Mae

Mae is proud to continue to lead the charge in supporting doula reimbursement work nationwide. We have been on the ground in Illinois since 2023, and it is incredibly exciting to see efforts turn into tangible progress. Now that the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) recognizes eligible doulas as Medicaid Practitioners, doulas must demonstrate that they have completed the necessary training requirements to continue serving the Medicaid population in Illinois. Mae has successfully supported IMPACT eligibility for our doula community, a process that doulas have shared would otherwise have been a barrier to proceeding with Medicaid utilization. Through IMPACT, doulas will see increased reimbursement rates, and pregnant patients will receive more comprehensive care. Through Mae, doulas get support streamlining billing and member referrals (for free), and members benefit from real-time risk escalation, coordinated care, and local doula support. We are proud to continue to work towards change that drives birthworker sustainability and improved care for those at the highest risk. See what else we're doing at Mae… Through 1:1 doula support, we are working to ensure Illinois has a robust network of doulas to support Medicaid members. If you are a doula interested in utilizing Medicaid reimbursement or a partner interested in working with Mae, please visit MeetMae.com

Why does Mae focus on the preterm birth rate of our community? Infants born prematurely are at an increased risk of growth and developmental delays. In their first year of life, the cost of care for an infant born prematurely is 10 times that of a full-term infant, and with approximately 15% of Black births in the United States being pre-term, this prevalence costs billions to the U.S. healthcare system each year. Various factors, such as preeclampsia, carrying multiples, or uterine complications, can put a pregnant mother at risk for delivering preterm, and at Mae, our solution addresses those risks and fosters healthy, positive outcomes for our members. We strive to make doula support accessible to those who may otherwise be unable to have a doula. We are proud that in our 3 years of serving mothers, we have achieved a nearly 32% reduction in preterm births when one of our doulas is present at labor and delivery.? ? In addition to supporting healthier and safer births, Mae is decreasing the cost of care through collaboration with plan partners and local doulas. We take pride in our accomplishments over the past 3 years and look forward to creating even greater change. To learn more about Mae and how we can potentially partner, visit https://lnkd.in/eXbPbr3H. Sources: “A Health Crisis Impacting Women and Babies of Color”, March of Dimes, 2020 “Preterm labor and preterm birth: Are you at risk?”, March of Dimes, 2024

Happy Black History Month! At Mae, we celebrate the important figures that paved the way for our work today. We honor our namesake, Dr. May Chinn, daily by staying committed to serving mothers and doulas. Please read below to learn about Dr. Chinn and her incredible work in New York!

Mae is #hiring Our Doula Experience Team is growing! Check out the Doula Experience Specialist role below and please share it with anyone whose passion and skill set align! https://lnkd.in/dmJScvU3

We’re proud to be recognized on this year’s Digital Health 100! This annual list by Digital Health New York celebrates the most promising startups pushing the boundaries of innovation in NY’s healthcare industry. See the full #DH100 list and dive into the latest trends in the 2025 New York Healthcare Innovation Report: https://lnkd.in/gcUA3J7Q

Hey New York! Mae is growing and we need your help getting the word out! Do you know doulas in New York City who are interested in utilizing Medicaid reimbursement as a stream of income in their doula practice? Are you familiar with MCH organizations in NYC committed to equitable maternal healthcare that you think we should know about? Share this post with the NYC folks you know and tag them in the comments!

Please join us for the Transforming Maternal Health through Medicaid-Supported Doula Integrated Care Symposium on Tuesday, February 4th, 11:30a – 3:30p ET. This event is virtual and free. We are excited to collaborate with MITRE on this symposium and look forward to seeing you there! RSVP using this link: https://lnkd.in/eez79wYZ

Mae is #hiring Our Growth Team is growing! Check out the Care Coordinator role below and please share it with anyone whose passion and skill set align! https://lnkd.in/esz-n8mF

Mae has officially made it to the Lone Star State! Mae is bringing our one-of-a-kind digital platform and services to mothers in Texas. We are collaborating with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas to provide comprehensive doula support to the communities who need it most. It is important now more than ever to create opportunities for quality maternal care in states where Black mothers are experiencing some of the highest rates of adverse maternal health outcomes. We are proud to expand our partnership with BCBSTX in this new market and we look forward to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Kicking off the new year inspired by the words of our doulas!! Doulas are actively creating a safer environment for mothers to give birth and we are proud to uplift them and their work. We are so proud to be supporting the sustainability of this important work. When asked, here is what Mae doulas have to say about working with Mae…! In 2025 our further commitment to nurture the relationship between our doulas and their clients is paramount. Thank you for being with us on this journey! So much more to be done in the months to come.