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PPIs can be an incredible way to tackle stomach acid and help you feel better. However, knowing how to take them can save you from adverse reactions.  Once in a while, each of us has experienced some acid or gastric discomfort. It can be of great discomfort to feel heartburn, inflammation, or irritation in your […]

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Abarca’s Social Responsibility Program stands with the Boys & Girls of Puerto Rico to give children a better future. Abarca’s Social Responsibility Program, the BCCP, supports not-for-profit organizations and research programs in Puerto Rico and Florida. Organizations such as The Boys & Girls of Puerto Rico (BGCPR) work extensively to make the future brighter, doing […]

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Though 2023 just began, Abarca has its eyes on 2030. Earlier this month, we convened a group of leaders from across healthcare to discuss the potential for a more seamless and personalized healthcare system in the US, and how we can get there, together. After two days of spirited discussion, here’s what we predict: A […]

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From economic implications to mental health, quality of life, and body autonomy, endometriosis affects the very core of who people are. According to the Yale Medicine Fertile Center, endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and up to half of women who are infertile. Even though endometriosis and the growth that comes with it are not […]

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The challenge In 2016, Abarca began fast-paced growth that would significantly impact the company’s trajectory moving forward. To capitalize on this opportunity, the organization needed to create a centralized approach to project management that would help coordinate its moving parts, optimize its resources, and ensure alignment across all business units. Most importantly, the company needed […]

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Personalized medicine, therapies that are customized based on patients’ genetic and molecular makeup, is expected to improve outcomes and help direct patients away from therapies that don’t work for particular patients. The promise has been value-based care that is aligned with the Triple Aim: improving the patient experience, improving population health, and reducing costs. But […]

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It’s easy to be jaded and cynical about healthcare today, but we are actively working toward a New Era in Healthcare. From the patient’s perspective, the current system is often frustrating, expensive, bureaucratic, and far too complex. From the point of view of someone in the business, incentives are misaligned, government regulations are byzantine, and, […]

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Healthcare has changed a lot over the last fifteen years—and so has Abarca. In that time, we have worked with our clients and partners to develop award-winning solutions powered by advanced technology, and improved medication access for millions of members. But one thing has always stayed constant: our unwavering dedication to our purpose. At Abarca, […]

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Abarca has successfully implemented the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) for Puerto Rico. MDRP is a federal program designed to offset the Federal and state costs of outpatient prescription drugs for Medicaid patients — approximately 780 drug manufacturers currently participate in this program. However, given the number of entities, data, and legal requirements involved, implementing […]

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With an earlier-than-normal flu season, a rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare experts are predicting a tripledemic this winter. Here’s what you need to know:  What can I do to protect myself from COVID, the flu, or RSV? Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available. Additionally, updated bivalent COVID-19 booster shots […]

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