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program for Vietnamese women. These important initiatives in
our business are complemented by strong efforts in this area by
the Aetna Foundation. In 2003, the Aetna Foundation provided
approximately $3 million in funding to programs focused
primarily on addressing disparities in health and disease
prevention. In the future, we’ll continue to align our customer-
focused business efforts and our corporate philanthropic efforts.
You can read more about these issues — and other issues such as
childhood obesity, malpractice reform, consumer-driven health
care, health care quality and safety, infectious diseases and
Medicaid — in the essays written by outside experts that are
included in our annual report. As in past years, Aetna remains
deeply committed to bringing together divergent views and acting
as a catalyst for change in our nation’s health care system.
WHERE AETNA STANDS TODAY
We are very pleased with where Aetna stands today. We have
completed the first stage of our turnaround, our financial results
have improved, and we are gaining momentum on our quest to
be the leader in our industry.
Our accomplishments in 2003 were a perfect way to celebrate
Aetna’s 150th anniversary. Through hard work and determination,
Aetna is emerging as a major force in the marketplace and
delivering business results our shareholders expect. Drawing
inspiration from our company’s history, we are bringing forth
a stronger, new Aetna, one that is ready to embark on its future.
Thank you for your continued confidence in us. We believe there
is greater success to come.
JOHN W. ROWE, M.D.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Aetna is emerging
as a major force in
the marketplace
and delivering
business results our
shareholders expect.
We believe there is
greater success to come.
2003
First Stage of
Turnaround Completed.
Financial Results
Improved.
Gaining Momentum.
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