Observing American Heart Month

February’s American Heart Month affords a timely reminder that physical and mental health are deeply connected. Even brief, supportive conversations about heart health can reinforce whole-person...

Add specialties in support LGBTQIA+ members

Magellan gives you additional options when sharing your specialties with potential clients who identify as LGBTQIA+. It's easy (we show you how).

4 ways to support patients with substance use disorders

Effective follow-up care is critical for improving outcomes for patients diagnosed with substance use disorders (SUDs). Impact your patients' recovery journeys and long-term health with these best...

It's a win-win

When Magellan network providers give our communications, such this Provider Focus newsletter, a high score, it means the world to us.

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.

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month

During May and throughout the year, Magellan is committed to increasing awareness about mental health. This year, we highlight the signficant role that feeling connected to others plays in mental...

Magellan adopts new clinical practice guidelines

Magellan’s clinical taskforce recently adopted several external clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). These guidelines serve as the evidence-based framework for practitioners’ clinical...

Metabolic monitoring for patients with schizophrenia

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease and diabetes are among the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. Persons with serious mental illness...

Magellan adopts new clinical practice guideline

Magellan’s clinical taskforce recently adopted an external clinical practice guideline (CPG) for substance use disorders. Guidelines serve as the evidence-based framework for practitioners’...

Expand your reach with PSYPACT

With licensing through the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT®), you could provide virtual services to Magellan Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) members across 40+ participating states —...

When you bill for individual and/or family therapy

Learn about common billing errors to avoid and check out some tips to ensure your claims accurately reflect the services you deliver.

Magellan provider handbooks revised for 2026

The Magellan Handbook for the National Provider Network, and the accompanying Handbook Supplement for Organizational and Facility Providers, have been revised to reflect several new policies and...

'Tis the season for giving...presence

The holiday season often comes wrapped in ribbons of joy—but also tangled in stress, unrealistic expectations and exhaustion. This year, what if there were a way to focus on reducing seasonal...

Free CE: First responders and PTSD, Sept. 11

Register today then join Magellan and Charlie Health in September to discuss the impact of PTSD on first responders. CE offered for qualified attendees!

Electronic payments through ECHO Health to resume Sept. 2

We are pleased to announce that Magellan Healthcare will restore electronic claims payment capabilities via Optum Financial (formerly Change Healthcare) in collaboration with ECHO Health Inc. This...

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.

Free CE: Treatment refractory depression, Sept. 16

Join Magellan as we welcome Dr. Martha Koo, chief medical officer of Your Behavioral Health, to present an in-depth exploration of treatment refractory depression for September's lunch-and-learn.

Provider experience improves

Magellan is committed to making it easier for providers to get what they need online. Results from Magellan’s latest Provider Experience Survey show meaningful progress over the past two years.

EAP registration features coming May 20

Magellan is enhancing provider website experiences to make it easier for you to complete essential tasks securely. On May 20, 2025, you’ll be able to register EAP cases and access case details and...

New podcast episode is now available

A new episode of Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Matters podcast is here. It features a timely conversation on mindfulness and social-emotional resiliency.

Billing targeted case management

Behavioral health targeted case management (TCM) supports members with complex needs by coordinating services across systems of care. Because TCM is time-based and documentation-driven, accurate...

Expand your reach with PSYPACT

With licensing through the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT®), you could provide virtual services to Magellan Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) members across 40+ participating states —...

Providers' strong EAP record practices continue

Recent Employee Assistance Program (EAP) record reviews show that providers continue to deliver clear, consistent and high‑quality documentation that supports effective short‑term care and...

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...

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...

Treatment record review finishes strong

Records Magellan reviewed from 2025 show consistent quality across most measures, with continued focus needed on care coordination and client rights.

MNC updates this fall

The 2024-2025 Magellan Care Guidelines will become effective later this year. Stay tuned to our provider website, MagellanProvider.com, for the release.

MNC updates this fall

Medical necessity criteria updates to occur in fall 2026 The 2026-2027 Magellan Care Guidelines will become effective later this year. Stay tuned to our provider website, MagellanProvider.com, for...

Go to Availity Essentials for claims and more

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