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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19 Action Plan

March 19th, 2020 by

Given the recent declarations of a national emergency and our concern for all Abarcans, clients, and members, all Abarcans will be working remotely, starting today, Monday, March 16th, except for some límited roles. Rest assured that our services will continue uninterrupted. Despite the conditions, our operations are up and running. We continue to process claims […]

CORONAVIRUS: What should I know?

March 10th, 2020 by

Abarca goes all in to bring awareness to Covid-19 as reliable information becomes available, so that our communities may be prepared. Read on for valuable answers to FAQs about how it’s spread, symptoms, and vital preventive measures that all of us should be aware of. Let’s work together to be informed about the Coronavirus. WHAT […]

Bold Move. Big Payoff.

March 4th, 2020 by

PerformRx, one of the nation’s 10 largest PBMs, had a long tradition of innovation. 80% of the company’s staff are pharmacists or pharmacy technicians, so its bold approach has been particularly notable in clinical care. Then, the company decided to reimagine the technical infrastructure that it used for claims processing and other PBM functions. Like […]

Abarca’s Off-Road Pharmacy Program: a bolder approach to pharmacy

February 28th, 2020 by

A bold new approach to pharmacy is here. At Abarca, we live to bring a better experience to our members, which is why we created the Off-Road Pharmacy Program, an educational initiative launched by our pharmacy team providing news, resources, and opportunities to our partners, Abarcans, clients & community pharmacists.  The program will also include […]

Epilepsy: Abarca shines a spotlight on this misunderstood condition

February 20th, 2020 by

International Epilepsy Day is a day for people around the world to promote awareness of epilepsy, a condition affecting 50 million people worldwide. Abarca goes all in to join this cause and rally support for the families and people living with it. If this serious medical condition affects someone you love, you probably already understand […]

Abarca CEO, Jason Borschow, to present at Puerto Rico Conference 2020: Empowering Investment

February 18th, 2020 by

San Juan, PR – Under the motto “Empowering Investment,” the eighth edition of the Puerto Rico Conference 2020 will be held Wednesday, February 26th, at the Sheraton Hotel in San Juan. The event, organized by The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce, brings together industry entrepreneurs, investors, and the general public to discuss the current state […]

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

January 29th, 2020 by

Abarca stands in solidarity with the national campaign to raise awareness of cervical cancer, HPV (human papillomavirus) disease, and the importance of early detection. According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC), more than 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year. Still, the disease is preventable with vaccination and […]

Abarca Health’s public awareness campaign on renal health as part of Better Care initiative

January 21st, 2020 by

Did you know that one in three Americans is at risk for developing kidney disease due to rapidly rising rates of diabetes and high blood pressure? According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention, about 30 million U.S. adults are estimated to have renal disease, and most are undiagnosed –kidney diseases being the ninth leading cause […]

A Look Back at 2019

January 17th, 2020 by

While there is never a bad time to be an Abarcan, 2019 was our best year yet. Here’s a look back at a few of our proudest moments: Employee-led initiatives. Abarca team members took the reins in creating exciting new programs that will make healthcare awesome for our clients and community. Through the Better Care […]

A First: Real Value in Medicaid

January 14th, 2020 by

Prescription drug prices are soaring in the US, particularly for specialty medications. To deal with escalating costs, forward-thinking health plans and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are exploring value-based contracts as an alternative to traditional fee-for-service payment models. For one Medicaid Program Agency that receives one of the lowest federal reimbursements in the nation, skyrocketing specialty […]