Meridian Partners with Mae to Improve Maternal Outcomes and Reduce Disparities Across Michigan
Meridian, a managed care organization in Michigan and a Centene company (NYSE: CNC), has partnered with Mae to improve maternal outcomes and reduce disparities across the state. The partnership aims to provide supplementary support for Medicaid members during pregnancy and postpartum, connecting them with over 50 Michigan-based doulas for virtual and in-person support.
Key points:
- Meridian is responsible for nearly 10% of all births in Michigan
- Black women in Michigan are more than twice as likely to die from maternal-related complications compared to white women
- Doula services have been shown to reduce cesarean births, shorten labor duration, and improve spontaneous vaginal birth rates
- The partnership addresses the rise in maternity care deserts, with 16% of Black babies born in areas with or no access to maternity care services
Meridian, un'organizzazione per la gestione della salute nel Michigan e una società di Centene (NYSE: CNC), ha collaborato con Mae per migliorare i risultati materni e ridurre le disparità nel tutto lo stato. L'obiettivo della partnership è fornire sostegno supplementare per i membri di Medicaid durante la gravidanza e il postpartum, collegandoli con oltre 50 doule basate in Michigan per supporto virtuale e in persona.
Punti chiave:
- Meridian è responsabile di quasi il 10% di tutti i parti nel Michigan
- Le donne nere in Michigan hanno più di due volte la probabilità di morire a causa di complicazioni legate alla maternità rispetto alle donne bianche
- I servizi di doula hanno dimostrato di ridurre i parti cesarei, accorciare la durata del travaglio e migliorare le percentuali di parti vaginali spontanei
- La partnership affronta l'aumento dei deserti di assistenza materna, con il 16% dei neonati neri nati in aree senza accesso ai servizi di assistenza materna
Meridian, una organización de atención administrada en Michigan y una empresa de Centene (NYSE: CNC), se ha asociado con Mae para mejorar los resultados maternos y reducir las disparidades en todo el estado. La asociación tiene como objetivo proporcionar apoyo suplementario para los miembros de Medicaid durante el embarazo y el posparto, conectándolos con más de 50 doulas con sede en Michigan para apoyo virtual y en persona.
Puntos clave:
- Meridian es responsable de casi el 10% de todos los nacimientos en Michigan
- Las mujeres negras en Michigan tienen más del doble de probabilidades de morir por complicaciones relacionadas con la maternidad en comparación con las mujeres blancas
- Los servicios de doula han demostrado reducir los partos por cesárea, acortar la duración del trabajo de parto y mejorar las tasas de parto vaginal espontáneo
- La asociación aborda el aumento de los desiertos de atención materna, con el 16% de los bebés negros nacidos en áreas sin acceso a servicios de atención materna
미시간의 관리 의료 조직인 메리디안(Meridian)과 센틴(Centene) 회사(NYSE: CNC)는 매이(Mae)와 협력하여 임산부의 결과를 개선하고 주 전역의 불균형을 줄이고자 합니다. 이 파트너십의 목표는 임신 및 출산 후 Medicaid 회원을 위한 보조 지원을 제공하고, 그들을 위해 50명 이상의 미시간 기반의 둘라(doula)와 연결하여 가상 및 대면 지원을 하는 것입니다.
주요 포인트:
- 메리디안은 미시간에서 발생하는 모든 출산의 거의 10%를 책임지고 있습니다.
- 미시간의 흑인 여성은 백인 여성에 비해 모성 관련 합병증으로 사망할 확률이 두 배 이상입니다.
- 둘라 서비스는 제왕절개 출산을 줄이고, 진통 시간을 단축시키며, 자연 분만 비율을 향상시키는 것으로 나타났습니다.
- 이 파트너십은 16%의 흑인 아기들이 모성 의료 서비스에 대한 접근이 없는 지역에서 태어난다는 점을 고려하여 출산 의료 사막의 증가 문제를 다루고 있습니다.
Meridian, une organisation de soins gérés dans le Michigan et une société de Centene (NYSE: CNC), s'est associée à Mae pour améliorer les résultats maternels et réduire les disparités à travers l'État. L'objectif de ce partenariat est de fournir un soutien supplémentaire pour les membres de Medicaid pendant la grossesse et le post-partum, en les reliant à plus de 50 doulas basées dans le Michigan pour un soutien virtuel et en personne.
