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Aetna is a leader in developing, as well as funding, new approaches to help improve the quality of health care in America.

• Op-Ed: New Safety Initiative: Health Plans Join Push To End 'Never Events'
• News Release: Aetna Incorporates Patient Safety Language Into Hospital Contracts

Aetna Health Connections provides members with an innovative, holistic approach to medical management.

• News Release: Introducing Aetna Health Connections

Aetna is forging innovative relationships to tackle health care quality and cost issues in new ways.

• News Release: Aetna Expands Access to High-Performance Network
• Issue Brief: Quality - Pay for Performance
• News Release: Aetna to Recognize ABIM Maintenance of Certification in Pay-for-Performance Program

Aetna is improving the quality of health care through Pharmacy and other programs.

• News Release: Aetna Offers Copay-Free Period to Promote Appropriate use of Generic Antidepressants
• News Release: Aetna Dental/Medical Integration Program Offered at No Additional Charge
• News Release: Aetna Behavioral Health Launches Online Health Assessment

Through the Aetna Foundation, Aetna funds new and independent health care initiatives in local communities and through nationally recognized programs.

• News Release: Aetna Donates $1 Million to Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation
• News Release: Aetna Awards $2.25 Million To Address End-of-Life Care and Depression
• News Release: Aetna Awards $38,500 to Institute for Safe Medication Practices