Reducing Costs and Improving Outcomes: How Ovia Empowers Health Plans to Combat Cervical Cancer
Each year, nearly 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the U.S., resulting in approximately 4,000 deaths.1 Yet, cervical cancer is highly preventable. Regular Pap smears reduce the risk by 80%, and the HPV vaccine prevents over 90% of HPV-related cancers.2 Cutting the incidence of cervical cancer leads to lower medical spending, healthier, more engaged members, and long-term financial savings. For health plans, prevention drives more than just improved health outcomes—it delivers significant value.
A Smarter Approach to Prevention: Tailoring Care with Personalized Health Pathways
Preventing cervical cancer requires a targeted, data-driven approach. Ovia Health equips health plans with the tools to reduce risk and improve member outcomes through personalized prevention strategies.
When members sign up for Ovia, they complete our Health Assessment, which identifies key cervical cancer risk factors such as abnormal Pap results, malignancy history, and gynecological symptoms. This data forms the foundation for each member’s Personalized Health Pathway (PHP), delivering customized recommendations tailored to their specific health needs and risk profile.
PHPs guide members with actionable, evidence-based steps toward better health. By simplifying complex guidelines into easy-to-follow checklists, Ovia ensures members stay on track with provider appointments, cancer screenings, and vaccinations. Each pathway closes care gaps and provides customized education and support, aligned with members’ health histories, risk factors, and goals.
Support from Ovia’s Care Team further strengthens the experience. Comprising nurses and social workers, the team helps members understand their action items, clarifies the importance of each step, and provides ongoing support via messaging or live phone and video calls.
Join the Fight Against Cervical Cancer
Prevention requires action, and health plans have the opportunity to lead the way. Partnering with Ovia allows plans to reduce cervical cancer diagnoses, empower members, and contribute to a healthier future. From promoting screenings and vaccinations to leveraging personalized digital tools like PHPs, every step forward saves lives and reduces costs.
Let’s work together to eliminate preventable cervical cancer cases. By embracing proactive health measures and transformative technology, health plans can make prevention a cornerstone of care and improve health outcomes.
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