Understanding pharmacy trend is important for developing robust, cost-saving specialty drug management strategies. But did you know you can’t really compare one trend number to another? Every PBM uses different methodologies, data sets, and calculations to arrive at their pharmacy trend number. Additionally, one of the largest cost drivers of specialty spend today—prescriptions drugs dispensed…
Stress is a part of everyone’s life in one way or another. But did you ever consider that stress doesn’t always have to be a bad thing? What if you found ways to make stress a positive thing? Stress is complicated and tends to impact people over a long period of time. Here are a…
Prescription drug abuse is a growing issue and affects people from all walks of life. With that in mind, it’s important for the health and safety of your family and others who come into your home that you safeguard and properly dispose of prescription medications. Safeguarding medications Ask your pharmacist if prescribed medicines in your…
Alcohol is part of many traditions and is often served at parties and other functions. And although many drugs are illegal or legal only with a prescription, people may offer them to you. If you’re in a situation where someone is offering you alcohol or drugs, try this: Look the person in the eye. In…
It’s AIDS Awareness Month, and we want to recognize and remember those lost to AIDS, support those living with HIV, help to spread awareness about prevention and treatment, and provide information around our patient-centric AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) services that have helped so many patients. By the numbers Did you know that more than…
Sadly, nearly every day Americans are faced with traumatic events. Whether it be weather-related incidents, mass shootings or other emergencies, these experiences are frightening. In response, Magellan has developed a Crisis Communications Resources page that includes downloadable tip sheets in English and Spanish about: Helping children cope after a traumatic event How to cope after…
Caring for a family member or friend who has a disability or a chronic illness can be rewarding. But it’s also demanding. One of the keys to being a successful caregiver is to manage stress by seeking support and taking care of yourself. Managing stress is especially important for a caregiver, because stress can weaken…
Share the responsibility of care with our partner, relatives, or other support persons. Remember to rest when your child is resting. If you feel uncomfortable about leaving your sleeping child alone, sleep close by your child. Talk with your doctor if you feel exhausted and unable to continue to care for your child adequately. This…
Being a parent of a child with physical, emotional, or behavioral problems can be exhausting. Try to take good care of your physical and emotional health. Doing so will help provide you with needed energy to care for your child with special needs. Schedule time for yourself. Use a calendar or planner to set aside…