How Magellan Health Selects Behavioral Health Partners: A Conversation with Magellan Health President of Behavioral Health Dr. Caroline Carney

Behavioral health stands apart from other health care specialties, for one, because of a lack of standardized outcome measurements. Without these markers, health plans must evaluate potential provider partnerships through a different lens, developing alternative criteria to ensure high-quality treatment for members and cost savings for the health plans. In this BHB+ TALKS conversation, reporter […]

The Truth About Ghost Networks in Behavioral Health: A Conversation with Octave CEO Sandeep Acharya

Ghost networks remain a major problem in health care – and behavioral health is no exception. Broadly, ghost networks create barriers for individuals trying to access behavioral health services through their payer. There are many reasons why ghost networks exist, with payers and providers both contributing to the problem. In this BHB+ TALKS conversation, senior […]