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Abarca presented on the results of it’s home delivery pharmacy program, Triple-S en Casa, at AMCP 2022

May 4th, 2022 by

At AMCP 2022, Abarca was selected to present a poster detailing the results of the first two years of its home delivery program—Triple S en Casa—that was launched for a commercial health plan client in Puerto Rico. Hector Zeno, Product Owner in Clinical Products & Services, was onsite in Chicago to answer questions and discuss […]

Mental Health Awareness: Together we can break down the mental health stigma

May 1st, 2022 by

World Mental Health Month is observed every year with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The initiative provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done […]

Abarca holds summit to discuss the future of healthcare: Corporate culture identified as a critical tool to tackle the Great Resignation’s effects

April 28th, 2022 by

SAN JUAN, PR — Abarca Health celebrated the first annual Abarca Forward event, a healthcare industry summit that hosted dozens of industry leaders from across the country. Industry experts were invited to discuss trends, best practices, and the vision of what healthcare should look like in 2030. “We want to change the healthcare conversation and […]

Independent methodology review affirms Abarca’s net cost pricing solution—Assura—is transparent & predictable

April 20th, 2022 by

AVENTURA, FL — Abarca, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that is disrupting the industry with a new approach to technology and business practices, has released the findings of an independent report about their drug cost guarantee solution, Assura. The review, conducted by the respected global healthcare consulting firm Milliman, found Abarca’s approach to be actuarially appropriate. […]

Join Abarca in bringing awareness to Parkinson’s disease this April

March 31st, 2022 by

April is World’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month and Abarca goes #allin to bring support and awareness to this condition. Today, Parkinson’s Disease affects one million people in the U.S alone and studies show these numbers will rise to 1.2 million by 2030. Together we can improve the quality of life of people living with the condition […]

Jason Borschow discusses Assura on the HealthBiz Podcast

March 30th, 2022 by

This month, our CEO, Jason Borschow, was invited to speak to David Williams on the HealthBiz Podcast. In the 30 minute episode, Jason shared his journey to founding Abarca, how the company leverages modern technology in healthcare, and what it really means to operate as a transparent PBM. “I’ve heard people say that rocket science […]

Identifying and treating atopic dermatitis in children

March 15th, 2022 by

Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is the most common dermatological condition in kids under ten. This chronic condition affects over 10% of children, and causes dry and itchy skin. Here’s what you need to know: What causes atopic dermatitis in children? The exact cause of atopic dermatitis is not known, but there are a […]

A better way in product strategy & priorities for 2022 by Paul Chan, VP of Product

March 11th, 2022 by

When Paul Chan joined our team as the VP of Product, he brought nearly 15 years of experience in the PBM industry–and a passion for making healthcare work better for everyone. Now, with almost a year as an Abarcan under his belt, Paul is sharing his approach to product strategy, priorities for 2022, and more: […]

How to manage joint & arthritis pain for the Medicare patient

March 11th, 2022 by

Over millions of people in the U.S alone suffer from chronic pains caused by arthritis. One in four adults reports having severe joint pain. Learning about the pain and how to manage it is half the battle. Did you also know that you are entitled to certain rights, programs, coverages, and extended support through the […]

Join Abarcans in raising awareness for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

March 1st, 2022 by

Abarcans stand with the nearly 2.8 million people worldwide living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) every day, almost one million of which live right here in the United States. We strongly believe that bringing awareness to MS is necessary for providing the steps toward a better way of managing the condition and improving the patients’ quality […]