It seems like fad diets are everywhere. But, despite what we see on social media, it is important to remember that not every eating trend is healthy for everybody. For example, if you have ulcerative colitis (UC)--a condition that causes...
1-9-2022
THE CHALLENGE Plan sponsors are currently experiencing a high degree of volatility in drug spend, largely driven by expensive specialty medications. These drugs often account for less than 2% of all claims¹, but can represent more than 50% of total...
12-16-2021
The holiday season can be a challenging time for our mental health, especially as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse, according to a study by NAMI. Here...
12-8-2021
1. What do you think is broken about the PBM business model, and how is your approach different? At Abarca, we think there is a lot that is broken with the PBM model. For example, many PBMs use outdated technology...
12-1-2021
Earlier this year, the FDA approved the first new treatment for Lupus since 2011. This is a major win for the millions of patients who are impacted by this condition, and the advocacy groups, plans, and providers who serve them....
11-24-2021
The Problem: The cost of specialty medications continues to rise. With a growing pipeline of specialty drugs and newer therapies costing in excess of $100,000 for a single course of treatment, a handful of claims can significantly impact a plan’s...
11-22-2021
Abarca's home delivery pharmacy solution, TripleS en Casa, was selected as one of five finalists for the 2021 PBMI Innovation Challenge. The Challenge was created to identify new and innovative concepts in pharmacy benefit management that can help stakeholders improve...
11-8-2021
As of 2018, nearly 60 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare. Most beneficiaries are 65 or older, and given their age and pre-existing conditions, members of this population face unique health challenges that must be carefully managed by their healthcare...
11-3-2021
San Juan, PR. — Abarca, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that is revolutionizing the industry with a new approach to technology and business practices, today announced that First Medical Health Plan, a health plan in the commercial and Medicaid space, have once...
10-16-2021
San Juan (September 30, 2021) – Abarca, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that is disrupting the industry with a new approach to technology and business practices, today announced that it has renewed agreements with two Blue Cross Blue Shield Association member...
9-30-2021
