SAN JUAN, PR -- Abarca, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that is disrupting the industry with a new approach to technology and business practices released a new case study detailing a value-based agreement with Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB) for Avonex®...
10-20-2020
Sometimes, employment benefits, beyond contributing to a sense of belonging and well-being for employees within an organization, can be turned into a concrete business strategy. Few companies better exemplify this philosophy than the Puerto Rican company Abarca Health, which in...
10-8-2020
In 2019, the average Medicare Part D beneficiary with diabetes spent just over $1,140 per year on insulin--or roughly $95/month. For members who are living on a fixed income, and are likely to have other chronic conditions, these high out-of-pocket...
9-8-2020
For many, having prescriptions delivered at their home is not just a convenience, it’s a necessity. Lack of mobility, access to transportation, and other social determinants impact the health of members and increase costs for health plans. To address these...
8-26-2020
We are thrilled to welcome Anthony Bury to the Abarca family. As Vice President, IT Operations and CISO, Anthony will be overseeing all aspects of the organization’s technology infrastructure and will be responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity, and security...
8-6-2020
Over the past year, we have seen adherence numbers trending upwards for one of our Medicare clients in Puerto Rico. Under normal circumstances, these numbers are impressive but, seeing this year-over-year growth amid a worldwide pandemic when people have been...
8-3-2020
Biologic therapies provide life-saving treatments to patients with chronic conditions. However, they are also among the country’s most expensive medications. While just 2% of the US patient population uses biologics, they account for 26% percent of the nation’s total prescription...
7-22-2020
June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day, and Abarca goes all in to bring to light some of the symptoms, signs, and treatment options for this mental health disorder. Although PTSD has been most commonly known to affect war veterans, anyone...
6-26-2020
After approximately three months of quarantine, the US is beginning to reopen from the COVID-19 lockdowns. While there are many unknowns about our new normal, it is still critical that we stay vigilant about our health and safety. As such,...
6-24-2020
It’s Rheumatoid Arthritis [RA] Awareness Week (June 17-23) and Abarca goes all in to bring awareness to the 1.5 million Americans, most of which are women, who suffer from this condition by sharing information on its signs, symptoms, and treatments....
6-16-2020
