A New Model for Rural MFM Access

Rural communities face persistent challenges accessing specialized maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) expertise. In this webinar, Memorial Health System leaders share how they implemented a 24/7 inpatient tele-MFM model to extend specialty care, strengthen local clinical teams, and help keep high-risk pregnancies closer to home.

Hear how Memorial, OB Telecare, and Teladoc Health brought together clinical expertise, technology, and existing workflows to create a sustainable model for rural maternal care. The discussion explores implementation considerations, including clinical protocols, workforce and sonographer training, technology integration, clinician adoption, and collaboration across care teams.

Speakers also share real-world patient experiences, lessons learned, approaches to identifying patients who can safely remain local, and strategies for building long-term sustainability beyond Rural Health Transformation Program funding. The webinar concludes with practical insights and audience Q&A on implementing and scaling virtual specialty care.

• Understand the maternal care gap and the challenges health systems face in providing timely access to high-risk maternal-fetal medicine expertise.
• Explore how 24/7 tele-MFM can expand specialty access while supporting patients and local care teams closer to home.
• Learn how Memorial Health System built its tele-MFM model and the key considerations involved in developing the program.
• Identify ways virtual specialty care can support local clinicians by providing real-time expertise and strengthening care capabilities.
• Plan for a sustainable model by considering the clinical, operational and organizational factors needed to expand maternal care access.