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It is hard to believe it’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. We entered this challenging time under a cloud of uncertainty and anxiety around what might happen next. What was the best way to avoid getting COVID? How long would schools be closed? Where can I get necessities […]

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In early February, the Biden administration announced the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccinations to increase access to vaccines across the country. Here’s what you need to know: What is the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccinations? This program is a collaboration between the federal government, states and territories, national pharmacy partners, and […]

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At Abarca, we believe that to lead a successful multi-generational organization, the work culture language must be designed in a way that speaks to people from all generations. That is why we built our culture with a definite purpose and firm foundation of values. Abarcans work hard to build a foundation of trust with everyone […]

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San Juan, PR – Abarca, a pharmacy benefit manager that is disrupting the industry with an entirely new approach to technology and business practices, announced the 2021 winners of its Oasis Community Program. Now in its second year, this philanthropic initiative provides health-related charities in Puerto Rico and Florida with financial and volunteer support. “Our […]

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Last month, members of our team attended AMCP 2021 to engage in the industry discussion regarding the latest trends in managed care. Here are some of the issues they found the most impactful: 1. Advancements are being made in outcomes-based Medication Therapy Management (MTM) quality measures. Over the last year, immunization assessments for patients enrolled […]

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This month, Javier Gonzalez, PharmD, Abarca’s Chief Growth Officer, was selected to speak about value-based agreements on a panel at the MedCity INVEST Conference. The panel, “The Opportunities and Challenges in Value-Based Contracting,” was led by Delphine O’Rourke, Partner at Goodwin. During the session, the panelists dove deep into some of the industry’s most pressing […]

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Last week,  our team joined leaders from across healthcare at the AMCP 2021 virtual conference. This year, the event focused on the future of managed care pharmacy in the rapidly changing healthcare landscape. In particular, the sessions examined topics ranging from rising drug costs to emerging therapies and innovations in drug contracting. The event was […]

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BACKGROUND Maintaining member adherence requires careful coordination between health plans, providers, and PBMs. Too often, however, pharmacies are left without the resources they need to make a meaningful impact. As COVID-19 brings new challenges to adherence, engaging pharmacies in member health is more important than ever. OBJECTIVE Increase member adherence for a large Medicare plan […]

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CMS audits assess Medicare plan sponsors’ compliance with a number of core program requirements, chief among them is the plan’s ability to provide its members with access to medically necessary services and prescription drugs. Audit scores and enforcement actions resulting from these evaluations are published by CMS and can have major implications for a plan’s […]

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This week, Adriana Ramirez, Esq, Abarca’s Chief Operating Officer, will lead a panel of experts in a discussion about how technology can be used to improve care delivery and patient outcomes at the Puerto Rico Health and Insurance Conference. In recent years, the role of modern technology has become increasingly important in healthcare. This issue […]

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