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Magellan Named a Top Workplace in Greater Hartford


Published on 2011-09-26 08:45:49 - Market Wire
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AVON, Conn.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Magellan Health Services Inc. (NASDAQ:MGLN) has been named a 2011 Top Workplace in the Greater Hartford area, according to a list published in the Hartford Couranta�s September 25 issue. Magellan was recognized based on the results of an employee survey that was administered in workplaces throughout the region that assessed qualities such as company leadership, training, workplace flexibility, diversity, compensation and overall satisfaction.

"Our commitment to providing the best specialty health solutions for our customers starts by creating an environment where our employees can thrive."

aBeing a Top Workplace in Hartford is an honor that reflects our vibrant company culture, not just in our Avon, Conn., offices, but in our worksites nationwide,a said Karen S. Rohan, president of Magellan. aOur commitment to providing the best specialty health solutions for our customers starts by creating an environment where our employees can thrive.a

Magellana�s Avon offices, with employees spanning a variety of functions and disciplines, serve as the companya�s national headquarters. The company provides a flexible, supportive working environment for employees, offering professional development, work-at-home opportunities, employee wellness programs, and competitive compensation and benefits. To promote employee unity and further demonstrate the organizationa�s commitment to corporate citizenship, Magellana�s nearly 5,000 employees nationwide participate in a variety of local community causes that support veterans and members of the military, children with special medical needs, the homeless community and people and families confronting mental illness.

Earlier this year, Magellana�s Alpharetta, Ga., office also was named a Top Workplace in Metro Atlanta through a similar program.

aAt Magellan, employees are empowered to be innovative in order to achieve results for our stakeholders, which is why many people find our work environment appealing,a said Caskie Lewis-Clapper, chief human resources officer. aMagellan is a community of smart, compassionate, respectful people making a positive difference for their customers, consumers and colleagues alike.a

The survey was conducted by Workplace Dynamics in conjunction withthe Hartford Courant and FOX CT during the spring of 2011 among companies with 50 or greater employees in the Hartford region. The full list of Top Workplaces is available at [ www.Courant.com/Business/TopWorkplaces/ ].

For information about career opportunities at Magellan, visit [ www.MagellanHealth.com/join-our-team.aspx ].

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 public sector pharmacy benefits programs. Magellan delivers innovative solutions to improve quality outcomes and optimize the cost of care for those we serve. Magellana�s customers include health plans, employers and government agencies, serving approximately 31.3 million members in our behavioral health business, 18.9 million members in our radiology benefits management segment, and five million members in our medical pharmacy management product. In addition, the specialty pharmaceutical segment serves 41 health plans and several pharmaceutical manufacturers and state Medicaid programs.The Companya�s Medicaid Administration segment serves 25 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit [ www.MagellanHealth.com ].

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