Beth Chiappetta, vice president of operations at Cigna, earned
the highest honor for Case/Care Manager Leadership at the sixth annual Case
in Point Platinum Awards, created by publisher Dorland Health.
Chiappetta leads the Cigna clinical team supporting its disability
benefits unit. The awards recognize the most successful and innovative
case management programs and people who help improve health care across
the care continuum.
Cigna Vice President Beth Chiappetta recognized for leadership and innovation to improve healthy outcomes for disability customers. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Beth’s leadership and creativity enable our clinical staff to help
customers return to work and to life after a disabling injury or
illness,” said Mark Marsters, senior vice president of operations for
Cigna disability insurance business. “During this Disability
Insurance Awareness Month, Case in Point’s awards program recognizes the
importance of a culture of health and productivity in the workplace.”
Chiappetta leads the Cigna disability clinical team across the country,
including physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists, pharmacists
and vocational rehabilitation coaches. Cigna absence management programs
focus on improving stay at work and return to work outcomes through
proactive interventions by vocational coaches, a clinical team focused
on mental and behavioral issues and dedicated pharmacy staff to improve
patient health.
In addition to the leadership award, the Cigna Integrated Personal
Health Team program earned an honorable mention in the Workers
Compensation/Disability Programs award category. The complete list of
winners can be found online at the Dorland Health web
site.
Award entries were judged by a panel of experts from the clinical and
business sectors of health care. Entries were evaluated based on the
proven track record and program success.
Dorland Health, an Access Intelligence, LLC Company, is a leading
integrated media publisher in the health care business information
industry. It publishes Case in Point, the leading publication for
professionals involved in case management and care coordination, the Case
Management Resource Guide, Case In Point Weekly and various
special reports; and it offers industry webinars, award programs and
continuing education credits.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company
dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense
of security. All products and services are provided exclusively by or
through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna
Health and Life Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life Insurance
Company, Life Insurance Company of North America, Cigna Life Insurance
Company of New York, and their affiliates. 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 30 countries and
jurisdictions, and has approximately 88 million customer relationships
throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including
links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit http://www.cigna.com.
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