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Spotlight Magellan Health: National Case Management Week

This year’s theme for National Case Management Week is keeping the person at the heart of collaborative care. Celebrated the week of October 8-14, we’re recognizing the crucial role of case managers on healthcare teams. These individuals have the important responsibility navigating the complex healthcare system to facilitate care coordination and connecting members to the…

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Fentanyl and the Opioid Epidemic

Fentanyl and the Opioid Epidemic

The opioid epidemic is a significant public health problem in the United States. In 2021, over 75% of drug overdose deaths involved an opioid.[1] Between 2010 to 2019, drug overdose mortality rates have increased by 53% among U.S. military veterans.4 Opioids include prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids. About 150 individuals die each day from…

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Spotlight Magellan Health: Customer Service Week

The first full week in October, organizations are taking the time to recognize and celebrate their employees in customer service. Customer Service Week is an international celebration that highlights the importance of customer service and those individuals who serve and support customers daily. We’re spotlighting four Magellan Health employees who share why they chose to…

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Importance of Sleep

The Importance of Sleep and Coping with Sleep Cycle Disruptions

While sleep may appear to be a reward or special treat for some, it is a vital biological process that is necessary for optimal functioning.Without proper sleep, the body cannot adequately process new information, create memories, rid itself of toxic waste, restore energy, balance hormone secretion, and repair cells.  Inadequate length and/or quality of sleep…

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National Preparedness Month: Building Resilience for All Emergencies

National Preparedness Month: Building Resilience for All Emergencies

Learn how to prepare your family and community Every September, the United States observes National Preparedness Month as a reminder of the significance of proactive planning and community engagement in the face of adversity. This initiative calls for individuals, families, and communities to assess their readiness and take steps to prepare for emergencies in their…

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Transforming Behavioral Healthcare: Magellan Healthcare’s Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Programs

Although 21% of U.S. adults have a mental illness, access to behavioral healthcare remains out of reach for most. From 2008 to 2019, the number of adults with any mental illness increased nearly 30%. The pandemic further exacerbated mental health problems for adults and sparked an expanding youth mental health crisis. As the demand for…

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Tips for Helping the “New Kid” Adjust in School

Our world is always fluid, now more than ever, which can bring uncertainty into our daily adult lives. For kids still building core skills to manage life, or what I like to call their “tool bag,” change can be all-consuming. Being the “new kid” at school is something most of us parents have been through…

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Suicide Prevention Strategies & Resources for Military Families: A Conversation with Magellan Federal’s Supervisor for the Adolescent Support and Counseling Service

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, observed annually in September, serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of promoting mental health, offering support, and fostering hope to prevent the tragic loss of lives to suicide. Death by suicide among service members, veterans, and their families is becoming a national crisis. This population is at higher risk…

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