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TDN Doulas are Change Agents
The Doula Network (TDN) is a doula-owned and managed organization that creates pathways for community-based birth doulas to be fully recognized maternal health professionals eligible for Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement.
TDN was established in 2019 with a fundamental belief that every birthing person should have access to affordable, safe, and collaborative perinatal care, and doulas should be considered an indispensable part of the birthing person's care team. Our objective is to unite key stakeholders such as doulas, health plan teams, community-based organizations, and Medicaid members to advocate for Medicaid reimbursement. We leverage technology, administrative support, and community resources to ease the burden of the Medicaid billing process. TDN envisions transforming maternal and infant health by providing doula services to every birthing person.
TDN pioneered a foundational system of doula services that is integrated into maternal health care. By aligning doulas, clients, health plans, communities, and technology, TDN improves the maternal health experience, maternal and infant outcomes, and reduces healthcare cost.
What is The Doula Network?
In the fall of 2019, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (UHC) and TDN embarked on an inaugural partnership to impact maternal health outcomes across Florida.
Together TDN and UHC created a referral network for UHC members in the Healthy First Steps Program. The Healthy First Steps Program provides expectant families with care management including information, education and support throughout their pregnancy journey. During monthly meetings of the Healthy First Steps Program and TDN, the TDN team shares monthly reporting of all members and discusses client updates. These meetings have created a strong web of support for expectant persons within UHC’s Healthy First Steps Program.
Due to the commitment of UHC to its pregnant members and the innovative program created by TDN, UHC members are able to receive doula services in all regions that UHC serves.
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