Swarna Ramachandran is bringing a new digital experience to the world of behavioral health. As vice president of digital and contact center solutions for Magellan Healthcare, Ramachandran is leading a team that is redesigning the online digital experience for members, making it more intuitive when finding the necessary resources. Digital transformation, including technology, experience and…
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By Dr. Beall-Wilkins and Dr. Jamie Hanna Magellan Health hosted a free webinar for September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If your question wasn’t answered during the webinar, or if you would just like to learn more about suicide prevention, read on for information shared by our webinar presenters, Dr. Rakel Beall-Wilkins, MD, MPH, and Dr….
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October is American Pharmacists Month and an excellent opportunity for us to celebrate all of our Magellan Rx pharmacy heroes that help our members live healthy, vibrant lives! To kick off American Pharmacists Month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on our two pharmacy residents. We will be taking you behind the scenes to find…
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By Caroline Bohn, R.N., Senior Care Manager, Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania Millions of Americans suffer with chronic pain issues, every day of their lives. Conditions such as migraines, back injuries, fibromyalgia, or neuropathy, for example, can cause serious, ongoing pain. Ongoing chronic pain can be a debilitating problem for those suffering with it. Dealing…
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Behavioral health is an important indicator of a society’s overall wellbeing, as it interacts closely with physical health. Unfortunately, most individuals do not receive the behavioral health treatment they need. Fear of treatment, shame, and embarrassment keep many from seeking care. More than one-third of Americans live in areas lacking mental health professionals.[1] Fifty percent…
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New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that suicide rates have risen to over 30% in the US since 1999.[1] Since COVID-19 began, suicidal ideation in the US has more than doubled, with younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers experiencing disproportionately worse effects.[2] As suicide has reached…
Read More Creating an accessible and personalized user-friendly digital experience is Lauren Rust’s goal as vice president of digital experience at Magellan Health. Based in Houston, Texas, Lauren aims to make it easier for members to understand their behavioral health and find appropriate care, all while reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. By focusing on the needs…
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As I started my career with a passion to add value to the healthcare industry, I would never have been able to predict the rapid evolution we are experiencing today. Take, for example, specialty pharmacy. What originated nearly 50 years ago as a treatment solution for just a handful of conditions has grown exponentially into…
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