Aetna has been supplying Americans with insurance for about 150 years now. Today, it already has 40 million plant holders and has polished a wide array of products ranging from life insurance, health and dental, to Medicare plans catering for seniors comprised of Medicare Supplement, Medicare Prescription Drug coverage and Medicare Advantage.
Like all other insurance companies, Aetna started out from scratch. It was founded in 1850 in Hartford, Connecticut as a life insurance company. Mt. Etna, an 11,000-foot mighty Sicilian volcano is the inspiration behind the company’s name. Aetna has bore witness to World Wars and the Great Depression and survived both. Since then, it became one of America’s largest insurance companies.
With Aetna’s visions and forward-thinking, it has spent millions and millions of dollars helping the uninsured population get easy and uncomplicated access to health care. It has taken a big leap into the future with their Physicians Transparency Program. This is very innovative in the consumer-driven healthcare world. This online tool will enable members of Aetna to evaluate and compare prices of general medical procedures from different providers, thus, empowering them to choose and control aspects of their healthcare.
Aetna has been highly praised by numerous publications and national organizations for its enduring commitment to diversity, its ground-breaking technology, and for various employment-related accolades.
Aetna won the National Business Group on Behavioral Health award for its dedication to assisting workers and their families in dealing with mental health and with disorders cause by substance abuse. Aetna’s venerable record of diversity and social responsibility was recognized by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, granting the company the 2007 A. Leon Higginbotham Corporate Leadership Award.
In 2006, it was honored by National Committee for Quality Assurance for Innovative Programs with Recognizing Innovation in Multicultural Health Care Award for Aetna’s delivery of quality care to culturally, linguistically and ethnically disparate populations. It was also ranked second in 2007 and 2006 Most Admired Companies’ listing of Fortune magazine. Fortune magazine says that making it to number 2 of the Most Admired list is the ultimate report card on corporate character and reputation. The company has also earned the 2006 Large/Affiliated Innovation and Excellence Award for Chronic Care, given by America’s Health Insurance Plans Foundation. This is credited to Aetna’s integrated approach in helping diabetic members manage their conditions.
Aetna’s volunteerism was honored by The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network with an Award for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs in 2005. This recognition is bestowed to businesses that have made dedication to effectively engage their employees in volunteer works.
These are just some of the numerous awards Aetna has earned and they are too many to mention. Aetna has a collection of them! Ranging from recognitions for product excellence, technological innovation, to awards for commitment to diversity – but what makes Aetna really proud of these recognitions is that, it is a definitive indication that the company’s efforts and struggles have made a difference and has contributed to a better and healthier communities. These awards are testimonies of Aetna’s tradition of excellence in delivering quality products.
