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

Dec 29, 2025

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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.