The Cigna Group Appoints New Chief Medical Officer for Cigna Healthcare

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 23, 2026: Cigna Healthcare, the health benefits division of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), today announced that Dr. Stanley Crittenden has joined the organization as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Crittenden will lead Cigna Healthcare's clinical organization, advancing initiatives that deliver personalized, high-quality, affordable care and an exceptional experience for customers and clinicians across the health care system.

Dr. Crittenden will oversee the evolution and implementation of Cigna Healthcare's clinical solutions and programs, leveraging data and analytics to deliver innovative solutions for clients. Partnering with leaders across The Cigna Group, Dr. Crittenden will help advance the company's commitments to providing easier access to care and simplifying the health care experience for customers and physicians.

"Dr. Crittenden brings a strong combination of clinical expertise, operational leadership, and a deep commitment to improving health outcomes for patients," said Dr. Amy Flaster, Chief Medical Officer, The Cigna Group. "His background in advancing healthcare innovation and building high-performing clinical teams will help drive our clinical strategy to deliver personalized, high-quality, and affordable care-along with an exceptional experience for both customers and clinicians."

An accomplished physician executive, Dr. Crittenden brings extensive experience across managed care, clinical operations, population health, and value-based care. He most recently served as enterprise Chief Medical Officer at Quantum Health, a national healthcare navigation company, where he led clinical strategy and programs. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Evergreen Nephrology, a Rubicon Founders company, Anthem, and Humana, driving clinical transformation and performance across diverse care models.

"I'm honored to join Cigna Healthcare at this important moment in its transformation toward making health care simpler, more personalized and more affordable," said Dr. Crittenden. "I am committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, doing everything we can to improve the experience and outcomes of all those we serve."

Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and Clinical Hypertension, Dr. Crittenden completed his training at Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Chicago, and earned his M.D. from Tulane University. Dr. Crittenden serves on several national committees of the American Society of Nephrology and is widely recognized as a thought leader in healthcare delivery innovation and chronic disease care models.

Cigna Healthcare is a health benefits provider that advocates for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI), including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Evernorth Health companies or their affiliates and Express Scripts companies or their affiliates. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits and others. Learn more at cignahealthcare.com.

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