Philadelphia, PA - July 31st, 2024 - Materna Health, a leading provider of virtual intensive postpartum care, today announced a partnership with Quartet Health to enhance support for new mothers experiencing postpartum depression.

The collaboration will initially serve patients in Pennsylvania and Delaware, with plans to expand nationwide.

This partnership aims to improve maternal mental health outcomes by combining Materna Health's virtual postpartum care model with Quartet Health's expertise in behavioral health services. Through this integrated approach, new mothers will have access to comprehensive screening, treatment, and ongoing support for postpartum depression as part of their postpartum care.

Key highlights of the partnership include:

• Enhanced screening and early identification of postpartum depression symptoms

• Seamless referrals to mental health providers specializing in perinatal mood disorders

• Virtual therapy sessions integrated into Materna Health's postpartum care platform

• Coordination between obstetric and mental health providers to ensure holistic care

• Data-driven insights to continually improve care delivery and outcomes

As part of this collaboration, Materna Health's behavioral health services will now be available through the Quartet platform. This integration allows participating payors and hospital systems to easily refer patients to Materna Health's specialized postpartum care services directly through Quartet's established network.

"At Materna Health, we're committed to supporting new mothers through every aspect of their postpartum journey," said Bryan Smith, CEO of Materna Health. "By partnering with Quartet Health and integrating our services into their platform, we're taking a step forward in addressing the critical need for accessible, high-quality maternal mental health care. This collaboration will make it easier for healthcare providers to connect their patients with the specialized support they need during this crucial time."

The program is now available to eligible Materna Health members in Pennsylvania and Delaware, with no additional cost to patients. Healthcare providers in these states can now refer their postpartum patients to Materna Health's comprehensive care services through the Quartet platform. As the partnership progresses, both companies plan to expand these services nationwide, making comprehensive postpartum depression care more accessible to mothers across the country.

For more information about Materna Health's postpartum care services, including mental health support, visit maternahealth.com or call 1-844-955-3616

About Materna Health

Materna Health is a leading provider of virtual intensive postpartum care, dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes through personalized, comprehensive support for new mothers. Our innovative platform combines expert clinical care with advanced technology to deliver high-quality postpartum services, including physical recovery, mental health support, and care coordination.

About Quartet Health

Quartet is a leading value-based behavioral healthcare enablement and delivery company. Our goal is to improve lives through quality, whole-person care for those with behavioral healthcare needs. Quartet is a trusted partner of health plans, health systems, and community mental health centers in 40 states across the country. We identify people in need of care and connect them directly to high-quality providers, including Quartet’s own medical group.