Bloomfield-headquartered Cigna has named Dr. Amy Flaster as Chief Medical Officer of The Cigna Group, expanding her role to include oversight across both Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. A practicing primary care physician, Dr. Flaster previously served as Chief Medical Officer of Cigna Healthcare and brings extensive experience in hospital leadership, technology, and value-based care.

"Dr. Flaster is a proven strategic and innovative leader with extensive clinical and operational experience in patient care, technology, hospital leadership, and value-based care. In this new role, she will continue our journey to improve the health of millions of patients in partnership with their clinicians,” said David M. Cordani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Cigna Group. “As a practicing primary care physician, Dr. Flaster brings a unique perspective that keeps patients at the heart of every decision, and her deep compassion and unwavering commitment to transforming health care will be invaluable as we advance our commitments to all those we serve."

Cigna also announced that Katya Andresen, Chief Digital & Analytics Officer, will lead the company’s Excellence and Transformation (XT) initiatives. Under her direction, XT efforts will focus on improving access to care, deploying digital tools, and enhancing patient experiences across all touchpoints.

The leadership changes reflect Cigna’s focus on innovation, digital health, and whole-person care, and highlight the key role Connecticut-based organizations play in shaping the future of healthcare nationwide.