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Dr. Steven Pratt is the senior medical director for the employer segment within Magellan Healthcare. He joined Magellan Healthcare in 2017 and previously served as the executive medical director of behavioral health for the Minnesota Department of Human Services (MN DHS). In his current role, Pratt is responsible for clinical oversight of utilization management, case management, and a unique disability management program. His expertise is relied upon in product development, quality oversight and contract management for the employer segment. In addition to extensive experience in leadership of public sector, direct care organizations, he has previous health plan experience working for United Health Group (UNH). At United Health he was involved in development of disease management and health advocacy programs. Pratt has a deep interest in cost containment through wellness promotion and integrative care. He is adept at leading organizational change, engaging individuals who are not engaged in change efforts and holding all, including himself, accountable to the highest standards of performance. He has a breadth of experience as a public speaker and trainer with particular interest in what he and the MN DHS termed “The Core Four” evidence-based practices: Person-centered Culture, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care and Positive Behavior Supports. Pratt earned his medical degree and bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota.
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Managing Anxiety about the COVID-19 Vaccine

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

Loss and Grief during the Pandemic

by Steven E. Pratt, MD
January 12, 2021Coronavirus, COVID-19, EAP, Grief, Loss, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Magellan RX, Magellan Rx Management, Mental Health, pandemic
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How to strengthen your mental health: tips for coping during the pandemic

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

Building your resilience during the second wave of COVID-19

by Steven E. Pratt, MD
December 14, 2020#mentalhealthmatters, Chronic Stress, Coronavirus, COVID-19, EAP, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Magellan RX, Magellan Rx Management, Mental Health, Resilience, Stress
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Virtual Therapy: Removing Barriers to Mental Health Care

by Steven E. Pratt, MD
August 27, 2020Anxiety, Behavioral Therapy, BetterHelp, Mental Health, Stress, Telemedicine, Virtual Therapy
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How to Respond to Traumatic Events in the Workplace

by Steven E. Pratt, MD
June 22, 2020After traumatic events, Critical Event Interventions, Critical Incident Response, Emergency Preparedness, Magellan Health, PTSD, PTSD Prevention
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Stamp Out Stigma during May: Mental Health Awareness month

by Steven E. Pratt, MD
May 4, 2020Addiction, Anxiety, Behavioral Health, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Depression, EAP, Healthcare, Magellan, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Magellan RX, Magellan Rx Management, Mental Health, Mental Health Conditions, Mental Illness, social stigma, Substance use disorder
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4 Tips to Foster Mental Health in the Workplace

by Steven E. Pratt, MD
March 9, 2020Emotionally Healthy Workplace, Employee Engagement, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, work life balance, Workplace Stress

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