New agreement gives CIGNA customers in-network access to medical center

CIGNA HealthCare and the University of Illinois Medical Center today announced a new agreement now in effect that gives CIGNA customers in-network access to the medical center and its 707 multi-specialty employed physicians.

“We welcome the opportunity to work with CIGNA and offer our quality health services to its customers”

"CIGNA is committed to choice and ensuring that our customers can get quality care from an array of doctors and hospitals in the area," said Sue Podbielski, president, CIGNA HealthCare, Midwest Markets. "We are pleased that our network now includes the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago and we can work together to improve the health of CIGNA customers."

The University of Illinois Medical Center comprises a 491-bed hospital, an outpatient facility, specialty clinics and six health science colleges including the College of Medicine, all located just west of Chicago's downtown.

"We welcome the opportunity to work with CIGNA and offer our quality health services to its customers," said John DeNardo, CEO, UIC Healthcare System. "Our collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to advancing the health of the greater Chicago community."