Meet Magellan Healthcare Executive Director David Welsh

This edition of the Magellan Quarterly Peak features a highlight of David Welsh, executive director the IBHP.

What do you love the most about working at Magellan?

Magellan provides me with an opportunity to continue to positively impact Idaho’s behavioral health continuum of care. I sincerely enjoy the partnership with the state of Idaho, community providers and members.

What inspires your work in behavioral health?

Healthcare is exciting and always presents opportunities to solve problems. I work in behavioral health because I’ve always been drawn toward helping others.

What did you do prior to working for Magellan?

I have 19 years of healthcare administration experience with 10 of those years being focused on Medicaid managed care programs. Prior to Magellan, I’ve held several healthcare executive roles most recently deputy administrator at the Idaho Division of Medicaid, where I led all managed care plans and oversaw Idaho's long-term care and developmental disability programs. I also have experience with hospital systems, specifically ambulatory and surgical pediatric services.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

I’m originally from North Carolina but always wanted to live out west so I moved to Idaho in 2006 where I finished school at Boise State University. Go Broncos! Outside of work, I spend my time with my lovely wife and six children. We enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, golfing, traveling and exploring remote places in Idaho.