PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIGNA Group
Insurance today announced that Allen Woolf, M.D. has been appointed as
chief medical officer. Woolf will have responsibility for managing the
clinical aspects of the company's programs that help promote health and
wellness, absence management and productivity.
In this role, Dr. Woolf will work with clinical and business leaders
for CIGNA Group Insurance's disability, life and accident products and
services and Intracorp's workers' compensation programs. As the leader of
the company's clinical community, Dr. Woolf will collaborate closely with
the physicians, nurses, vocational rehabilitation specialists and other
clinical staff who manage CIGNA programs that help people return to work
quickly and safely.
"Allen possesses extensive knowledge of the disability and group health
industries, which positions him well for this clinical leadership role,"
said Karen Rohan, president of CIGNA Group Insurance and CIGNA Dental. "In
addition, Allen's wealth of experience will contribute significantly to
furthering CIGNA's overall goal of improving the health, well-being and
security of the individuals we serve."
Dr. Woolf most recently served as the medical officer for CIGNA
Behavioral Health/CareAllies. During his 23-year career with CIGNA, Woolf
has been extensively involved in the creation and ongoing management of
population health improvement programs. He has also held medical leadership
positions with CIGNA HealthCare, Intracorp and CareAllies. A graduate of
Harvard University School of Medicine, Woolf is board-certified in
Pediatrics and is licensed in the states of Pennsylvania, Missouri, Arizona
and Connecticut.
Woolf is a member of the Health Management Strategic Advisory Council
of The Institute for Health and Productivity Management, a member of the
Health Industry Forum and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
He recently completed service as a member of the Board of Directors for the
Disease Management Association of America. During his career, he has held
numerous leadership and committee positions in medical societies, hospitals
and industry and government task forces. Dr. Woolf is also involved in his
local community, serving as a member of the Board of Directors of
Philabundance, a Philadelphia-area food bank.
About CIGNA Group Insurance:
CIGNA Group Insurance products and services are provided by Life
Insurance Company of North America and other CIGNA companies. These
companies provide group, disability, life and accident coverage in the
United States, and are one of the top five providers in disability
management and insurance with solutions that focus on helping employees
return to a productive work life as quickly and safely as possible. These
companies are also one of the top five providers of group term life and
group universal life, and the second leading provider of group accident
insurance, including voluntary accident and business travel accident
insurance. "CIGNA" and "CIGNA Group Insurance" are registered service marks
of CIGNA Intellectual Property, Inc. licensed for use by these companies.
SOURCE CIGNA Group Insurance
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CONTACT:
Jill Roman of CIGNA Group Insurance,
+1-215-761-1489, jill.roman@cigna.com
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