DoulaID

DoulaID is a digital identity solution developed by RootsID that focuses on streamlining the registration and credentialing process for doulas within the Medicaid system. The platform leverages KERI (Key Event Receipt Infrastructure) and implements verifiable credentials through the GLEIF (Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation) governance framework. Built on the Cardano blockchain, it utilizes cryptographic verification to manage professional credentials, training certifications, and Medicaid registration for doulas.

The system's technical architecture includes:

• Integration with W3C Verifiable Credentials
• Implementation of the vLEI (verifiable Legal Entity Identifier) standard
• Decentralized identity roles and governance framework
• Mobile wallet application for credential management
• Integration with Cardano blockchain for anchoring credentials

Notable partnerships and implementations include:

• Collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health
• Integration with MOMCares and the Baltimore Doula Project

The project has demonstrated practical implementation through:

Successfully helping multiple doulas and practices register with Medicaid in Baltimore
Developing interoperable credential systems through participation in JFF PlugFest 2
Creating a comprehensive governance framework for doula service providers

DoulaID represents a significant real-world application of Self-Sovereign Identity technology in healthcare administration, specifically addressing maternal health disparities through improved access to doula services for Medicaid recipients.