Points clés :
- Meridian est responsable d'environ 10 % de tous les accouchements dans le Michigan
- Les femmes noires du Michigan ont plus de deux fois plus de chances de mourir de complications liées à la maternité par rapport aux femmes blanches
- Les services de doula ont prouvé qu'ils réduisent le nombre d'accouchements par césarienne, raccourcissent la durée du travail et améliorent les taux d'accouchements vaginaux spontanés
- Le partenariat aborde la montée des déserts de soins maternels, avec 16 % des bébés noirs nés dans des zones dépourvues d'accès aux services de soins de maternité
Meridian, eine managed care Organisation in Michigan und ein Unternehmen von Centene (NYSE: CNC), hat sich mit Mae zusammengetan, um die Ergebnisse für Mütter zu verbessern und Diskrepanzen im ganzen Bundesstaat zu verringern. Ziel der Partnerschaft ist es, zusätzliche Unterstützung für Medicaid-Mitglieder während der Schwangerschaft und im Wochenbett bereitzustellen und sie mit über 50 in Michigan ansässigen Doula zu verbinden, die Unterstützung sowohl virtuell als auch persönlich anbieten.
Wichtige Punkte:
- Meridian ist für fast 10% aller Geburten in Michigan verantwortlich
- Schwarze Frauen in Michigan haben mehr als doppelt so hohe Chancen, an mutterbedingten Komplikationen zu sterben als weiße Frauen
- Doula-Dienste haben gezeigt, dass sie die Kaiserschnittrate reduzieren, die Wehen verkürzen und die Raten spontaner vaginaler Geburten verbessern
- Die Partnerschaft befasst sich mit dem Anstieg von Geburtsversorgungswüsten, da 16% der schwarzen Babys in Gebieten geboren werden, in denen es keinen Zugang zu geburtshilflichen Dienstleistungen gibt
- Partnership with Mae expands access to doula care for Medicaid members
- Potential reduction in cesarean births and improved maternal health outcomes
- Addressing health disparities in maternal care
- Expansion of services to underserved communities
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Insights
This partnership between Meridian and Mae represents a significant step towards addressing maternal health disparities in Michigan. By focusing on Medicaid members, who often face greater barriers to quality healthcare, the initiative targets a important demographic. The emphasis on culturally responsive care and doula support aligns with evidence-based practices shown to improve maternal outcomes.
The potential impact is substantial, considering Meridian covers
The partnership's focus on doula care is a game-changer for maternal health outcomes. Doulas provide critical emotional and educational support that can significantly reduce complications during pregnancy and childbirth. The emphasis on culturally responsive care is particularly important, as it addresses the racial disparities in maternal mortality rates, where Black women in Michigan face more than double the risk compared to white women.
The digital platform combined with in-person support creates a comprehensive approach to perinatal care. This model has the potential to:
- Reduce cesarean rates and labor duration
- Improve breastfeeding initiation and duration
- Decrease postpartum depression rates
From an economic perspective, this partnership could yield significant cost savings for the healthcare system. Reducing non-medically necessary C-sections and preterm births can lead to substantial decreases in healthcare expenditures. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' endorsement of doula care as an evidence-based intervention adds credibility to this approach.
However, the initial investment in doula services and digital infrastructure must be weighed against potential long-term savings. If successful in reducing complications and improving outcomes, this model could provide a compelling case for similar programs in other states, potentially influencing national Medicaid policies. The key economic indicators to watch will be:
- Changes in C-section rates
- Reduction in NICU admissions
- Decreased length of hospital stays
- Long-term health outcomes for mothers and infants
Partnership aims to improve access to doula care and address the cultural needs of Medicaid members during pregnancy and postpartum
By launching a partnership with Mae in July to increase access to doula support and other services, Meridian works toward its commitment to reduce disparities in maternal outcomes and improve the overall perinatal health outcomes in
"We are pleased to offer this much-needed additional service to our eligible members and doulas," said Dianalynn Smith, Meridian's Vice President, Quality Improvement. "As a major source of coverage for low-income people, Medicaid has a critical role to play in reducing health disparities, both locally and nationally. Meridian is responsible for nearly
According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, one-on-one emotional support provided by doulas has been shown to reduce cesarean births, help shorten the duration of labor and improve the rate of spontaneous vaginal birth. Doula services are an evidenced-based intervention key in addressing the alarming rise in maternity care deserts, with an estimated
To support Meridian members, Mae combines a digital engagement and risk-tracking platform with community-based doula support to better align provider support teams and center the pregnant person throughout the perinatal journey, all with the goal of reducing disparate maternal health outcomes, including preterm births and non-medically necessary C-sections.
"Over the past two years, Mae has built a meaningful presence in
About Meridian
Meridian in Michigan provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid (Meridian), Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Wellcare), Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MeridianComplete) and the Health Insurance Marketplace (Ambetter from Meridian). Meridian is a Centene Corporation company, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information about Meridian, please visit mimeridian.com.
About Mae
Mae is a culturally responsive digital first solution built to address the specific clinical, social and cultural needs of underserved expectant mothers, with an early focus on Black expectant mothers, those with the most striking disparities in maternal health outcomes. Mae has created a space where complete digital care meets culturally aligned on-the-ground doula support. For more information, please visit meetmae.com.
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