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Smarter Tools: Inside the Real Conversations Shaping Patient-Centered Innovation

May 30th, 2025 by

At this year’s Abarca Forward breakout sessions, one theme resonated above the rest: patient-centered healthcare innovation is transforming the patient experience—but only if it’s done right. In a candid, open-mic style panel with leaders from Amazon Pharmacy, Lark Health, Blue Shield of California (BSC), and Photon, the conversation centered on how consumer-facing technologies are breaking […]

The Future of PBM Is Now—5 Forces Shaping a Better Patient Experience

May 30th, 2025 by

The Future of PBM Is Now. The healthcare landscape is evolving fast—and pharmacy benefit management (PBM) is at the center. As patients demand more transparency, flexibility, and personalization in their care, traditional models are being challenged and reimagined. At Abarca, we believe PBM innovation isn’t just about shaving cents off the bottom line—it’s about designing […]

Oasis Connections Season Two: Scaling Innovation, Shaping the Future

May 29th, 2025 by

At Abarca Health, we launched Oasis Connections with one simple belief: Transformation begins with connection. And when those connections spark bold ideas, the ripple effect can reach far beyond the room. Season One focused on place, purpose, and community. Season Two shifted the spotlight to innovation—how companies in highly regulated and complex sectors are driving […]

Nutrition Month 2025: Exploring How Food Connects Us

March 21st, 2025 by

March marks an important month in the health calendar: Nutrition Month. This year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” highlights how shared meals can deepen our bonds and significantly impact our lives. At Abarca, we are All In to celebrate how meals bring us together and profoundly influence our lives. So, whether you’re aiming to optimize your […]

Abarca Health Inaugurates Oasis Santurce with a $30 million investment 

March 14th, 2025 by

Driving Healthcare and Tech Innovation from Puerto Rico Recapping Abarca’s grand Oasis Santurce Inauguration (3/13/2025) San Juan, PR – Abarca Health has inaugurated Oasis Santurce, an urban campus in San Juan. The $30 million project strengthens innovation in Puerto Rico’s healthcare and technology sectors. Abarca Health’s CEO, Jason Borschow, stated that the new headquarters will […]

The Power of Connection: Why Building Community Is Good for Healthcare

February 10th, 2025 by

At Abarca Health, we believe that healthcare transformation doesn’t begin with technology or policy—it begins with people coming together. Not just doctors and patients, or insurers and providers. We mean entrepreneurs, technologists, designers, policymakers, and more. That’s why we created Oasis Connections—a leadership platform for cross-sector collaboration and purpose-driven dialogue. Anchored in Oasis Santurce, our […]

The Abarcan Promise: Building a Healthier Team Through Support, Growth, and Community

January 15th, 2025 by

At Abarca, we believe that transforming healthcare to be seamless and personalized for everyone starts with a deep commitment to our people, each Abarcan, and the experiences we create. An exceptional healthcare begins within, so we’ve listened closely to what matters most to our team and focused on building an environment that fosters support, growth, […]

All-In Week 2024: Celebrating Culture and Connection at Abarca Health

January 9th, 2025 by

At Abarca Health, our values extend far beyond business – they define who we are and how we connect with each other. This year, we went all-in on culture, collaboration, and celebration during All-In Week 2024, held at the iconic Oasis1606 campus in Santurce. The week was more than just a gathering; it was an […]

Oasis Connections Season One: Building Community and a Better Way Forward

December 27th, 2024 by

Leading with Purpose in Oasis Connections Season One At Abarca Health, we believe that real transformation begins with real conversation. That’s the foundation of Oasis Connections—a platform created to bring together Puerto Rico’s most influential voices to explore bold ideas and reimagine the future through collaboration, community, and place-based innovation. Hosted at our Oasis Santurce […]

Abarca Recognized as One of Computerworld’s 2025 Best Places to Work in IT

December 13th, 2024 by

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Abarca, a pioneering pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company celebrated for its cutting-edge technology and transformative approach to healthcare, is proud to announce its inclusion in Computerworld’s 2025 Best Places to Work in IT. Abarca stands out as the only company from Puerto Rico to be featured on this year’s prestigious […]