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Sometimes, employment benefits, beyond contributing to a sense of belonging and well-being for employees within an organization, can be turned into a concrete business strategy. Few companies better exemplify this philosophy than the Puerto Rican company Abarca Health, which in recent years has positioned itself as a leader in the pharmacy benefit management segment in […]

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In 2019, the average Medicare Part D beneficiary with diabetes spent just over $1,140 per year on insulin–or roughly $95/month. For members who are living on a fixed income, and are likely to have other chronic conditions, these high out-of-pocket costs can pose a serious threat to their adherence and overall health. To combat these […]

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In today’s new healthcare environment transformed by the COVID-19 outbreak, the patient’s needs have inherently changed, making care management more critical than ever before. At present, it’s estimated that 1 in 4 Americans live with multiple chronic conditions, making the need for patient support between healthcare encounters, essential.  In our continued mission of value-based care […]

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Abarca has deep experience serving public and private sector organizations, including Medicare and Commercial Health Plans, Self Insured Employers, State Medicaid Programs, and Large Insurers and PBMs. We understand the Medicare patient’s unique needs and have been recognized and rewarded for our expertise and ability to serve them. So, what exactly is Medicare? Medicare is […]

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For many, having prescriptions delivered to their home is not just a convenience, it’s a necessity. Lack of mobility, access to transportation, and other social determinants impact the health of members and increase costs for health plans. To address these obstacles, and improve member experience, Abarca, in partnership with Triple-S, launched Triple-S en Casa, Puerto […]

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We are thrilled to welcome Anthony Bury to the Abarca family. As Vice President, IT Operations and CISO, Anthony will be overseeing all aspects of the organization’s technology infrastructure and will be responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity, and security of all IT systems. For 25 years, Anthony has spearheaded transformational technology initiatives. Prior to […]

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Over the past year, we have seen adherence numbers trending upwards for one of our Medicare clients in Puerto Rico. Under normal circumstances, these numbers are impressive but, seeing this year-over-year growth amid a worldwide pandemic when people have been ordered to stay-at-home is almost unheard of. While it is too soon to determine the […]

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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, especially as we face a new reality brought on by the current pandemic. This year, we commemorate National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) to highlight the benefits of […]

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World Hepatitis Awareness Day Campaign: A Global Call Each year, the World Hepatitis Day (WHD) shines a light on the urgent need to address viral hepatitis. Millions of people worldwide are living with undiagnosed Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C, which can lead to serious conditions such as liver cirrhosis and cancer. According to […]

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Biologic therapies provide life-saving treatments to patients with chronic conditions. However, they are also among the country’s most expensive medications. While just 2% of the US patient population uses biologics, they account for 26% percent of the nation’s total prescription drug spending, according to a recent study from the Biosimilars Council. Here’s the good news: […]

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