San Juan, PR - All of us Abarcans are hard-wired to believe that healthcare can be awesome. As we have found out during the evaluation and selection phase of the ten finalist organizations for the Better Care Community Program, we...
4-5-2019
Specialty medications used to treat cancer, hepatitis, and other complicated diseases are among the greatest drivers of healthcare costs in the US. And while these medications represent a very small percentage of the total number of prescriptions written, they account...
4-5-2019
At Abarca, we never settle for the status quo. That extends to every aspect of our business, including how we manage our team of nearly 300 Abarcans, and counting. In fact, we don’t even have a human resources department. Instead,...
3-20-2019
San Juan, PR— Adriana Ramirez, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Abarca, has been selected to present at the Puerto Rico Investment Summit. Her session, “Island Innovators: How a San Juan Company is Disrupting the Mainland Market,” details Abarca’s mission;...
2-5-2019
Exciting developments are emerging in the industry that will challenge the “one size fits most” standard of care we’ve become too accustomed to. Here are three trends that we think will make a significant impact: 1. Social Needs Strategies It...
1-20-2019
The opioid epidemic is one of the greatest public health threats to confront the American people. The CDC estimates that opioids claimed nearly 50,000 lives in 2017 alone. That number has been steadily rising for more than fifteen years. How...
1-11-2019
Scottsdale, AZ — In November, Abarca will present at the 7th Annual CBI Pharmacy Benefit Compliance Congress on “Fraud, Waste, and Abuse — Monitoring Prescription Drug Programs,” about the current opioid crisis. The discussion will be led by Abarca Chief...
10-30-2018
At Abarca, we believe that healthcare can be awesome—and we are in constant pursuit of new ways to make that possible. We are using innovative contracting agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers to bring a new level of accountability to prescription benefits....
10-21-2018
One in five American adults and children will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. Sadly, however, the topic of mental health is often misunderstood, and the people who battle this disease too often feel stigmatized. Feeling stigmatized can...
10-8-2018
Why can’t healthcare be awesome? At Abarca, finding a way to improve the member experience isn’t something we strive for, it’s something we live for. Members see our dedication to delivering a better experience in our everyday interactions as well...
10-1-2018
