NAC Member Biography: Caroline Carney
Caroline Carney, M.D., M.Sc., F.A.M.P., C.P.H.Q.
Chief Medical Officer
Magellan Health
Caroline Carney is a board-certified internist and a board-certified psychiatrist. She joined Magellan Health in 2016 and serves as Magellan Health’s chief medical officer, while continuing as chief medical officer for Magellan Rx Management. Her previous experience includes the role of SVP chief medical officer of Magellan Behavioral Health and Magellan Specialty Health. She served as the chief medical officer for regional health plans where she gained experience in Medicaid, Medicare, the healthcare exchange, and commercial populations.
She has served as the medical director for the Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning, helping to launch Medicaid expansion as well as behavioral health transformation for the State’s community mental health services. While in Indiana, she served on the Governor’s Mental Health Commission. She is a frequent speaker about behavioral health services, integrated and collaborative care, and the importance of self-care during the pandemic.
Dr. Carney is a published author and co-author of more than 100 publications focusing on issues surrounding comorbid medical and behavioral health conditions. She was a tenured associate professor of internal medicine and psychiatry at Indiana University. She started her medical and academic career at the University of Iowa, where she earned her medical degree, a master’s degree, and directed the Med-Psych residency program. She continues to engage in regular clinical work through supporting the behavioral health team at a Federally Qualified Health Center.
Chief Medical Officer
Magellan Health
128 East Desert Wind Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Phone: (317) 331-3244
Email: ccarneyd@gmail.com
