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5 Things to Know About Heart Health in 2021

by Rosalind Watman, D.O.
February 18, 2021Behavioral Health, Cardiology, COVID-19Anxiety, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, COVID-19, COVID-19 Heart Issues, Depression, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Magellan RX, Magellan Rx Management, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Women's Heart Health

With much of our health focus these days on COVID-19 – avoiding it, the vaccination and dealing with friends and family who may contract it – American Heart Month reminds us about the leading cause of death, killing more than 650,000 Americans each year, in the United States: heart disease.[1] COVID-19 can directly or indirectly…

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Three Key Principles for Improving Patient Care with Behavioral Economics

by Magellan Rx Management
February 10, 2021QualityBehavioral Economics, Improving Patient Care, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Magellan RX, Magellan Rx Management, Outcomes, Patient Care, Wellth

When it comes to healthcare, it is all about the individual, not their condition. Healthcare organizations endeavor to help patients achieve better health, and this goes beyond reducing symptoms and healing injuries. Behavioral economics—a science that was founded on the idea that “humans are irrational beings, but in highly predictable ways”—is empowering individuals to live…

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5 Ways to Improve Medication Adherence

by Melody DiMaio
February 9, 2021PharmacyMagellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Magellan RX, Magellan Rx Management, medication adherence, Medications, Prescriptions, Social Determinants of Health

Taking your medications exactly as prescribed (improving medication adherence) is one of the most important things you can do to enhance your health and prevent medical complications. For many Americans, medication adherence can be difficult to maintain. There are a number of barriers that we face every day, from social determinants of health (like medication…

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How to cope with stress caused by current events

by Steven E. Pratt, MD
February 4, 2021Behavioral Health, COVID-19Anxiety, Children and traumatic events, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Current Events, EAP, Headline Stress Disorder, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Magellan RX, Magellan Rx Management, Mental Health Condition, pandemic, PTSD, Self-Care, Stress, Traumatic events

Anxiety is a normal response to a constant barrage of bad news. Headlines and notifications related to recent events are taking their toll on mental health in what some call “headline stress disorder.” While this is not a medical diagnosis, the continued anxiety or stress from headlines may cause things like heart palpitations and chest…

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Managing Anxiety about the COVID-19 Vaccine

by Steven E. Pratt, MD
January 20, 2021Behavioral Health, COVID-19Anxiety, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, EAP, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Magellan Rx Management, Mental Health, pandemic, Stress, Vaccine safety

As the new COVID-19 vaccine is being administered across the country, many people are feeling a mix of emotions. There is hope that the vaccine will normalize life and relief that the vaccine will save lives.  There is also anxiety about its potential side effects, long-term effectiveness and availability. For some, the stress and uncertainty…

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Loss and Grief during the Pandemic

by Steven E. Pratt, MD
January 12, 2021Behavioral Health, COVID-19Coronavirus, COVID-19, EAP, Grief, Loss, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Magellan RX, Magellan Rx Management, Mental Health, pandemic

How we can comfort and support each other when grieving Grieving the loss of a family member, friend or colleague is difficult. The pandemic has made it even harder for many people to cope. Those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 or other illnesses may face additional grief and sadness. Infection control restrictions have…

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How to strengthen your mental health: tips for coping during the pandemic

by Steven E. Pratt, MD
January 6, 2021Behavioral Health, COVID-19Coronavirus, COVID-19, EAP, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Magellan RX, Magellan Rx Management, Mental Health, pandemic, Self-Care, Stress

Find ways to deal with negative emotions There is no question that the pandemic has affected the mental health of Americans of all ages. We have experienced months of social isolation, job changes and unemployment, school closures, and other disruptions. This has led to a surge in the number of people reporting high levels of…

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Keeping Your Community Healthy During COVID-19

by Magellan Rx Management
December 17, 2020COVID-19Coronavirus, coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Magellan RX, Magellan Rx Management, Social Responsibility

With the hope of a vaccine on the horizon, it is important to keep in mind that the global pandemic is still prevalent. It will take time for these vaccines to reach the general population, and the first recipients will be front-line medical workers and at-risk populations. Although the introduction of a vaccine is great…

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