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 […]
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June 1st, 2022 by Abarca NewsAbarca Health welcomes Terry Harrison as the new Vice President of Client Success
May 26th, 2022 by Abarca NewsWe 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 Abarca NewsMental 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 […]
Talking technology with Abarca CIO Serge Perras
May 13th, 2022 by GabrielleAbarca’s modern, fully-integrated technology platform, Darwin, powers everything the company does–from advanced clinical services to financial management to mobile apps for members. Serge Perras recently joined the company as CIO and is focused on enhancing Darwin to deliver new services and insights and improve healthcare for our clients. Get to know Abarca’s CIO: What is […]
Abarca presented on the results of it’s home delivery pharmacy program, Triple-S en Casa, at AMCP 2022
May 4th, 2022 by GabrielleAt 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 Abarca NewsWorld 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 Abarca NewsSAN 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 GabrielleAVENTURA, 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. […]
Jason Borschow discusses Assura on the HealthBiz Podcast
March 30th, 2022 by GabrielleThis 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 GabrielleAtopic 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 […]