Healthcare and technology leaders discussed and debated necessary changes for industry evolution, including the role of pharmacies, GLP-1s, and price transparency.SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abarca, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) transforming the industry with a new approach to technology and business practices, brought healthcare and technology leaders together at the third annual Abarca Forward Conference to discuss, co-create, and debate how to create a better care experience for everyone. Jason Borschow welcomes healthcare and technology leaders to the third annual Abarca Forward. "The healthcare landscape is undergoing a transformation," said Jason Borschow, president and CEO at Abarca. "The industry needs to find ways to accelerate this progress and make healthcare more seamless, personalized, and convenient for everyone. And that's what we're solving for at Abarca Forward."This year, Abarca Forward offered an in-depth exploration of AI in pharmacy benefit management. This included a co-creation session led by Microsoft and Xtillion that enabled attendees to experience the capabilities of AI in real time

Pharmacy benefit manager and healthcare technologycompany recognized for its people-first workplace.SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abarca, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) transforming the industry with a new approach to technology and business practices, announced that Foundry's Computerworld has named it one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in IT."Abarca has built, grown, and evolved our organization upon our advanced technology and powerfully positive corporate culture," said Serge Perras, Chief Information Officer at Abarca. "Everything we do is rooted in our core values that encourage us to think boldly and treat each other like family."Abarca was founded in 2005 with the belief that there is a better way for people and companies to work together, connect with each other, and make healthcare seamless and personalized for everyone.Since then, the company has built the industry's most advanced PBM platform, Darwin. This technology has empowered Abarca to introduce award-winning clinical programs, forge innovative partnerships, serve large clients with complex needs, and grow its team to more than 600 employees."Technology is playing an increasingly important role in modern business. IT professionals continue to benefit from this trend, as this year's winning organizations increase staffing and offer a variety of pathways to upskill, reskill, and diversify their teams," said Rob O'Regan, global director at Foundry. "These companies provide a model for IT and HR leaders who are looking for new ways to attract, engage, and retain talent in an increasingly competitive IT environment."For nearly 30 years, the Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT award has ranked the top environments for technology professionals based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings, including benefits, career development, and DEI, among other human resources best practices