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286. The Cigna Group’s Brian Evanko on Improving Affordability and Prevention in Healthcare

In this episode, Cigna Group President and COO Brian Evanko discusses the twin challenges of healthcare affordability and prevention, emphasizing the disproportionate spend on chronic care in the U.S. He outlines how Cigna’s two growth platforms—Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth—are leveraging AI and emerging technologies to drive cost reductions and promote preventive health measures. Evanko highlights the need for industry-wide innovation, including data-driven insights and generative AI, to create more sustainable, patient‑centric solutions. The conversation also touches on Cigna’s global footprint and how its integrated model can address access gaps across more than 30 countries.