Cigna Connect – doubling its previous offering with three new and affordable healthcare packages .
With one in five ( 22 %) of global employees having had their medical treatment cancelled or delayed – with these delays at least three months long on average .
The new offering increases the choices available for employers looking for all encompassing healthcare , while supporting them with the ever-evolving world of work , budgetary pressures , increased medical inflation costs and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis .
The new solution offers employers , who travel abroad for work , a choice of three comprehensive plans that cover a wide range of specific , individual needs , designed to support employees abroad access the right care at the right cost , without compromising on quality .
Using directional care , Cigna Connect features a unique ‘ virtual first ’ approach , ensuring users are guided by Cigna ’ s expert clinical team towards the best healthcare outcome – in the most cost-effective way . While open access to Cigna ’ s global network , that includes 1.5 million providers , clinics and facilities offers freedom of choice to support users wherever they are in the world , ensuring a truly personalised healthcare experience .
LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL SELECTS CLINICAL INFORMATICS PROVIDER EPRO AS DIGITAL PARTNER
Epro , a leading healthcare informatics provider , has been selected by the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital ( LHCH ) to implement its clinically-focused digital platform .
The Epro technology supports end-to-end outpatient management , inpatient flow , clinical correspondence , speech recognition , mobile access and integration with existing technology solutions .
LHCH is a frontrunner in driving Digital Transformation across healthcare in the UK . It has been accredited over recent years for its digital excellence , alongside having a longstanding history of investment in digital technology . It was one of the first Trusts nationally to pioneer the implementation of an Electronic Patient Record ( EPR ) in 2013 .
In 2021 , the Hospital Trust was announced by then-Health Secretary Matt Hancock as one of the second wave of trusts welcomed on to the Digital Aspirant Programme ( a national digital scheme to support NHS trusts to improve their digital maturity , enabling better health , better care , financial sustainability and better experiences for our staff and patients ).
" We are incredibly excited to be a part of the LHCH Digital Transformation journey ," said Jonathan Elliott , Managing Director of Epro . " When we first set out , our goal was to create a solution which provided better information more efficiently at the point of care and to be working alongside LHCH – which shares many of the same goals and values that we do – is an honour ."
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