Abarca Health 2019 Achievements: A Transformative Year The year 2019 marked a turning point for Abarca Health, filled with innovation, growth, and purpose. These Abarca Health 2019 achievements reflect our commitment to transforming the pharmacy benefit management industry and strengthening healthcare access for communities across Puerto Rico. Expanding Access Through Technology and Partnerships One of […]
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Abarca Health 2019 Achievements: A Year of Growth & Impact
January 17th, 2020 by Abarca NewsA First: Real Value in Medicaid
January 14th, 2020 by Abarca NewsPrescription drug prices are soaring in the US, particularly for specialty medications. To deal with escalating costs, forward-thinking health plans and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are exploring value-based contracts as an alternative to traditional fee-for-service payment models. For one Medicaid Program Agency that receives one of the lowest federal reimbursements in the nation, skyrocketing specialty […]
Microsoft highlights Abarca’s technology successes
December 17th, 2019 by Abarca NewsMicrosoft has published a new case study highlighting Abarca’s success using its SQL and Azure technology solutions. Abarca utilizes these tools to support organizational development, data mining, disaster response, and Darwin, the company’s smarter PBM platform. “It is a privilege to partner with an innovative company like Abarca.” added Herbert Lewy, general manager of Microsoft […]
4 Tips for Value-Based Contracting
December 4th, 2019 by Abarca NewsMany in healthcare are looking to value-based agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers as a way to generate savings for health plans and ensure that medications provide the intended outcomes for members. Although there are relatively few of these agreements in place, best practices are beginning to emerge. Here are four tips to consider when designing a […]
Abarca & Amgen enter outcome-based agreement for Enbrel
December 3rd, 2019 by Abarca NewsAVENTURA, FL — Abarca, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that is disrupting the industry with an entirely new approach to technology and business practices, today announced it has entered into an outcomes-based contract with Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) for the drug Enbrel® (etanercept). Under the agreement, Amgen will issue rebates to Abarca’s clients for eligible members […]
Abarca joins the fight to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic community by community
November 26th, 2019 by Abarca NewsWorld AIDS Day takes place every year on December 1st presenting an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, to rally support for people living with it, and to spread awareness and education on its prevention and management. This year’s campaign theme is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Community by Community” and […]
Abarca presented on Public Health Policy Trends at the 2019 Puerto Rico Health Forum
November 23rd, 2019 by Abarca NewsNayda Rivera, Abarca’s Director of Government and Industry Partnerships, was selected to lead the panel on “Puerto Rico: Public Health Policy Trends Alerts for the Private Sector” at the 2019 Puerto Rico Health Forum last November. Through the interactive presentation, Nayda presented an overview of potential impacts of changes in public policy within the Medicaid […]
Abarca Health Case Study: Lessons learned from Hurricanes Irma and Maria
November 15th, 2019 by Abarca NewsLast week at the AMCP Nexus Conference, Abarca Senior Pharmacist, Ana Rivera and Suzette Velez, Director of Clinical Services, had an incredible time presenting Abarca’s unique understanding of the effect disasters have on the availability of prescription drugs, medication adherence, and community health. In particular, Hurricane Maria left many of the communities we at Abarca […]
Abarca is bringing awareness to diabetes and its prevention
November 14th, 2019 by Abarca NewsWorld Diabetes Day is the world’s most extensive diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight. This year’s theme is “Family and Diabetes.” […]
Abarca takes action this Movember
November 6th, 2019 by Abarca NewsMovember is an annual campaign involving the growing of mustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate and testicular cancer. Abarca goes “all in” to offer men and their families greater clarity on when to get tested, and empowering them with the information to make life-saving choices. […]