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Integrating dental, mental, and chronic care for overall wellness
Cigna·Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +7 more·General
We identified it
Mar 31, 2026
Summary
Cigna Healthcare is promoting integration of dental, mental, and chronic care for overall wellness. The policy highlights bidirectional relationships between oral health and chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and mental health disorders, emphasizing the need for coordinated care approaches.
Action Required
Review patient chronic condition lists and incorporate oral health assessments into wellness exams. Consider referring patients with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and mental health conditions for dental evaluations. Educate patients on connections between oral health and their chronic conditions.