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Social and economic challenges advance Abarca Health’s strategy for success. As the organization receives the Best Employers award for the third year in a row, it is inspired more than ever to further strengthen its mission of excellence. Founded in Puerto Rico in 2006, the PBM (pharmacy benefits manager) Abarca Health was recently recognized with […]

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The “C” word can be terrifying; however, support is available. Did you know that as a Medicare patient, you may be covered for numerous cancer health services and screenings? Click here to download a user-friendly guide to learn more about “Medicare Treatment Services.” Practicing disease prevention and receiving early detection screenings is a meaningful way […]

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Aventura, FL — Abarca, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) transforming the industry with a new approach to technology and business practices, is now serving as the PBM for Vital, a Medicaid program managed by the Puerto Rico Health Insurance Administration (ASES). After being selected through an open, competitive RFP process in January of this year, […]

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Most people take NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for headaches, fever, muscle aches, colds, menstrual cramps, and other common conditions to relieve associated pain and inflammation. However, while taking these over-the-counter medicines, it is essential to understand their safety usage, effects, and associated risks in order to prevent further complications. What are NSAIDs?  NSAIDs are non-steroidal […]

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The body is made up of 200 bones and over 200 joints! This week, Abarca welcomes you to stop for a brief second and consider everything our body does for us.  You are constantly in motion. You walk, run, dance, jump, climb, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life with the help of your bones […]

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an effort created to raise awareness of the disease and help those affected through early detection, education, and support services. Abarca stands committed to the cause. As of 2017, Breast Cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among American women, with an age-adjusted rate of 125.1 per 100,000 women […]

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Orlando, FL – Last week at the 2022 PBMI Annual National Conference, Nicole Bulochnik, MS, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, CRC (Vice President of Drug Pricing and Network Strategy) and Timothy Mizak, PharmD, MS, MBA (Director of Drug Trend Solutions), presented on the topic of, “PBM-Payer Partnerships: Insights into Alternative Cost Management Strategies Across Common PBM Levers.” […]

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Aventura, FL — Abarca, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that is transforming the industry with a new approach to drug trend management and business practices, has been awarded the 2022 PBMI Excellence Award for Assura, the company’s innovative financial solution, from the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute. “Assura gives health plans the ability to manage and […]

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Within the treatment of diabetes, insulin is considered a standard of care and can be used to treat both type 1 and type 2. There are multiple types of insulins, one of which is glargine, a long-acting basal insulin. As of May 2022, there are five FDA-approved glargine products currently available on the market (Lantus, […]

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Anxiety and depression are types of mood disorders. Even though the two conditions are different, it is common for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression or vice versa. Anxiety refers to the anticipation of a future concern and is associated with muscle tension and nervousness, whereas Depression can cause persistent feelings […]

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