Monica Nierengarten has been named COO of Allina Health | Aetna, the health plan co-led by Minneapolis-based Allina Health and Aetna. Ms. Nierengarten’s new role will see her further integrate Aetna and Allina Health’s relationships and develop offerings to improve client experiences. “We are thrilled to have Monica join Allina Health | Aetna as COO,” said Tom Lindquist, CEO of Allina Health | Aetna. “Monica’s vast experience in the health insurance industry and her history with Allina Health | Aetna will be vital to our future success as we continue to implement innovative member experiences and provide differentiated services to our community.”

Source: Beckershospital Review

Cigna’s Leon Medical Centers Health Plans is teaming up with HCA East Florida to make the network available to about 40,000 Medicare Advantage subscribers. Between Aventura (Fla.) Hospital and Medical Center, Miami-based Kendall Regional Medical Center, and Miami-based Mercy Hospital, Medicare Advantage beneficiaries will have access to 2,500 physicians. “South Florida is an important and growing market for Cigna’s Medicare business,” said Steve Saathoff, Cigna’s Medicare Advantage market president for Central and South Florida. “As we continue to expand in this area, it’s critical that we build partnerships with organizations like HCA that share our commitment to providing affordable, high-quality care.”

Source: Beckershospital Review

Cigna, a global health insurance company, will relocate 2,100 employees to Morris Plains’ former Honeywell International headquarters. The employees are from Evernorth, Cigna’s health services division, which also includes Express Scripts, according to the firm. According to a Cigna spokesman, the employment will comprise a mix of on-site, flex, and work-from-home staff, all of which will be subject to change depending on the pandemic’s condition. “We evaluate our operations on a regular basis to ensure we are serving the needs of our company, customers, and clients,” the representative stated.

Source: New Jersey Magazine