SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico,
March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Pharmacy benefit manager Abarca and Triple-S Management
Corporation (NYSE: GTS), on behalf of its managed care subsidiary,
Triple-S Salud, today announced the launch of Triple-S en Casa,
Puerto Rico's first prescription
home delivery program.
"It has never been more important to expand access to
prescription medications than it is today," said Jason Borschow, president and CEO at Abarca.
"Abarca and Triple-S have collaborated on many initiatives to
deliver a better pharmacy benefit experience for millions of people
in Puerto Rico. And now, Triple-S
en Casa will provide the convenience of home delivery and peace of
mind for members at a time they need it most."
Originally scheduled for later this spring, the launch of
Triple-S en Casa was expedited to expand medication access during
the COVID-19 crisis.
For many people, having their prescriptions delivered at home is
not just a convenience; it is a necessity. Lack of mobility, access
to transportation, and other social determinants not only impact
the health of members, they can also increase costs for health
plans. Triple-S en Casa was developed to address these challenges
head-on.
Powered by Darwin, Abarca's industry-leading PBM platform,
Triple-S en Casa allows members to order, manage, and schedule
delivery for prescriptions through an intuitive mobile app. This
program was developed in partnership with Alivia Health, the
largest Puerto Rican pharmaceutical services provider, to fill and
deliver prescriptions.
"Over the past seven years, we have developed a strong
partnership with Abarca that has resulted in significant
improvements in the health of our members. This partnership and its
resulting initiatives are a key component of our company's
transformation strategy, centered around our members," said
Madeline Hernández-Urquiza, president of Triple-S Salud and
Triple-S Advantage. "Our organizations are aligned in our
commitment to finding a better way in healthcare in Puerto Rico, and we look forward to continuing
to work closely together to do so."
Triple-S en Casa will be available to all Triple-S commercial
and Medicare Advantage plans. To learn more,
visit abarcahealth.com.
About Abarca
Abarca is igniting a revolution in
healthcare. It started by redefining pharmacy benefits, but this is
just the beginning. It is built on the belief that there is a
better way for people and companies to work together, connect with
each other, and make healthcare awesome for everyone. With smarter
technology and a straightforward approach to business, Abarca
provides a much better experience and higher value for payers and
consumers. For nearly a decade, they have challenged many industry
conventions and trampled on a few. So, call them a PBM for
discussion purposes, but they are unlike any other company out
there. Join the revolution at abarcahealth.com.
About Triple-S Management Corporation
Triple-S
Management Corporation is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross
Blue Shield Association. It is one of the leading players in the
managed care industry in Puerto
Rico. Triple-S Management has the exclusive right to use the
Blue Cross Blue Shield name and mark throughout Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Costa Rica. With more than 55 years of
experience in the industry, Triple-S Management offers a broad
portfolio of managed care and related products in the Commercial,
Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid markets under the Blue Cross Blue
Shield marks. It also provides non-Blue Cross Blue Shield branded
life and property and casualty insurance in Puerto Rico. For more information about
Triple-S Management, visit www.triplesmanagement.com or
contact investorrelations@ssspr.com.
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