February is American Heart Month

February 2, 2017 Uncategorized Activity, Cholesterol, February, Health, Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but you can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing…

Mind the Gap: Increasing Access to Behavioral Healthcare

by Magellan Health Insights

January 25, 2017 Addiction, Autism, Behavioral Health, Care Coordination, Children's Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Employee Assistance Programs, Self-Directed Care, Substance Abuse, Suicide Prevention Behavioral Health, Magellan, Magellan Healthcare, Mental Health, Mental Illness, substance abuse

According to the Kim Foundation, one out of four Americans experiences behavioral health issues. Of those, 60 percent are not receiving treatment. Why are so many people not receiving treatment?…

When Current Events Impact Team Members’ Work Productivity

by Teresa Odom

January 18, 2017 Behavioral Health, Employee Assistance Programs EAP, Election, Employee Assistance Programs, Employee Engagement, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Stress, Teresa Odom, Workplace Stress

The full extent of this remarkably negative 2016 Presidential campaign might surprise you. Studies show that the campaign may have had a profound effect on the mental wellbeing of many people….

Value-Based Purchasing: Putting the Wheels into Motion

by Monica Collins

January 13, 2017 ACO, Addiction, Autism, Behavioral Health, Children's Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Employee Assistance Programs, Medicaid, Medical Specialty, Medicare Assertive Community Treatment, Collaboration, Engagement, Innovation, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Monica Collins, Pennsylvania

You’re buying a car. Before you hit the lot, you do your planning and research, establish a budget, figure out what features you want and what style you’re looking for….

Using Technology to Help Individuals with Substance Use and Depression

by Magellan Health Insights

January 9, 2017 Addiction, Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Healthcare, Substance Abuse CBT, CCBT, Cobalt, Online, Privacy, Seth Feuerstein, SHADE, Surgeon General

Millions of people are challenged by drug and/or alcohol use, which may result in physical and emotional health concerns. Many individuals feel like they have lost control and struggle with…

Five Ways to Live More Mindfully in 2017

by Teresa Odom

January 3, 2017 Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Employee Assistance Programs Goal-Setting, Goals, Magellan Healthcare, Meditation, Mindfulness, Prioritization, Reflection, Self-Care, Teresa Odom

As we pass from one year into the next with celebration, it can be a terrific time to reset, reframe and evaluate how we’ve been living. Do you feel run…

Giving Back to Caregivers During the Holidays

by Caroline Carney, MD

December 19, 2016 Behavioral Health, Employee Assistance Programs Burnout, Caregiving, Depression, Dr. Caroline Carney, Healthcare, Holidays, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Respite

When you think about giving back this holiday season, remember those persons serving as caregivers for the loved ones in your life. Caregiving is one of life’s highest honors, but…

Medical Device Cybersecurity – The New Reality

by Magellan Health Insights

December 12, 2016 Healthcare IT Cybersecurity, Healthcare IT, Malware, Medical Device, Security, Wearables

Ransomware, malware, distributed denial of service attacks, Mirai – bad actors in a scary sci-fi thriller targeting your personal computer (PC), tablet or gaming device? Cyber attacks look for vulnerabilities…