AI-powered platform to support Medicaid moms with better pregnancy health
Official title: AI-Driven Risk Prediction and Action Platform to Reduce Maternal Health Risks Among Expecting Mothers Enrolled in Medicaid
Funded at Flourish Collective INC · NIH-11349846 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new AI tool helps doulas and healthcare teams identify risks for pregnant women on Medicaid and suggests actions to keep moms and babies safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Flourish Collective INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newport, United States) |
| Project start | August 9, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $306,798 |
| NIH project number | 1R43MD021438-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11349846 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Pregnant individuals enrolled in Medicaid who receive doula support.
✕Less likely to help
People not using doula services or not on Medicaid may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
Flourish Care plans to build an AI-driven platform that analyzes information doulas already collect to flag potential maternal health risks and propose concrete steps. The system would use expert guidance to translate data about housing, transportation, and other social factors into action items that doulas and clinicians can implement. This is designed to help pregnant people in Medicaid programs receive timely support and resources, potentially reducing complications. Stakeholders envision a user-friendly interface that integrates into doula care workflows and clinical touchpoints.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the platform could lead to earlier interventions and better outcomes for pregnant women on Medicaid and their babies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows AI can support risk prediction in pregnancy when integrated with care teams, with promising early results.
Where this research is happening
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Flourish Collective INC
Newport, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Howard, Elisabeth — Flourish Collective INC
- Study coordinator: Howard, Elisabeth
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.