"The research team is excited about the launch of Accupedia, as we see the
technology and solutions that we developed come to fruition," said Vinay
Vaidya, M.S.
The costs of cancer care are significant.
The program will also address the needs of members who have recently
completed treatment or have ongoing maintenance treatment and medication
needs .

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dose based on preset algorithms developed by researchers at the University of
Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical Center.
"We are honored to introduce this first-of-its-kind application that
improves the safety of the most fragile patients," said Keith Streckenbach,
Executive Vice President of Pharmacy OneSource., an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of
Maryland School of Medicine and project leader.D.
CIGNA HealthCare, headquartered in Bloomfield, CT, provides medical
benefits plans, dental coverage, behavioral health coverage, pharmacy benefits
and products and services that integrate and analyze information to support
consumerism and health advocacy.

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Pharmacy OneSource is pharmacy's #1 documentation and formulary
application service provider. "Our goals are to both help
prevent cancer and help members living with cancer - no matter what stage of
recovery or treatment they are in - to survive or improve their quality of
life while managing their condition. Members undergo a comprehensive screening to
develop a personalized plan, and they will have access to web-based tools to
help them effectively manage their care.

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"Accupedia also improves the
infusion dosing, preparation and administrative workflow of prescribers,
pharmacists and nurses while meeting standardization goals .

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The new program, which will be available for plans that take effect
beginning January 1, 2007, aims to support cancer victims and survivors
through prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

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pharmacyonesource. According to the Institutes of Medicine
(IOM), approximately half of all men and one-third of women will develop
cancer in their lifetimes. CIGNA HealthCare nurses and health
educators will actively remind at-risk members overdue for recommended
screenings to schedule appropriate tests. Products and services
are provided by these operating subsidiaries and not by CIGNA Corporation.

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"Cancer is a complex condition that can significantly impact a member and
his or her family physically, emotionally and financially," said Jeff Kang,
MD, chief medical officer, CIGNA HealthCare. For example, periodic screening tests for
breast, cervical and colorectal cancers can reduce the number of deaths from
these diseases by finding them early, when they are most treatable.

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documentation and formulary application service provider, today launched
Accupedia(TM), a new web-based application that eliminates "rule of six"
dosing of intravenous drugs for pediatric patients.com . According to the National
Cancer Institute, direct medical costs for cancer care in 2004 totaled more
than $72 billion.

When considering the impact of indirect costs, such as lost
productivity due to illness or premature death, the total economic burden
reached $190 billion in 2004.

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Accupedia helps physicians order accurate pediatric drips based upon
standardized concentrations with real-time fluid load monitoring .
The CIGNA HealthCare Oncology Condition Management Program will offer
members support to help diagnose potential cancerous conditions early and
prevent the development of the disease.

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Accupedia increases the safety of pediatric drip orders and facilitates
hospital compliance with JCAHO's National Patient Safety Goal 3B., assistant professor of
medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine initiated a project
in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of Maryland Medical
Center to tackle the challenge of standardizing continuous drug infusions in
pediatric patients ., March 31, 2006 -- To help those
at-risk or living with cancer manage and treat their complex condition , CIGNA
HealthCare today announced a new CIGNA HealthCare Oncology Condition
Management Program , which will provide prevention, wellness and condition
management assistance for members. "CIGNA HealthCare" refers to various
operating subsidiaries of CIGNA Corporation (NYSE: CI).

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The research team developed software to automate the
process of generating standard concentrations for any drug , collaborated with
national leaders to develop a consensus, conducted a large national survey of
this subject, and developed a CPOE solution for ordering, compounding and
administering continuous infusions using standard concentrations.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the number of new
cancer cases can be reduced and many cancer deaths prevented by adopting
healthier lifestyles and by making cancer screening, information and referral
services available and accessible .

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More information about Accupedia can be found at:
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technology was licensed by the Office of Research and Development at the
University of Maryland, Baltimore to a pharmacy software vendor, Pharmacy One
Source, to enable its widespread availability. More information can be found
at http://www. With the integration of information from all these health-related
areas, CIGNA HealthCare clinicians will be able to understand the full scope
of a member's condition and care to coordinate the appropriate resources from
many health disciplines for the member.

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Members who are diagnosed with cancer will be enrolled in CIGNA's
specialty case management program to work with a nurse case manager, who can
help explain treatment options recommended by providers and coordinate care
among different providers.
The nurse case managers will assist members and their families in coping
with the emotional impact of their condition, including helping them receive
family counseling, organizing and preparing for treatment and end-of-life
planning, as needed.

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"Accupedia represents a
product that has taken an established and working solution and has enhanced it
even further to provide a comprehensive, safe and efficient solution for using
standardized concentrations. BLOOMFIELD, Conn. Specialized health educators will work with members to help them learn
more about medically indicated health screenings, managing potential side
effects and needed lifestyle changes.
The CIGNA HealthCare Oncology Condition Management Program will draw upon
data and resources available through CIGNA HealthCare and CIGNA business units
specializing in behavioral health, pharmacy management and disability
management .