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Learn the difference between Anxiety versus Depression

September 7th, 2022 by

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 […]

Create Hope Through Action: Abarca goes all in to raise awareness of suicide prevention

September 1st, 2022 by

Did you know that 1 in every 100 deaths around the world is a result of suicide? Every death caused by suicide has a ripple effect of devastation and a deep impact on the people around them. The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to increased feelings of isolation and vulnerability and, as hard as the subject […]

What you need to know: New CMS Basal Insulin measure

August 23rd, 2022 by

Diabetes affects more than 37 million U.S. adults and is the seventh leading cause of death in the country. Of that group, approximately 7.4 million rely on insulin to manage their condition. To help address this, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new display measure in April, called Persistence to Basal […]

What You Should Know About Monkeypox

August 14th, 2022 by

Since the beginning of the summer, health authorities have been watching the development of the monkeypox outbreak which has spread through several countries where the disease is not normally reported, such as in the United States. As of Thursday, August 4, 2022, Health and Human Services Secretary, Xavier Becerra, declared the monkeypox outbreak a public […]

Protect yourself & loved ones against vaccine-preventable diseases

August 1st, 2022 by

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the benefits of vaccination for people of all ages. 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. Why vaccinate?  Vaccines work […]

Abarca brings awareness to Viral Hepatitis: Hepatitis Can’t Wait

July 28th, 2022 by

Every year, World Hepatitis Day represents an opportunity for communities worldwide to come together under a single theme to raise awareness of viral hepatitis. This year, the theme is ‘Hepatitis Can’t Wait’ Abarca calls on the healthcare community to take action and raise awareness to find the “missing millions” of people living with undiagnosed hepatitis […]

Listen to Jason Borschow’s interview on the PCMA podcast

July 14th, 2022 by

Jason Borschow, Abarca’s president and CEO, was invited to be a guest on a recent episode of “The Pharmacy Benefit” a podcast from PCMA. The episode, “Competition in the PBM Marketplace,” featured a lively conversation between Jason, fellow guest Mike Ellis, CEO of Maxor, and host JC Scott, president, and CEO of PCMA. Among other […]

Learn more about the triggers of migraines & headaches and how to manage them

June 1st, 2022 by

Learn more about the triggers of migraines & headaches and how to manage them According to estimates, more than 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines and their debilitating and painful effects. Together, we can bring much-needed awareness to the community about how to manage this very common condition and help break […]

Abarca Health welcomes Terry Harrison as the new Vice President of Client Success

May 26th, 2022 by

We are thrilled to welcome Terry Harrison to the Abarca family! As Vice President of Client Success, Terry will set the overall vision for Abarca’s Client Service model and translate that vision into execution. Amongst other duties, he will also lead and support complex client conversations and dynamics in pursuit of delivering a better experience […]

Mental Health & Depression in the Medicare Patient

May 19th, 2022 by

Mental health and depression disorders don’t have to go untreated in the elderly; there are many ways to start healing, and several services and programs that Medicare can cover and assist you with so you can begin living a better life. It is entirely normal to feel down or blue once in a while due […]