Cigna publishes transcript of Q1 2026 earnings call

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  • Cigna Group management reviewed first-quarter 2026 results on an earnings call attended by Chairman and CEO David Cordani, President and COO Brian Evanko, CFO Ann Dennison, and SVP investor relations Ralph Giacobbe.
  • Adjusted EPS came in at 7.79 on total revenue of 68.5 billion, prompting an increase in full-year adjusted EPS outlook to at least 30.35.
  • Cordani outlined customer-facing changes to prior authorization, including removing hundreds of tests and services from requirements, cutting medical prior authorizations about 15%.
  • Evanko announced plans to exit Individual exchange business at end of 2026, with coverage and networks unchanged during transition and member support through open enrollment into 2027.
  • Evanko also launched a strategic review of alternatives for EviCore, citing industry moves toward standardized, automated prior authorization.


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