Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It claims approximately 610,000 lives each year, according to the CDC, and accounts for one in every four American deaths. Over the years, public awareness around severe cardiac events, like heart attacks, has increased. However, heart disease comes in many forms, some of […]
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February 19th, 2019 by Abarca NewsAbarca President, Jason Borschow, selected as First Endeavor Global Entrepreneur from Puerto Rico
February 13th, 2019 by Abarca NewsSan Francisco, CA—Jason Borschow, President and CEO of Abarca, has been selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur, a program that recognizes and supports high-impact business leaders across the globe. “Participating in the Endeavor process has been one of the most enriching experiences of my career,” said Jason. “Abarca was founded to start a revolution in healthcare […]
Abarca’s Adriana Ramirez to present at Puerto Rico Investment Summit
February 5th, 2019 by Abarca NewsSan Juan, PR— Adriana Ramirez, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Abarca, has been selected to present at the Puerto Rico Investment Summit. Her session, “Island Innovators: How a San Juan Company is Disrupting the Mainland Market,” details Abarca’s mission; its smarter technology platform, Darwin; and the company’s rapid growth over the past decade. “Abarca’s […]
At Abarca Health, members are more than just a number
January 20th, 2019 by Abarca NewsExciting developments are emerging in the industry that will challenge the “one size fits most” standard of care we’ve become too accustomed to. Here are three trends that we think will make a significant impact: 1. Social Needs Strategies It is estimated that non-clinical factors determine up to 80% of a patient’s health. For example, […]
Combating the Opioid Epidemic
January 11th, 2019 by Abarca NewsThe opioid epidemic is one of the greatest public health threats to confront the American people. The CDC estimates that opioids claimed nearly 50,000 lives in 2017 alone. That number has been steadily rising for more than fifteen years. How did things get this bad? A deadly combination of factors. Chief among them is drug […]
Abarca Health: Leadership starts by putting people first
December 22nd, 2018 by Abarca NewsPeople are the driving force behind any organization. They set the tone for everything, from business development and what programs are offered to company culture and employee engagement. In my nearly 20 years working with some of America’s most recognizable brands, I have seen more than my fair share of leaders–some great, some good, and […]
Abarca holds immersive Compliance & Ethics Week
December 10th, 2018 by Abarca NewsAt Abarca, we have a culture of higher standards and doing the right thing, always. It applies to everything we do: pricing, operations, contracting, interactions with our clients, members, and each other….EVERYTHING. But nowhere is this more important than in our compliance with all of the applicable laws and regulations. Pharmacy benefit management is highly […]
Lessons learned from Hurricane Maria
December 6th, 2018 by Abarca NewsIn 2017, Hurricane Maria shook Puerto Rico. The storm damaged at least 70,000 homes, tested the island’s infrastructure, and took too many lives. As one of the leading PBMs serving health plans in Puerto Rico, Abarca knew that we had at least two critical responsibilities: provide all the help we could and learn as much […]
What’s Next for Medication Reconciliation?
November 18th, 2018 by Abarca NewsAccording to NCQA, 82% of all adults in the United States take at least one medication. Nearly one-third of that population takes five or more. Whether these medications are prescription, over the counter, or supplements, they need to be properly managed–and the first step is making sure they are each accounted for. To gather a […]
Abarca Presented at Forward Research & Innovation Summit
November 13th, 2018 by Abarca NewsIn November, Abarca exhibited two posters at the 2018 Forward Research & Innovation Summit in San Juan. The presentations detailed some of Abarca’s most impactful patient initiatives, including their award-winning medication therapy management (MTM) program. The marquee event for science, technology, and research in the Caribbean, Forward brings together thought leaders from all industries to […]