The importance of virtual maternal-fetal medicine with Dr. Blake Porter

Summary  Join MedCity FemForward with Marissa Plescia and Dr. Blake Porter, Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Access Telecare. Discover how telemedicine revolutionizes access to maternal care in rural areas, improving outcomes and fostering local births. A must-listen for healthcare enthusiasts!.   Episode Highlights 00:00:11 - Introduction of Dr. Blake Porter. 00:00:17 - Expanding virtual maternal fetal care in rural areas. 00:00:37 - Definition of Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM). 00:01:48 - Promise of telehealth in maternal care. 00:02:21 - Populations benefiting from telemedicine. 00:05:00 - Virtual MFM care mimicking in-person services. 00:05:56 - Impact of advanced practice sonography team. 00:08:00 - Support for local physicians in complex pregnancies. 00:11:00 - Partnering with local providers to keep care local. 00:14:20 - Tech-enabled healthcare at Access Telecare. 00:15:59 - Mental health's impact on pregnancy. 00:17:00 - Collaborative approach in mental health and pregnancy care. 00:18:04 - Expanding virtual MFM in rural maternity deserts. 00:19:45 - Telehealth as a solution for rural healthcare needs. 00:21:00 - Final thoughts on expanding access and women's healthcare spotlight.   Episode Resources The podcast episode mentions two resources:   1. **Access Telecare**: A company offering virtual maternal fetal medicine (MFM) care. Their technology platform, "teleMedIQ" (TIQ), and proprietary telemedicine cart are highlighted.     2. **Rural Health Transformation Fund** and **Rural Health Transformation Program**: Initiatives aimed at improving rural healthcare, specifically mentioned as a step in the right direction for expanding access to care for rural patients.   Summary  Join MedCity FemForward with Marissa Plescia and Dr. Blake Porter, Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Access Telecare. Discover how telemedicine revolutionizes access to maternal care in rural areas, improving outcomes and fostering local births. A must-listen for healthcare enthusiasts!. Episode Highlights 00:00:11 - Introduction of Dr. Blake Porter. 00:00:17 - Expanding virtual maternal fetal care in rural areas. 00:00:37 - Definition of Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM). 00:01:48 - Promise of telehealth in maternal care. 00:02:21 - Populations benefiting from telemedicine. 00:05:00 - Virtual MFM care mimicking in-person services. 00:05:56 - Impact of advanced practice sonography team. 00:08:00 - Support for local physicians in complex pregnancies. 00:11:00 - Partnering with local providers to keep care local. 00:14:20 - Tech-enabled healthcare at Access Telecare. 00:15:59 - Mental health's impact on pregnancy. 00:17:00 - Collaborative approach in mental health and pregnancy care. 00:18:04 - Expanding virtual MFM in rural maternity deserts. 00:19:45 - Telehealth as a solution for rural healthcare needs. 00:21:00 - Final thoughts on expanding access and women's healthcare spotlight.   Episode Resources Connect with Marissa Plescia [email protected]  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissaplescia/  Connect with Dr.Blake Porter [email protected] Keywords MedCity FemForward   Dr. Blake Porter   Maternal Fetal Medicine   Access Telecare   Virtual Maternal Fetal Medicine   Rural Healthcare   Telemedicine   High-Risk Pregnancy Care   MFM Specialists   Underserved Areas   OB-GYN   Telehealth   Patient Access   Inpatient and Outpatient Care   Sonography   Technology in Healthcare   Consultation Services   Local Provider Support   Behavioral Health   Mental Health   Rural Health Transformation Fund   Maternity Care Deserts   Pregnancy Outcomes   Healthcare Access   Women's Healthcare MedCity FemForward   Dr. Blake Porter   Maternal Fetal Medicine   Access Telecare   Virtual Maternal Fetal Medicine   Rural Healthcare   Telemedicine   High-Risk Pregnancy Care   MFM Specialists   Underserved Areas   OB-GYN   Telehealth   Patient Access   Inpatient and Outpatient Care   Sonography   Technology in Healthcare   Consultation Services   Local Provider Support   Behavioral Health   Mental Health   Rural Health Transformation Fund   Maternity Care Deserts   Pregnancy Outcomes   Healthcare Access   Women's Healthcare