Children who are socially withdrawn, shy, and appear to lack self-esteem are more likely than other children to be targets for bullying. Children who appear confident and strong are better able to discourage children from harassing them. Parents and other important adults in a child’s life can use these suggestions to help boost a child’s…
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Childhood isn’t all fun and games. Even young children can feel worried and stressed. Stress can come from outside sources, such as family, friends, and school. It can also come from children themselves. Just like adults, children may expect too much of themselves and then feel stressed when they feel that they have failed. How…
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“For a turtle to walk forward, it has to stick its neck out. Because Wraparound challenges systems to support families in unique and strength-based ways, staff must take chances when doing things differently than has been done in the past. Hence, they stick their necks out for change and work toward a better future for…
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More than 400 nationally-recognized payers, physicians, and industry insiders came together to share thoughts and insights on the ever-evolving specialty drug landscape at the 16th annual 2019 Magellan Rx Management Specialty Summit hosted August 26-28 in New York City. As the specialty drug trend continues to rise (especially on the medical benefit) and the pipeline…
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Magellan Health Insights: Dr. Ghani, thank you for chatting with us today. Why do you think it’s important to be aware of minority mental health? Dr. Shareh Ghani: Many psychological conditions have a connection to the individual’s perception of themselves. How comfortable do we feel in our environment? How well do we fit into what…
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With the number of opioid-related overdose deaths in the U.S. reaching a record high last year, it’s time for our nation to fully embrace evidence-based treatment options that best support our communities, loved ones, friends and families in their recovery efforts. One growing approach—often considered as the gold standard of treatment—is medication-assisted treatment (MAT). MAT…
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For healthcare providers, prior authorization (PA) via fax or telephone is the second most costly medical administrative function. On average, medical staff spend two business days per week on PA. Automating PA while maintaining clinical excellence is essential for better care delivery. With a focus on leveraging digital solutions and fostering data-enabled decisions, Magellan Healthcare…
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One suicide is too many. Yet more than 47,000 Americans die each year as a result of suicide. Because suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in our nation, we at Magellan Health believe it is nothing short of a public health crisis. Thankfully many experts and organizations agree. Recently, Magellan had the privilege…
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