At this year’s Abarca Forward breakout sessions, one theme resonated above the rest: patient-centered healthcare innovation is transforming the patient experience—but only if it’s done right. In a candid, open-mic style panel with leaders from Amazon Pharmacy, Lark Health, Blue Shield of California (BSC), and Photon, the conversation centered on how consumer-facing technologies are breaking […]
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May 30th, 2025 by Graciela ColonThe Future of PBM Is Now—5 Forces Shaping a Better Patient Experience
May 30th, 2025 by Graciela ColonThe Future of PBM Is Now. The healthcare landscape is evolving fast—and pharmacy benefit management (PBM) is at the center. As patients demand more transparency, flexibility, and personalization in their care, traditional models are being challenged and reimagined. At Abarca, we believe PBM innovation isn’t just about shaving cents off the bottom line—it’s about designing […]
Oasis Connections Season Two: Scaling Innovation, Shaping the Future
May 29th, 2025 by Graciela ColonAt Abarca Health, we launched Oasis Connections with one simple belief: Transformation begins with connection. And when those connections spark bold ideas, the ripple effect can reach far beyond the room. Season One focused on place, purpose, and community. Season Two shifted the spotlight to innovation—how companies in highly regulated and complex sectors are driving […]
Enhancing Pharmacy Benefit Management through Interoperability: A Virtual PBM Model
July 25th, 2024 by Johanses DuartePino.comTake a look at our exclusive webinar “Enhancing Pharmacy Benefit Management through Interoperability: A Virtual PBM Model”. Presented by Abarca Health in partnership with Surescripts, this 30-minute webinar will explore and discuss the following topics: An overview of interoperability and the important role it plays in effective Pharmacy Benefit Management. Abarca’s Virtual PBM Model and […]
Election Year 2024: What It Means for Healthcare Policy and Pharmaceutical Pricing
July 1st, 2024 by Luisrafael Duartepino.comThe 2024 U.S. presidential election is set to have profound implications on healthcare policy and pharmaceutical pricing, issues that are central to the agendas of major political candidates. With healthcare consistently ranking as a top concern for voters, the outcomes of this election could lead to significant shifts in policy, impacting everything from drug prices […]
Vision Matters: Safeguarding Your Sight During Glaucoma Awareness Month
January 8th, 2024 by Luisrafael Duartepino.comAs we step into Glaucoma Awareness Month this January 2024, the importance of eye care takes center stage. It seems appropriate to emphasize the significance of maintaining good eye health from a young age and throughout our lifetime. Our eyes are invaluable assets that enable us to perceive the world around us. From looking into […]
New Year, New You: Unpacking the Benefits of Regular Exercise
January 3rd, 2024 by PatriciaIt’s that time of year again! As we all begin to jot down our New Year’s resolutions, many of us are thinking about ways to improve our health and well-being. Topping the list for a lot of us? Getting more exercise. Let’s explore why stepping up your fitness game could be a game changer for […]
This December, Abarca is Celebrating National Influenza Vaccination Week
December 5th, 2023 by PatriciaAbarca is raising awareness of influenza vaccination and the benefits of getting vaccinated against the flu. National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an annual awareness campaign in the U.S. that encourages everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated against influenza or the flu. It is led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Management Strategies for High-Cost Cellular and Gene Therapies
September 1st, 2023 by Luisrafael Duartepino.comWhile gene and cell therapies (CGT) increasingly fill the drug pipeline, half of payers believe that the affordability of these treatments will be a major challenge in the next two to three years, according to a recent survey. And, as these innovative therapies are introduced to treat conditions that affect larger populations, the significance of […]
Protect yourself & loved ones against vaccine-preventable diseases
August 1st, 2022 by Abarca NewsNational Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the benefits of vaccination for people of all ages. 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. Why vaccinate? Vaccines work […]