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Treatment record reviews demonstrate quality of care

Accurate documentation supports quality care. Each year, Magellan conducts treatment record reviews to assess clinical documentation and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across our...

Treatment record reviews demonstrate quality of care

Texas providers: Billing targeted case management

Behavioral health targeted case management (TCM) supports Dell Children’s Health Plan members with complex needs by coordinating services across systems of care. Because TCM is time-based and...

Texas providers: Billing targeted case management

Go to Availity Essentials for claims and more

With Magellan's Claims Courier set to retire in the coming weeks, Availity Essentials' simplified claims functions could be just what you need. (Plus, Availity Essentials gives you access to claims...

Featured: Featured Issue: Spring 2026
Go to Availity Essentials for claims and more

Magellan appointed chief medical officer in September

“Throughout my career as a psychiatrist, I have been committed to improving care practices that help people live healthier, more fulfilling lives,” said Steven E. Pratt, M.D.

Featured: Featured Issue: Winter 2026
Magellan appointed chief medical officer in September

Using psychotherapy add-on codes

Help reduce claim denials, ensure appropriate reimbursement, and support compliance when you use accurate documentation and billing of psychotherapy add-on codes with Evaluation & Management (E/M)...

Featured: Featured Issue: Winter 2026
Using psychotherapy add-on codes

Billing Q3014 for telehealth

Q3014 represents the telehealth originating site facility fee. It may be billed only by the eligible facility where the member is physically located during the telehealth visit.

Featured: Featured Issue: Winter 2026
Billing Q3014 for telehealth

4 ways to support patients with substance use disorders

Timely follow-up care for substance use disorders enhances outcomes. Effective follow-up care is critical for improving outcomes for patients diagnosed with substance use disorders (SUDs)....

4 ways to support patients with substance use disorders

Patient safety depends on coordinating care

Each year, Magellan conducts a patient safety survey with our network providers who serve members of commercial health plans. If you completed our patient safety survey in 2025, thank you for...

Patient safety depends on coordinating care

Why measurement-informed care matters

"Am I making a difference with my clients?" Many clinicians often wonder. When progress is difficult to see, frustration, self-doubt, and burnout can follow — especially in work that involves...

Why measurement-informed care matters

Early Childhood Supports and Services program launched

Magellan of Louisiana has worked closely with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to implement the Early Childhood Supports and Services (ECSS) program, which provides vital support for young...

Early Childhood Supports and Services program launched

Health symposium on crisis stabilization and justice-involved care

On Dec. 5, 2025, Magellan hosted a half-day behavioral health symposium, “Cross-System Approaches to Crisis Stabilization & Justice-Involved Care,” at Lehigh-Valley – Muhlenberg Hospital, part of...

Health symposium on crisis stabilization and justice-involved care

Do you specialize in MAT for depression?

Do you specialize in medication-assisted treatment for depression? Let us know! New specialty supports members with treatment-resistant depression If you specialize in medication-assisted treatment...

Do you specialize in MAT for depression?

HAI-CA earns full NCQA accreditation

Human Affairs International of California earns full accreditation from NCQA Recognized for Commercial, Exchange, Medicaid and Medicare As shared in a recent Magellan press release, Human Affairs...

HAI-CA earns full NCQA accreditation

You have access to EAP forms online

You have access to EAP forms online As a clinician, you focus on providing the best care possible to those you serve. Magellan’s goal is to support you by making the essential tools and care...

You have access to EAP forms online

California handbook supplement now online for 2025

The California provider handbook supplement and related appendices are now online on Magellan’s* provider website. In California, Magellan currently manages benefits for members of the following...

California handbook supplement now online for 2025

Updated PA HealthChoices supplement online

The updated Pennsylvania HealthChoices supplement (PDF) is available online at MagellanProvider.com. Contracted providers must follow the policies and procedures outlined in handbook supplements as...

Updated PA HealthChoices supplement online

Podcast features in-depth conversation with RCPA president

A new episode of Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Matters podcast is now available! In this episode (#7), host John Lees, Magellan’s member and family advocate for...

Podcast features in-depth conversation with RCPA president

Updated WY CME supplement online

The updated Wyoming supplement (PDF) is available online at MagellanProvider.com. Contracted providers must follow the policies and procedures outlined in handbook supplements as well as those in...

Updated WY CME supplement online

Provider Town Hall recording from Dec. 17 now available

Provider Town Hall recording from Dec. 17 now available Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania wishes to thank everyone who participated in our most recent virtual Provider Town Hall on Dec....

Provider Town Hall recording from Dec. 17 now available

Reporting self-audits in the Pennsylvania HealthChoices program

Reporting self-audits in the Pennsylvania HealthChoices program The feature article “Routine Self-Audits: A Guide for Providers” applies in the Pennsylvania HealthChoices program, except for how...

Reporting self-audits in the Pennsylvania HealthChoices program

Supporting mental health at every age

Resources to share with patients, family, friends and colleagues From childhood to older adulthood, our mental health needs evolve. Understanding and prioritizing what matters most at each stage...

Featured: Featured Issue: Spring 2025
Supporting mental health at every age

TX Medicaid: Maternal mental health matters

Let Magellan know! Magellan is expanding our network of providers who support maternal mental health. If you specialize in postpartum and reproductive mental health, we invite you to share this...

TX Medicaid: Maternal mental health matters

Latest podcast explores PTSD

A new episode of Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania's Behavioral Health Matters podcast is now available! In this episode (#6), host John Lees, Magellan’s member and family advocate for...

Latest podcast explores PTSD

Life lessons help with recovery

Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania and our county partners support recovery efforts in our communities. Magellan employee authors op-ed to increase awareness To help reduce stigma around...

Life lessons help with recovery

Magellan providers make a difference

Some of Magellan’s network providers in California have faced evacuation due to wildfires and have continued to support as many members as possible.

Featured: Featured Issue: Winter 2025
Magellan providers make a difference

Breaking the silence, saving lives

September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Together, we can foster a culture of awareness and compassion that saves lives. Explore Magellan resources for yourself, your practice and your...

Featured: Featured Issue: Summer 2025
Breaking the silence, saving lives

Screening for risk with Neuroflow

NeuroFlow uses a type of artificial intelligence (AI) known as natural language processing to analyze members’ journal entries and alert providers about members who may be in urgent need or...

Featured: Featured Issue: Summer 2024
Screening for risk with Neuroflow

Promoting suicide awareness

As a mental/behavioral health provider, you’re likely all too aware that suicide and substance use disorders are a serious public health concern. Help prevent suicide by promoting awareness with...

Featured: Featured Issue: Summer 2024
Promoting suicide awareness

Specialize in maternal mental health?

In support of increasing awareness of maternal mental health, Magellan gives you several options when sharing your specialties via the provider portal.

Featured: Featured Issue: Summer 2024
Specialize in maternal mental health?
MARCOM Awards

Provider Focus has won the MARCOM Gold Award in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021