Simply put, hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV), a blood-borne disease of the liver, is a global health concern. In the United States (U.S.), it affects an estimated 3.9 million people, up to 30 percent of whom will develop cirrhosis and 1 percent to 3 percent of whom will develop…
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Magellan understands that the market looks at pharmacy trends as a gauge to measure pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) success. However, you really can’t compare one trend number to another as every PBM uses different methodologies, different data sets and different calculations to arrive at their trend number, and often adjustments are made to these calculations year-over-year….
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There is often confusion about Memorial Day relative to Veterans Day, which was first observed in 1926, to recognize and appreciate all veterans who have served our country- particularly those who are still with us. Memorial Day, which began in 1868, is focused on honoring those individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice preserving our…
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A major trend in the pharmacy space continues to be increasing specialty drug spend, which is expected to continue with the introduction of new specialty agents for oncology, autoimmune disorders and rare diseases. In this year’s Medical Pharmacy Trend Report Employer Group Supplement, we found that 88 percent of employers reported a medical benefit spend…
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Source: https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/tools/infographics/mental-health/
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Being a parent is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs an individual can hold. When behavioral health challenges are added, it becomes even more difficult. Try, for a moment, to imagine being a foster parent to a child with behavioral health challenges. Where does one even begin to find the help and services…
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As a former Medicaid recipient who relied on treatment from community behavioral health centers, I know first-hand the transformative power a peer specialist can have a in a person’s life. In my late teens and early twenties, I bounced from state hospitals to crisis stabilization units desperate to end my life. I had no hope…
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