Magellan Healthcare
Provider Focus Newsletter
News & information for Magellan network providers

'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 stressors and prioritizing wellbeing, connection and quality time? 

Read More »

featured articles

What to know about your Form 1099s

We will mail your Form 1099 to the financial address on record. If you want your 1099s to go to a different address, you must update your financial address electronically via the Magellan provider website and/or the ECHO portal, no later than Dec. 15.

Read More »

2026 handbook and supplements now online

Check out updates to the Magellan National Provider Handbook and several of the handbook supplements that pertain to EAP providers and to serving specific plans and/or states.

Read More »

Create a standout provider profile

As a valued Magellan network provider, you can create a provider profile that members can view when searching for care. These quick tips help make your profile shine.

Read More »

Billing individual and/or family therapy sessions?

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

Read More »

Help firefighters and dispatchers lead healthy, vibrant lives

Magellan seeks providers who share a common mission to serve and support the behavioral health of our firefighters and dispatchers.

Read More »

Why work-life harmony matters for providers

Magellan Federal's Trina Hammonds, PhD, LPC, CEAP, discusses practical strategies to prevent burnout, sustain resilience, and enhance wellbeing in today's workplace.

Read More »

White paper shows breakthrough in pediatric outcomes

Magellan's team-based approach fosters clinical partnerships and provides tools to support physicians who treat children with mild to moderate behavioral health conditions.

Read More »

Medical necessity criteria updates posted for 2025-2026

The 2025-2026 Magellan Care Guidelines became effective Nov. 8, 2025.

Read More »

2024 MarCom Gold Award Winner 2022 MarCom Gold Award Winner
2021 MarCom Gold Award Winner 2020 MarCom Gold Award Winner

About Provider Focus

Welcome to Provider Focus, our award-winning e-newsletter for network providers! Here you’ll find articles and information to keep you up-to-date on news and topics relevant to serving Magellan members, including a section for regional- and plan-specific news. Check back as a new issue is released each quarter.

Previous Issues