April is Autism Awareness Month and another opportunity to promote inclusion and self-determination for those on the autism spectrum. Like many impacted by this challenging disorder, my family has our own story and my hope is that by sharing it, we can help others. Our now nine year old son, Vaughn, was diagnosed with autism…
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In honor of World Hemophilia Day, Magellan Rx Management has released results from the first six months of its hemophilia management program launched in collaboration with Health New England, a non-profit health plan serving the commercial, Medicaid and Medicare markets. Hemophilia is a rare genetic bleeding disorder, for which treatment is expensive and difficult to…
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Magellan Health today announced the launch of a new thought leadership website, www.MagellanHealthResources.com. With a curated assortment of materials, focused around individual topics, Magellan Health Resources was designed as a repository of research, information and materials for healthcare professionals, members of the media and researchers. To launch, Magellan Health Resources is showcasing information and materials…
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By Carol Sickler, Screen Liaison Supervisor, TMG by Magellan Health April is National Donate Life Month, and in honor of this, we would like to share a story from Carol Sickler, a TMG by Magellan Health Screen Liaison Supervisor. Fourteen years ago, Carol gave a life-saving gift to her brother, and she’s proud to be a living…
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The following is an excerpt from an article appearing in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) More than 46 Americans die from prescription opioid overdoses every day, while the number of deaths from prescription opioids has more than quadrupled since 1999. Lack of expertise on how to measure and treat pain is a large factor driving the crisis. In…
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Traumatic events, such as a sudden death, natural disaster, motor vehicle accident, or terrorist attack can leave children and teens feeling stressed, frightened, and helpless. Whether they personally witness the event or are exposed to it on the news or social media, children may experience intense emotions and a heightened sense of insecurity. Children’s reactions…
Read More The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Star Rating program is designed to measure and improve the overall performance and quality of care health plans provide to Medicare beneficiaries. Due to changes in individual measure specifications, benchmarks, and inclusion into the overall calculation, this quality rating system continues to evolve – which can make…
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Today, people with developmental disabilities are more visible across our communities than ever before, and the world is more accessible than it’s been in the past. It’s good to see things are becoming more inclusive, and it’s important for us to continue in this direction. Including people with disabilities…
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