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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 […]

Meet Darwin’s new Drug Review Tool

February 25th, 2022 by

Meet Darwin’s new Drug Review Tool! With this solution, Abarca clients and Darwin™ users may access real-time information on drug maintenance and will have full visibility of ongoing medication changes to health plan formularies. What were the challenges users were facing?  Clients were experiencing a longer time period to complete the review process of formularies […]

Beneficial impacts of SGLT-2 Inhibitors on Cardiovascular Disease

February 24th, 2022 by

After several clinical trials associated with SGLT-2 inhibitors, this anti-diabetic drug class of medications is now linked to providing beneficial impacts on cardiovascular disease. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, also known as SGLT2 inhibitors, are antidiabetic drug classes that exert their function by causing the kidneys to remove excess glucose through the urine. When utilized for the […]

Abarca brings awareness to American Heart Month: learn more about heart health

February 10th, 2022 by

Each February, Abarca joins the NHLBI and The Heart Truth® to celebrate American Heart Month by motivating Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease. Focusing on your heart health has never been more important. People with poor cardiovascular health are also at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. When we take care […]

Protect your respiratory health during the fungal spores season

January 27th, 2022 by

In Puerto Rico, the months of February and March and September through November, are considered high risk for people with allergies and respiratory conditions. This is because the levels of allergens such as fungi, and pollens in the outdoor air increase (PR fungal spore season).  These fungal spores can trigger respiratory complications in sensitive individuals. […]

Mobile solutions: A better way in member experience

January 25th, 2022 by

The healthcare industry is becoming increasingly digital–particularly when it comes to providing resources for patients. At Abarca, we say it’s about time. We have always operated under the belief that smarter technology and a better member experience are critical to improving adherence and outcomes, lowering costs, and making healthcare better for everyone. Through AbarcaMX, our […]

Antiviral treatments for mild-moderate COVID-19: what you need to know

January 24th, 2022 by

As we close out the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is easy to see that we are in a very different place in terms of testing and treatments than we were in 2020.  In particular, there are now a handful of antiviral drugs available to treat mild-moderate COVID-19. Here’s what you need to […]

Learn more: fad diets and ulcerative colitis

January 9th, 2022 by

It seems like fad diets are everywhere. But, despite what we see on social media, it is important to remember that not every eating trend is healthy for everybody. For example, if you have ulcerative colitis (UC)–a condition that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine–certain foods can trigger a flare […]