New partnership aims to deliver smarter, more personalized pharmacy experiences across Nevada, Texas, and Florida
Reno, NV — Prominence Health, a regional leader in value-based care, has announced a new partnership with Abarca as its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), marking a strategic transition designed to power future growth and improve the pharmacy experience for its members across Nevada, Texas, and Florida. The new relationship officially started on January 1, 2026.
This decision follows Prominence Health’s departure from the traditional PBM approach and reflects a bold move toward deeper integration, higher-touch service, and a more strategic approach to pharmacy benefits management. The partnership comes at a pivotal moment for Prominence, which is focused on expanding the number of lives served across both its Medicare Advantage and employer group segments.
Kamal Jemmoua, CEO of Prominence Health, said the decision to select Abarca was driven primarily by the need to find the right partner for growth.
“We’re entering a new chapter at Prominence Health, one that demands agility, vision, and alignment,” said Jemmoua, an executive with extensive experience driving strategic initiatives to accelerate population health. “In Abarca, we found a PBM that not only understands the complexity of pharmacy benefit management but is deeply committed to delivering tailored solutions that reflect where we’re going as a company. Their team took the time to truly understand our markets, our challenges, and our goals, and that made all the difference.”
The partnership was the result of a comprehensive competitive process in which Abarca’s strategic mindset and capabilities stood out. While the offering was competitive across vendors, Prominence valued Abarca’s willingness to customize and collaborate differently. According to Jemmoua, Abarca’s consultative approach and attention to detail gave the team confidence in their ability to support both day-to-day needs and long-term strategic growth.
Abarca’s integration model also played a key role in the selection. The company’s core platform, Darwin, seamlessly connects to Prominence Health’s existing infrastructure and to selected partners, making it easier for administrators to manage pharmacy benefits while delivering a unified, intuitive experience to members. In addition to technology, Abarca provides support across underwriting, clinical program development, and pharmacy network optimization—key areas for Prominence as it strengthens its position in a competitive healthcare environment.
Adriana Ramirez, President and Chief Operating Officer of Abarca, welcomed the announcement as a signal of shared purpose.
“Prominence Health isn’t just looking for incremental change. They’re looking to transform how healthcare is delivered in the communities they serve,” said Ramirez. “That level of vision requires a PBM partner that’s not only capable but committed to drive the change payors and members are demanding and expect. We’re honored to step into that role and excited about what we’ll deliver together.”
Headquartered in Nevada, Prominence Health continues to deepen its engagement in Florida and Texas, while exploring additional opportunities nationwide. For both organizations, the partnership reflects a growing trend in healthcare, where thoughtful integration, personalized service, and technology-driven care come together to meet the needs of modern patients.
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About Prominence Health
Prominence Health is a value-based care organization bridging the gap between affiliated health systems and independent providers, building trust and collaboration between the two. Prominence Health creates value for populations and providers to strengthen integrated partnerships, advance market opportunities, and improve outcomes for our patients and members.
Founded in 1993, Prominence Health started as a health maintenance organization (HMO) and was acquired by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in 2014. Prominence Health serves members, physicians, and health systems across Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Accountable Care Organizations, and commercial payer partnerships. For more information about Prominence Health, visit ProminenceHealthPlan.com or ProminenceMedicare.com.
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About Abarca Health
At Abarca Health, we believe in an Unstoppable Drive for a Better Way. We combine innovative technology and healthcare expertise to make pharmacy benefit management more seamless and personalized. From AI and predictive analytics to specialty pharmacy solutions, we transform complex challenges into opportunities and deliver PBM like no one else.
Following the strategic combination with LucyRx, Abarca now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Healthcare Revolution Partners, strengthening its scale and capabilities across commercial and government markets.
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Last Updated on October 14, 2026