Pomelo carea virtual maternity care platform, announced that it has acquired a doula network of qualified in-network doulas. This increases the number of eligible people to more than 15 million people, or more than 1 in 6 Medicaid recipients in the United States.
This acquisition follows the acquisition of Pomelo. $46 million in Series B funding round in June.
The Doula Network will be fully integrated into Pomelo Care’s care model, which includes virtual 24-hour care from a team of gynecologists, pediatricians, nurses, and other medical professionals.
Adding Doula Network allows patients to partner with community-based doulas, and teams of doulas can work with patients’ existing health care providers to manage medical, behavioral, and social needs .
“Health insurance companies are rapidly integrating doulas into their networks to meet growing demand and overwhelmingly choose Doula Network as their partner, making Doula Network the clear market leader. This in-person, community-focused approach is combined with our existing virtual care model. “This will enable us to dramatically scale up, accelerate our efforts to provide evidence-based obstetric care, and continue to address America’s obstetric health crisis,” said Pomelo Care Founder and CEO. CEO Marta Blalik Kearns said in a statement.
Elizabeth Simmons, Founder and CEO of Doula Network and now Head of Doula Network at Pomelo Care, said the acquisition of Doula Network will strengthen Pomelo Care’s It said it is expanding access to state-based obstetric care and strengthening the capacity of doulas. Ecosystems across the country.
“As the maternal and child health crisis worsens and too many women don’t know where to turn for help, this acquisition expands our network of doulas and supports the growing commercial demand for community-based doulas and the rapid increase in Medicaid,” said Simmons. We will be able to meet the increasing demand.” statement.
“I couldn’t be more proud of the company we’ve built and am proud to partner with Pomelo Care to bring high-quality doula care to Pomelo’s personalized, evidence-based maternity care model. We’re excited about the integration.”
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In 2023, Pomelo Care has raised $33 million in seed and Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz.
Other companies in the maternity care space include: Diana Health is a women’s health practice network that partners with hospitals and health systems to provide mental health care, preconception and family planning, health coaching, and virtual and in-person classes.
In 2023, Diana Health has secured $34 million in Series B funding, bringing total funding to $46 million. Norwest Ventures Partners led the round.
In 2022, Diana Health will The company raised $11 million in Series A funding, which it used to launch its first location. The round was led by LRVHealth and .406 Ventures, with participation from AlleyCorp.
Maternity care management platform in 2023 Dorsata filed 11 charges against healthcare technology company Athena Health and national women’s health company Unified Women’s Healthcare, including theft of trade secrets, unjust enrichment, breach of contract, and tortious interference with current customers. , filed suit in Massachusetts civil court.
In 2020, Dorsata scored Raised $5.2 million in Series A funding. Gore Range Capital, Fool Ventures, Women’s Health USA, QED Investors, and LabCorp participated in the round.
In 2023, Ouma Health, an obstetric telehealth platform, has partnered with MedArrive, a care management platform that integrates telehealth and in-person care, to expand maternal and fetal home care services for women on Medicaid.
