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
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
SAN JUAN, PR -- Abarca, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that is disrupting the industry with a new approach to technology and business practices, today announced that Triple-S Management Corporation (NYSE: GTS) renewed its contract for PBM services on behalf...
9-15-2021
Last year, the first data was published from a clinical trial evaluating a vaccine for Parkinson’s Disease. While the multi-year study was relatively small, the results could be big for the healthcare industry and millions of people around the world...
8-30-2021
This summer, Aduhelm became the first Alzheimer’s medication to receive FDA approval in nearly 20 years. However, it was met with controversy from across the healthcare industry and beyond. Here is what you need to know: What is Aduhelm? Aduhelm...
8-17-2021
This month, Jason Borschow, Abarca’s president and CEO, was invited to discuss trending topics in hiring on The Multiplier Effect podcast. In the 30 minute episode, Jason shared best practices for building an authentic company culture and employer brand, and...
7-16-2021
Over the past few years, prior authorizations (PAs) have been in the headlines, examined by Federal and state governments, and hotly debated in the industry. Here’s the background: What is a prior authorization? Prior authorizations are a methodology used by...
7-7-2021
It is hard to believe it’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. We entered this challenging time under a cloud of uncertainty and anxiety around what might happen next. What was the best way...
5-27-2021
At Abarca, we believe that to lead a successful multi-generational organization, the work culture language must be designed in a way that speaks to people from all generations. That is why we built our culture with a definite purpose and...
5-17-2021
