Magellan Health Services Establishes National Toll-Free Hotline Following Boston Marathon Bombings
AVON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Magellan Health Services Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN) today announced that in response to the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy it has set up a 24-hour toll-free hotline to help individuals process feelings of grief, sorrow and depression following the bombings, regardless of whether or not they are Magellan customers. Additionally, the company has posted a toolkit of materials on its website. These materials are available at http://www.magellanhealth.com/our-company/magellan-cares/tragedy-in-boston.aspx. The hotline is staffed by behavioral health professionals to offer counseling services to help people cope with the feelings of fear, sadness, anger and hopelessness that can occur following such a tragedy. The number is 1-800-327-7451.
"We want to take every opportunity to support those in need at this difficult time," said Barry M. Smith, Magellan's CEO. "This event touches all of us very deeply, and as a national leader in behavioral health we want to make certain that people have access to professionals who can counsel them. It's important that at this time we come together as a nation to lend whatever assistance we can."
About Magellan Health Services
Headquartered in Avon, Conn., Magellan Health Services Inc. is a leading specialty health care management organization with expertise in managing behavioral health, radiology and specialty pharmaceuticals, as well as pharmacy benefits programs. Magellan delivers innovative solutions to improve quality outcomes and optimize the cost of care for those we serve. As of December 31, 2012, Magellan's customers include health plans, employers and government agencies, serving approximately 33.8 million members in our behavioral health business, 17.2 million members in our radiology benefits management segment, and 8 million members in our medical pharmacy management product. In addition, the specialty pharmaceutical segment served 41 health plans and employers, and several pharmaceutical manufacturers and state Medicaid programs. The company's Medicaid Administration segment served 24 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit www.MagellanHealth.com.
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Source: Magellan Health Services Inc.
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