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Abarca Health: Principles that everyone should consider when it comes to preparedness

May 8th, 2020 by

We’ve all been told by someone, “always be prepared.” In today’s technology-driven, fast-paced world, we’re often too busy, and our inboxes are too full to plan for something that may never happen. Then the unexpected hits and many companies are left improvising to figure out what to do next. Today’s workplace. Our world and the […]

What people with asthma need to know about COVID-19

May 4th, 2020 by

May is Asthma Awareness Month, one of the most common lifelong chronic diseases in the U.S. with more than 25 million Americans living with it. As the world faces the biggest health emergency of modern time, the outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19, it is more important than ever that people with asthma know how to […]

Making healthcare simple, seamless, and personal

May 1st, 2020 by

Since 2012, Abarca and Triple-S have worked together to create new ways to increase medication adherence and improve the experience for members. Recently, however, the partnership undertook an entirely different approach toward improving access to quality healthcare — Innovation Design Thinking. This new initiative from Abarca helps clients create consumer-focused solutions that improve health outcomes and addresses […]

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month & Abarca goes All In to spread the word

April 30th, 2020 by

With over 5 million Americans being diagnosed with skin cancer every year, it is the most common cancer in the U.S. The good news is, skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer and Abarca goes all in to spread information on how you can make sure you and your family are […]

Puerto Rico lifts barriers to Hepatitis C treatment access for Managed Care

April 27th, 2020 by

Nearly 2.4 million Americans are living with the Hepatitis C Virus, it being the country’s deadliest infectious disease. Despite this reality, many state Medicaid programs have several discriminatory restrictions in place that keep Americans from accessing Hepatitis C treatment and preventing the country from ending the epidemic.  The National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR), a national […]

Abarca teams up with Colegio de Farmacéticos de Puerto Rico to offer our first online continuing education course for community pharmacists

April 22nd, 2020 by

In the midst of the COVID-19 emergency and the end of National Pharmacists Week, Colegio de Farmacéticos de Puerto Rico officially launched its digital educational platform that is now available to its affiliated members. As the world faces one of the biggest health crisis of modern time, calling for an international pause and social distancing, […]

Addressing social determinants of health

April 9th, 2020 by

As healthcare evolves, the industry is starting to take a closer look at how a person’s environment and lifestyle contribute to his or her health. These factors, called social determinants of health (SDOH), include all of the most significant components in someone’s day to day life. Increasingly, health plans are exploring ways to address the common […]

What to know about stocking up on medications

March 31st, 2020 by

As precautionary quarantines become an essential part of combating coronavirus, it’s not uncommon to feel a desire to stock up on critical items for your home–like canned goods or toilet paper. For many, medications are another necessity–but there are some critical things to keep in mind as you take steps to make sure you have […]

Telemedicine local rule flexibility, prescription transmission & medication dispensing during COVID-19

March 27th, 2020 by

Last updated: March 25, 2020 *Important Note: Applicability of the changes described herein will be effective during the COVID-10 emergency period. We will keep you informed of any changes or guidance made public by the Government Dear Pharmacy Provider: Receive our greatest regards. It is of utmost importance for us to keep you informed about […]

Abarca & Triple-S accelerate launch of Puerto Rico’s first home delivery pharmacy program during the COVID-19 crisis

March 26th, 2020 by

SAN JUAN, PR — Pharmacy benefit manager Abarca and Triple-S Management Corporation (NYSE: GTS), on behalf of its managed care subsidiary, Triple-S Salud, today announced the launch of Triple-S en Casa, Puerto Rico’s first prescription home delivery program. “It has never been more important to expand access to prescription medications than it is today,” said […]