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After several clinical trials associated with SGLT-2 inhibitors, this anti-diabetic drug class of medications is now linked to providing beneficial impacts on cardiovascular disease. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, also known as SGLT2 inhibitors, are antidiabetic drug classes that exert their function by causing the kidneys to remove excess glucose through the urine. When utilized for the […]

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Each February, Abarca joins the NHLBI and The Heart Truth® to celebrate American Heart Month by motivating Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease. Focusing on your heart health has never been more important. People with poor cardiovascular health are also at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. When we take care […]

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In Puerto Rico, the months of February and March and September through November, are considered high risk for people with allergies and respiratory conditions. This is because the levels of allergens such as fungi, and pollens in the outdoor air increase (PR fungal spore season).  These fungal spores can trigger respiratory complications in sensitive individuals. […]

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January is here, bringing new year goals and opportunities. However, one of your biggest goals this month should be to check your thyroid health. According to the American Thyroid Association (ATA), more than 12% of the U.S population alone will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime, up to 60% of those with thyroid disease […]

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THE CHALLENGE Plan sponsors are currently experiencing a high degree of volatility in drug spend, largely driven by expensive specialty medications. These drugs often account for less than 2% of all claims¹, but can represent more than 50% of total spend². This challenge is likely to get worse:  Increasing numbers of high-cost therapies are expected […]

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In our quest for a better way in healthcare, Abarca goes all in to spread the word on the importance of the flu vaccination to patients, parents, and caregivers. While getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, there are many significant benefits, such as: reducing the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, death, and […]

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1. What do you think is broken about the PBM business model, and how is your approach different? At Abarca, we think there is a lot that is broken with the PBM model. For example, many PBMs use outdated technology which hinders innovation and contributes to a poor customer experience. A lack of transparency in […]

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World AIDS Day takes place every year on December 1st, and it is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, to rally support for people living with it, and to spread awareness and education on its prevention and management. The campaign’s theme this year, set by the U.S. Department of […]

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The Problem: The cost of specialty medications continues to rise. With a growing pipeline of specialty drugs and newer therapies costing in excess of $100,000 for a single course of treatment, a handful of claims can significantly impact a plan’s financial performance and stability. At the same time, utilization of specialty drugs, particularly those treating […]

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Abarca’s home delivery pharmacy solution, TripleS en Casa, was selected as one of five finalists for the 2021 PBMI Innovation Challenge. The Challenge was created to identify new and innovative concepts in pharmacy benefit management that can help stakeholders improve both clinical and economic outcomes. Abarca believes that by empowering members, we can help them […]

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