HPV (short for human papillomavirus) is a virus that can cause certain cancers and diseases in both males and females.1-4 For most people, HPV clears on its own. But, for others who don’t clear the virus, it could cause certain cancers and other diseases later in life.1-4 Each year, there are an estimated tens of thousands of new cancer cases caused by HPV.5
Given the incidence and medical expenses related to certain cancers and disease caused by HPV,1-6 Health Catalyst, Inc. (“Health Catalyst”) and Merck & Co., Inc. (“Merck”) have embarked on a disease awareness campaign, funded by Merck, with the goal of educating 1 million consumers about HPV. Health Catalyst will collaborate with healthcare provider organizations using its data analytics expertise to facilitate an appropriate patient education and awareness campaign. The education materials will be made available by Merck to hospitals and health systems participating in the program.
Health Catalyst’s collaboration with Merck and healthcare provider organizations is aimed at improving engagement, patient care, and health outcomes by promoting the tenets of preventive care.
“Preventive care is dynamic, and it requires the support of the entire healthcare ecosystem, from healthcare providers and payers to life science organizations, to improve consumer health and patient outcomes,” said Sadiqa Mahmood, DDS, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Life Sciences at Health Catalyst. “We are proud to work with several healthcare provider organizations and Merck in support of this unbranded educational campaign to raise awareness and support patient engagement around HPV and certain HPV-related cancers. Together we can further our mission of helping improve healthcare.”
References:
1. Meites E, Gee J, Unger E, Markowitz L. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (Pink Book). 13th edition. Chapter 11: Human Papillomavirus. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Updated October 2020. Accessed February 16, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/hpv.pdf 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cancers caused by HPV. Last reviewed November 17, 2020. Accessed January 19, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/cancer.html 3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). HPV and oropharyngeal cancer. Last reviewed September 3, 2020. Accessed February 4, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/hpv/basic_info/hpv_oropharyngeal.htm 4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021 - human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Last reviewed July 22, 2021. Accessed July 27, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/hpv.htm 5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). How many cancers are linked with HPV each year. Last reviewed September 3, 2020. Accessed January 27, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/hpv/statistics/cases.htm 6. Chesson HW, Meites E, Ekwueme DU, et al. Updated medical care cost estimates for HPV-associated cancers: Implications for cost-effectiveness analyses of HPV vaccination in the United States. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2019;15(7-8):1942-1948. doi:10.1080/21645515.2019.1603562
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