Description 

The 2026 SMFM Practice Management Course is designed to equip Maternal-Fetal Medicine leaders with the tools necessary to innovate, lead, and sustain high-performing MFM practices in an evolving healthcare environment.

Through focused sessions on revenue cycle management, financial strategy across career stages, data-driven operational improvement, artificial intelligence integration, ultrasound benchmarking, coding updates, and workforce development, this course will provide practical, actionable strategies for division directors and practice leaders.

Interactive discussions and expert-led sessions will address real-world challenges including financial sustainability, operational inefficiencies, faculty onboarding, administrative alignment, quality metrics, and adapting to emerging technologies. Participants will leave with frameworks and implementation strategies that can be immediately applied within their own institutions.

Learning Objectives 

1. Analyze revenue cycle metrics and financial reports to identify operational vulnerabilities within an MFM practice.
2. Apply benchmarking data and performance metrics to improve ultrasound operations and quality control processes. 
3. Develop strategic onboarding and faculty development plans to enhance workforce sustainability in academic and private MFM settings. 
4. Interpret current coding updates and shared/split billing regulations to optimize reimbursement compliance. 
5. Evaluate the integration of artificial intelligence and clinical informatics tools to improve workflow efficiency and patient care delivery. 
6. Formulate strategies to align administrative priorities with clinical quality and operational goals.

Agenda - TBA 

May 8, 2026 12:00 pm ET - 5:15 pm ET

May 9, 2026 12:00 pm ET - 4:15 pm ET 

Speakers 

Suwan Mehra, MD — Course Chair

Ngina Connors, MD, MBA — Course Vice-Chair

Brian Iriye, MD

Sean Blackwell, MD

Douglas Propp, MD

Hind Moussa, MD

Melissa Wong, MD

Hye Heo, MD

Christina Scifres, MD

Amber Samuel, MD

Frank Ciafone, MBA

Fadi Bsat, MD

Christina Han, MD

Daphne Landau, MD

Trisha Malisch, CCS-P, CPC, COBGC

Emily Blend, MBA, MSN, BSN

Target Audience 

• MFMs 
• Fellows
• Practice Managers
• Other

Continuing Medical Education Credits

Credit Statements

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

SMFM designates this other activity (hybrid format) for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program meets AAPC guidelines for 9.0 CEUs. 

Join cardio-obstetric experts in a quarterly case review aimed to develop your knowledge and skills in diagnosing and managing complex cardio-obstetric patients.  This interactive Socratic discussion is based on a unique case presented by MFM and cardiology fellows. The hour-long session includes a case presentation followed by expert-led questioning and analysis. Audience participation is encouraged.

The next session, presented by the University of Chicago, will take place on April 29, 2026, at 4 PM ET and will focus on Multisystem Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy: Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension, Graves' Disease, and Early Fetal Growth Restriction.

If you would like to submit a case to be presented, you can do so at this link. 

Presenter Information 

Stephanie Turcios, MD, MPH (Lead Presenter) 

University of Chicago 

Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow

Ashish Premkumar, MD, PhD, 

University of Chicago 

 Maternal Fetal Medicine

Nafiah Enayet, MD 

University of Chicago 

Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow

Maria Poonawalla, MD

University of Chicago 

Cardiology Fellow

Hena Patel, MD 

University of Chicago 

Cardiologist

Caroline Thomas, MD 

University of Chicago 

Obstetric Anesthesia 

 How to submit a case 

If you would like to submit a case to be presented, you can do so at this link. 

Description:

Tune in as Dr. Mary Ashley Cain presents, "MFM Fellow Lecture: Multidisciplinary Management of Postpartum Hypertensive Disorders." The lecture will discuss differential diagnosis and management of hypertensive disorders presenting in the postpartum period. 

This webinar will be live on April 1, 2026, at 12 pm ET. The recording will be available for on-demand viewing after the live session. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Describe the differential diagnosis and management of hypertension in the postpartum period 
• Discuss recommendations for outpatient blood pressure monitoring in the postpartum period  
• Review methods to optimize postpartum transitions to primary care.

Description 

The Clinical Management of Achondroplasia: Take a closer look at achondroplasia with a clinical expert.

Learning Objectives 

• Examine the underlying cause of inhibited bone growth in achondroplasia 
• Explore management options, including the latest international treatment guidelines
• Discover support and resources available to your patients  

Speaker 

Amrit Bhangoo, MD 

Pediatric Endocrinologist 

Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

This webinar is independently developed and presented by BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. 

About the Industry-Supported Virtual Forums

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) Industry-Supported Virtual Forum Series allows companies to share educational content and product-related information relevant to the maternal-fetal medicine community. These sessions are independently developed and are not certified for CME credit.

Disclaimer: The content of this independent presentation is neither endorsed nor supported by SMFM and does not represent official SMFM guidelines. It is offered to SMFM members for informational purposes only.

Dr. Cara Heuser, Dr. Leilah Zahedi-Spung, and Dr. Nisha Verma present MFM Fellow Lecture: Building Evidence-Based Skills for Effective Conversations about Abortion. 

This was only hosted live, but they can find information about the full training on the ACOG website: https://www.acog.org/programs/impact/activities-initiatives/building-evidence-based-skills-for-effective-conversations-about-abortion