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What you need to know: COVID-19 booster shots versus additional doses

September 20th, 2021 by

At present, much talk has been circulating as to whether booster shots or additional doses for the COVID-19 vaccine are necessary, safe, or effective. As part of our mission to bring better care to our communities through education and the latest updates in current health trends and topics, in this blog, we explore the difference […]

“Insourcing: the future of pharmacy benefits” with Javier González at the 2021 PBMI Annual National Conference

September 14th, 2021 by

Today, more than 85% of the PBM market is controlled by three companies that happen to be owned by very large health plans. This puts other payers in a position where they are partnering with–and turning control over their pharmacy benefits to a large and formidable competitor.  Those who are averse to this type of […]

National Immunization Awareness Month: the importance of vaccination for disease prevention

August 9th, 2021 by

As part of our unrelenting commitment to providing a better way in healthcare, Abarca supports the importance of vaccines for disease prevention and building a culture of preparedness, especially as we face a new reality brought on by the ongoing pandemic. This year, we commemorate National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) to highlight the benefits of […]

Abarca selects the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation for its second edition of the Better Care Community Program

June 24th, 2021 by

For the second edition of their Better Care Community Program (BCCP), Abarca Health announced the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) as one of the 2021 beneficiaries of the program. Now in its second year, this philanthropic initiative provides health-related charities in Puerto Rico and now, Florida with financial and volunteer support. This is the first […]

University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus Community was chosen as a beneficiary of Abarca’s BCCP

June 24th, 2021 by

One of the five beneficiaries chosen to receive support from Abarca’s second edition of its Better Care Community Program 2020-21 is The University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus.  As a beneficiary of the BCCP 2020-21, the organization will receive volunteer support from Abarcans and a grant to research the association between outdoor aeroallergens (fungal […]

Abarcans chose the Community Organization of MS & Cancer (COMSC) to participate in the second edition of their BCCP

June 22nd, 2021 by

At Abarca, we are continuously challenging ourselves to do things differently and our Better Care Community Program (BCCP) is no exception. This year, Abarcans chose five not-for-profit organizations that share our commitment to finding a better way to deliver healthcare to communities that need it most.  One of the five organizations that have been chosen […]

Hogar Infantil Jesus Nazareno was once again chosen as a BCCP beneficiary

June 22nd, 2021 by

For the second edition of Abarca’s Better Care Community Program, Abarcans once again chose Hogar Infantil Jesus Nazareno (Nazareno Jesus Children’s Home) in Isabela as a beneficiary to receive a grant and volunteer support which will further aid them in continuing to provide an in house pediatrician to provide regular medical care for its residents. […]

Ciencia Puerto Rico was chosen as a BCCP beneficiary for the second year in a row

June 22nd, 2021 by

Ciencia Puerto Rico was chosen once again as one of five not-for-profit organizations to receive a grant and volunteer support through Abarca’s Better Care Community Program 2020-21. As a beneficiary of the BCCP, the entity will be able to further its work in their Seeds of Success initiative, impacting more than 3,500 girls per year. […]

Abarca presented at the American College of Healthcare Executives 2021 event

May 17th, 2021 by

At Abarca, we believe that to lead a successful multi-generational organization, the work culture language must be designed in a way that speaks to people from all generations. That is why we built our culture with a definite purpose and firm foundation of values. Abarcans work hard to build a foundation of trust with everyone […]

Abarca announces its Better Care Community Program 2021 Winners

May 6th, 2021 by

San Juan, PR – Abarca, a pharmacy benefit manager that is disrupting the industry with an entirely new approach to technology and business practices, announced the 2021 winners of its Better Care Community Program. Now in its second year, this philanthropic initiative provides health-related charities in Puerto Rico and Florida with financial and volunteer support. […]