PROVIDER UPDATE  Miami, FL  September 4, 2003---  Comments of Donald J. Palmisano, MD, JD, President, American Medical Association concerning the CIGNA HealthCare settlement agreement:  "The American Medical Association (AMA) is pleased that CIGNA and the plaintiff physicians and medical associations have agreed to resolve many of the significant problems that have plagued physicians who treat CIGNA enrollees.  CIGNA is to be commended for agreeing to change its business practices and improve its relationships with practicing physicians and their patients. We are hopeful other health insurers will follow CIGNA's example and work cooperatively with physicians on behalf of patients.  The AMA will continue to support physicians across the country to resolve these important issues with health insurers."