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MINE Maternity has received a $5,000 grant from the BBOP Academy’s Beyond Ideation pitch competition to enhance maternal healthcare access. Founded by Pachet Bryant, the initiative aims to utilize the funds for developing a digital Maternity Insurance Navigation Engine. This platform will assist patients in navigating insurance benefits related to maternal care, aiming to improve the overall quality of maternal healthcare, particularly for minority women during these challenging times.
Mission Viejo, California – MINE Maternity has recently secured a $5,000 grant from the BBOP Academy’s Beyond Ideation pitch competition, which will be utilized to enhance access to maternal healthcare coverage for patients. Founded by Pachet Bryant in 2017, MINE Maternity is dedicated to bridging gaps in maternal healthcare, particularly in helping patients navigate insurance-covered benefits. The grant will fund the development of a digital Maternity Insurance Navigation Engine (MINE), aimed at simplifying the process for maternity and postpartum patients and their healthcare providers to understand and access insurance-covered care.
In 2025, MINE Maternity began directly assisting clients in understanding their insurance benefits as it pertains to maternity care. Curiously, industry averages suggest that only 3-5% of insurance benefits are utilized by patients, often resulting in forfeited access to critical care. To combat this trend, MINE Maternity creates comprehensive insurance check reports that outline covered services, including lesser-known options such as doula care and lactation consulting. By improving awareness and access, MINE Maternity strives to enhance the overall quality of maternal healthcare.
The company supports clients through five financial pillars: insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA)/health savings accounts (HSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), government programs, and nonprofit services. Bryant has observed that many patients and healthcare providers are unaware of available benefits due to the fragmented nature of the healthcare system. This gap is particularly concerning given the alarming maternal health crisis, where disparities in care are especially pronounced for minority women.
MINE Maternity’s new digital platform is set to automate benefit reports and include valuable tools such as a Patient Responsibility Calculator, which will help delineate covered services and provide estimated costs to enhance transparency. The company is committed to empowering patients, particularly women of color, to advocate for their healthcare needs and to pursue adequate medical care.
Alongside her efforts in Mission Viejo, Bryant engages with fellow entrepreneurs at the BBOP Center in San Bernardino, actively participating in programs that foster sustainable, credentialed businesses for doulas and maternal care providers. The demand for accessible maternity care has notably increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of existing OB-GYN shortages, particularly in underserved communities. MINE Maternity’s initiative aims to provide crucial support and guidance during a challenging time for expectant mothers.
With a mission to enhance maternal healthcare, MINE Maternity has undergone an evolution from its initial conception as a maternity bra company to a service-focused organization dedicated to care coordination and insurance navigation. Pachet Bryant emphasizes not only the organization’s commitment to improving maternal health outcomes but also the importance of fostering entrepreneurial spirit among aspiring business leaders. She encourages them to follow their passions as a means of fulfilling their potential in creating impactful businesses.
For those interested in learning more, additional information about MINE Maternity is available through its website and social media channels. With its new digital initiatives and commitment to bridging the knowledge gap in maternal healthcare, MINE Maternity is poised to make significant strides in improving access to essential services for expectant mothers in California and beyond.
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