While 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 […]
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September 1st, 2023 by Jaylin HortaProtect 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 […]
Poison Awareness & Prevention Tips
March 20th, 2021 by Abarca UserAbarcans want to bring awareness to how we can all be more conscious of poison prevention at home, especially for our young ones. Did you know that nearly 3 million people, many of which are under the age of 5, have had contact or swallow a poisonous substance each year? We’ve seen that most of […]
Abarca Health transforming the quality of life of children in need
May 25th, 2019 by Abarca NewsSan Juan, PR – Abarcans are leading a revolution in the healthcare industry and there is no stronger testament to this than the work performed through their Oasis Community Program (OCCP). As part of this new initiative, Abarcans chose four organizations, two of which are children’s homes in Puerto Rico, as beneficiaries of grants and […]
Always Prepared
March 6th, 2019 by Abarca NewsTHE CHALLENGE The frequency and severity of natural disasters appears to be increasing. In 2017 alone, the U.S. experienced 16 separate billion-dollar disasters. These natural disasters can devastate communities and make prescription medications inaccessible to patients that rely on them. In September 2017, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and Abarca’s approach to disaster planning, response, […]
Quality Improvement
March 7th, 2018 by Abarca NewsPROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires Medicare Part D sponsors to have Medication Therapy Management Programs (MTMP) to ensure that qualified beneficiaries use safe and appropriate medications for their medical conditions. Under CMS guidelines, beneficiaries who qualify for MTMP include patients with multiple chronic diseases, those taking various Part […]