American Nurses Enterprise Recognized with 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation

Advancing Workplace Wellness and Empowering a Healthier Workforce 

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SILVER SPRING, MD – Cigna Healthcare has selected American Nurses Enterprise as a recipient of their 2024 gold level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.  

The American Nurses Enterprise, comprised of the American Nurses Association, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and the American Nurses Foundation, is being recognized for deploying a robust offering of resources to support wellness initiatives as well as developing policies that reinforce a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment. In addition to program strengths, the American Nurses Enterprise examined programmatic opportunities to incorporate policies that focus on social determinants of health. 

“Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are honored to receive the Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for the third consecutive year, a recognition of our deep commitment to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes health, well-being, and vitality," said Jackie Hilton, SPHR, Chief Officer, People and Culture. “A dedicated wellness employee committee continually develops and implements innovative programs that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of our employees. We believe that when our team feels fully supported, they perform at their best, resulting in a more engaged, motivated, and high-performing workforce. This designation affirms our ongoing efforts to nurture a workplace where every individual thrives, and we remain dedicated to empowering our employees to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.” 

Kari Knight Stevens, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at The Cigna Group, added “employers that foster vitality will fuel a healthier workplace and drive business and economic growth. That’s why we’re proud to recognize employers for their efforts to prioritize multiple dimensions of wellness, build a culture of health, and boost employee engagement.”  

The Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation evaluates organizations based on the core components of their well-being program, including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, policies and accommodations, and additional areas. Organizations recognized with this designation set the standard of excellence for organizational health and vitality. Cigna Healthcare is proud to honor American Nurses Enterprise with the gold level designation for having made strong progress towards a healthy work culture by establishing and growing their employee well-being and engagement program. 

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About American Nurses Enterprise 

American Nurses Enterprise unites the expertise and dedication of the American Nurses Association, American Nurses Credentialing Center, and American Nurses Foundation to champion nurses, advance standards of excellence and inspire transformative change. With a powerful legacy and forward-thinking vision, our influence spans federal and local levels working through state affiliates and partners to amplify the voice of nurses across all practices and specialties. Every day, we harness The Power of Nurses™ to increase the value of the nursing profession and transform the healthcare experience for all.