Mahmee Collaborates With Health Net to Provide Expecting and New Parents With Additional Doula and Wraparound Maternity Support
- Collaboration between Mahmee and Health Net to provide maternal healthcare services to over 25,000 Californians
- Comprehensive maternity support through the Mahmee Membership program
- Focus on reducing medical interventions, cesarean sections, and preterm births
- Efforts to address health disparities in maternal care, specifically for Black mothers
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The partnership between Mahmee and Health Net represents a strategic move within the healthcare industry to address maternal healthcare disparities and promote birth equity. This initiative is likely to have a positive impact on the perception of Centene Corporation's commitment to corporate social responsibility and may influence investor confidence in the company's ability to innovate and expand in the managed care market. Given that Health Net is a subsidiary of Centene, this collaboration could enhance Centene's competitive edge in the California healthcare market, potentially increasing its market share and improving long-term profitability.
Moreover, the collaboration is poised to address a critical area of healthcare, which has historically seen significant racial disparities, particularly affecting Black mothers. By focusing on a health equity-focused model, Mahmee and Health Net are aligning with state and federal priorities to reduce healthcare disparities, which may result in favorable regulatory support and potential opportunities for further government partnerships. This approach could serve as a model for other states, potentially opening up new markets for Mahmee and Centene Corporation.
From a medical standpoint, the Mahmee Membership's emphasis on a team-based model of care and the integration of services such as remote patient monitoring and mental health coaching is indicative of a shift towards value-based care in maternal health. The impact of such models on reducing medical interventions, cesarean sections and preterm births could be significant. As Mahmee collects data on outcomes, this could lead to peer-reviewed research that supports the effectiveness of such care models, potentially influencing best practices in obstetrics and gynecology.
Additionally, the inclusion of virtual doula support and lactation consulting services is noteworthy. The effectiveness of these services in improving maternal and infant health outcomes could be substantial, leading to lower healthcare costs associated with complications and hospital readmissions. If Mahmee's approach proves to be cost-effective, it could lead to wider adoption of similar services within other healthcare plans, which would be of interest to stakeholders in the broader healthcare sector, including insurers and hospital systems.
Examining the market implications, the collaboration between Mahmee and Health Net taps into the growing digital health and telemedicine sectors, which have seen accelerated growth due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The demand for accessible and comprehensive maternal healthcare services is likely to grow as consumers become increasingly aware of health disparities and the importance of equitable healthcare access. This partnership could position both Mahmee and Centene Corporation favorably in a market that values innovation and comprehensive care.
The potential expansion of services through the Mahmee Membership could also lead to increased customer satisfaction and retention for Health Net, which is critical in the highly competitive managed care market. The positive impact on brand reputation and customer loyalty could translate into improved financial performance for Centene Corporation. Furthermore, as the program's success becomes evident, it could attract additional partnerships with other health plans or healthcare providers, creating new revenue streams for Mahmee.
More than 25,000 Californians to be eligible for the Mahmee Membership
"We are proud to be at the forefront of the changing landscape for maternal health. Collaborating with Health Net is another opportunity for our company to deliver better outcomes in maternal healthcare,” said Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Mahmee, Melissa Hanna. “Our Mahmee Membership offers a comprehensive approach to maternity support and education, incorporating childbirth preparation, one-on-one consultations, group care, monitoring of pregnancy and postpartum vitals, and more.”
The Mahmee Membership provides a dedicated care team of doulas, registered nurses, lactation consultants, mental health coaches, nutrition coaches, and care coordinators, available seven days a week from conception to first birthday. The new collaboration marks a significant expansion of resources that will offer broader access to essential maternity services.
"We're excited to expand our existing doula services to include Mahmee, which will provide specialized care teams to expecting and new parents throughout California,” said Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer at Health Net, Dr. Pooja Mittal. “This initiative not only underscores our commitment to improving birth equity but helps us deliver on our mission to transform the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time.”
Mahmee utilizes a health equity-focused, team-based model of care to reduce the rates of medical interventions, cesarean sections and preterm births. As part of this new program, Health Net members will access in-person and virtual doula support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum; nurse-led remote patient monitoring for high-risk obstetric conditions like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes; and expert infant feeding and lactation support in postpartum. Ongoing mental health and nutritional coaching, as well as social needs care coordination, will be available throughout the membership experience until twelve months post-delivery.
This collaboration addresses health disparities that persist in maternal care, with Black mothers experiencing mortality rates three times higher than white women. By offering these services, Mahmee and Health Net are empowering families to experience the life-saving benefits of proactive, ongoing wraparound support that they deserve.
“The support services offered by Mahmee’s doulas and lactation consultants should not be seen as luxuries; they are essential to the care for every new and expectant family,” said Co-founder and Director of Care at Mahmee, Linda Hanna, BSN, RNC, MSN/Ed., IBCLC. “Our staff is committed to ensuring equitable access to care across the state of California.”
To find out if you are eligible for a Mahmee Membership covered by Health Net, visit www.mahmee.com and click "Check Eligibility" on the upper right-hand corner of the website.
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