Mike* was dancing wildly to hip hop music before running up to me and confidently stating, “I’m a leader.” He told me about how he ran to be a class officer and lost but how he was not going to give up. He talked about his search for a life-long mentor and how he wanted…
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I have had the privilege of wearing many hats in a variety of industries throughout my career, including as an entrepreneur, executive, board member, educator, inventor and investor in technology, healthcare, biotechnology and life sciences. I have seen the development of ideas and innovations that never had the opportunity to come to fruition. There are…
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Caring is at the heart of Magellan’s culture. Whether it’s approving grant applications through the Magellan Cares Foundation, utilizing paid volunteer time off (VTO) hours or matching financial gifts, this is continually demonstrated by our associates across the country. Learn more about the Magellan Cares Foundation by visiting our webpage, which includes information about how…
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Every day in the news we hear about the devastating impact of the opioid crisis across the country. While we need to confront this complicated crisis, we also need to examine the larger issue of substance use disorders (SUD) that impact millions of Americans. This past September, I had the honor to represent Magellan Health…
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly known as PTSD, comes in many forms and affects children and adults alike. Early descriptions of PTSD are found throughout literature. The hallmarks of war-related PTSD were described in Homer’s The Iliad. Shakespeare wrote of the symptoms in Henry IV and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In recent times, books such…
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During National Depression Awareness Month, we wanted to take some time to discuss the very normal stress and mental health challenges working families experience as we are increasingly connected to our jobs. As our connectivity to work has grown – between email, texting, chats, phone calls, video conferencing calls, and a myriad of social networking…
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“We are often asked in interviews what our most memorable experience has been as a pharmacist,” said Marc. “I used to have a go-to story I thought was amazing, but now that story has been replaced.”Marc ReamClinical Pharmacist, Magellan Rx This month, we’re celebrating our amazing pharmacists and the work they do to impact members…
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Today, children and adolescents with behavioral health challenges are generally prescribed, and use, an alarming number of psychotropic medications. This excessive usage has raised concerns among families, practitioners and advocates amid questions about the appropriateness of the diagnoses that justify the drugs’ use – as well as the uncertainty surrounding the long-term effects of these…
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