Becker's Healthcare October 14, 2025
Elizabeth Casolo

Amid a government shutdown over ACA subsidies and contentious “Make America Healthy Again” moves, Becker’s checked in with behavioral health payer and managed care provider Magellan Health’s CEO, Caroline Carney, MD, to glean her insights on how her organization is preserving value for its members.

“All of us are aware of potential changes coming in the federal programs, and our goal is to continue to make sure that members don’t receive any lapses in care, and they continue to get high-quality, high-value care,” she said.

While some insurers struggle with low network capacity, Dr. Carney said no Magellan members have complained about being unable to find a provider. For example, when the company took over a contract in Idaho, Dr....

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