Description 

Telemedicine has rapidly evolved into a core component of maternal-fetal medicine, transforming access and delivery for high-risk pregnancies. This session will review the latest updates in technology, regulatory changes, and reimbursement models, along with emerging best practices for virtual MFM care. We will address common challenges—such as interstate licensure, workflow integration, and patient engagement—and explore opportunities to enhance clinical outcomes, expand reach, and improve equity in perinatal care. 

This webinar will be held on September 24th at 10:00 am - 11:15 am ET. A recording will be available after the live session. 

Learning Objectives: 

Upon completion of the activity, learners will be able to: 

1. Analyze current telemedicine regulations, reimbursement models, and licensure requirements to optimize maternal-fetal medicine services for high-risk pregnancies.
2. Implement evidence-based best practices in telemedicine technology, workflow integration, and patient engagement to improve access and quality of MFM care.
3. Evaluate strategies to overcome organizational and systemic barriers in telemedicine delivery to enhance equity in perinatal outcomes.

Speakers: 

Sina Haeri, MD (Main Speaker) 

Barbra Fisher, MD, PhD (Speaker)

Suwan Mehra, MD (Moderator) 

This webinar offers 1 CEU upon completion. 

Conflict is a natural part of life, but it doesn’t have to be negative. In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Rachel Harrison sits down with Dr. Ngina Connors, OB/GYN Chair at Atrium Health and Vice Chair of SMFM’s Practice Management Committee, to explore strategies for effective conflict resolution.

They discuss the different types of conflict that arise in maternal-fetal medicine, from interpersonal disagreements to team dynamics on labor and delivery. Dr. Connors shares insights on fostering open dialogue, managing workplace conflicts, and approaching difficult conversations with patients and colleagues. They also provides practical techniques, including the power of active listening and the “7-second rule,” to help de-escalate tensions and build stronger, more collaborative teams.

Listen now and explore additional resources from SMFM at education.smfm.org.

Practice Management Virtual Course

Webinar Description: 

Join Dr. Douglas Propp, along with panelists Dr. Fadi Bsat and Dr. Suwan Mehra, for "Financial Literacy for Physicians Part 2," an insightful Practice Management webinar. Building on Part 1, this session will briefly recap foundational concepts and dive deeper into strategies for wealth preservation post-retirement. Tailored for physicians in the "decumulation" phase, this webinar will address essential considerations for managing and sustaining financial health in retirement.

This webinar will take place on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 12pm - 1:15pm EST. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Create an evidence-based and sustainable financial plan.
2. Identify common behavioral pitfalls to avoid when creating your financial plan.
3. Create a long-term, sustainable withdrawal plan to support your retirement lifestyle.'

Speaker: 

Douglas A. Propp MD MS FACEP FACPE
John and Jean Simms Endowed Emeritus Chair
Department of Emergency Medicine
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Follow up questions or comments are encouraged by reaching out to douglas.propp@aah.org

Register for both Practice Management and Coding Live Virtual Courses at a discounted rate of 20%. 

Practice Management Virtual Course: Staying Afloat-Financial Literacy for Your Practice - October 18-October 19, 2024

Coding for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Virtual Course: Am I being Paid Correctly? What You Need to Know About Coding for MFM Services - November 8- November 9, 2024

Additional information about the individual courses can be found under the content tab. 

Couse Description:  

Enhance your understanding of proper billing and coding practices by attending the Coding for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Virtual Course. This course is comprehensive and suitable for MFM, practice managers, and MFM staff, but all are welcome to attend. The course sessions cover various topics, including Basics of Coding, Incident to Billing, Shared-Split Billing (NP, PA, CNMW), ICD-10 and Indication Lists, Outpatient Office E/M Coding, Inpatient E/M Coding, and more.

This live online course will be held on November 8-9, 2024. Agenda is below. Registrants will also have access to the recording and slides after the sessions. 

Course Agenda:

Dates and agenda are subject to change. Times listed are in Eastern Time (ET). For questions, contact Mackenzie Smith. 

Day 1: Friday, November 8, 2024
12:00 PM - 12:05 PM:   Welcome and Course Introduction (Steve Rad, MD)
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM:   Basics of Coding, ICD, and CPT (Brad Hart, MBA, MS, CPC, CPMA, COBGC)
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM:   History of AMA and RUC Processes (Emily Hill, PA)
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM:   Coding Resources (Keely Robinson, MD)
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM:   Break
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM:   E/M – Outpatient and Inpatient Services (Emily Hill, PA)
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM:   Consultations, Co-Management, and Transfer of Care (Emily Hill, PA)
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM:   Common Coding Questions & Open Panel Discussion (All Course Faculty)

Day 2: Saturday, November 9, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM:   Modifiers (Emily Hill, PA)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM:   Ultrasound Coding (Brad Hart, MBA, MS, CPC, CPMA, COBGC)
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM:   Q&A (All Course Faculty)
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM:   Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM:   Breakout Sessions 1 (Delivery Services & Genetic Counseling)
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM:   Breakout Sessions 2 (Incident to Split/Shared Services & Coding for MFM Procedures)
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM:   Breakout Sessions 3 (RPM/Telehealth & MFM Coding When Working with Residents/Fellows)
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM:   Break
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM:   Advocacy: Why Coding Matters to You and How It Can Empower Your Practice (Daphne Landau, MD)
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM:   Common Coding Questions and Open Panel Discussion (All Course Faculty)

Discount Information: 

10% discount for 3 or more registrants from the same practice, and a 15% discount for 5 or more registrants form the same practice. Please reach out to educationdept@smfm.org for more information. 

If you are interested in the 2024 Fall Practice Management Virtual Course as well, you can purchase both as a bundle for 20% off at this link. 

Course Description:

The SMFM Practice Management Course will continue the tradition of providing relevant and actionable information to assist in the everyday management of our MFM practices. Sessions this year will focus on maintaining the practice's financial viability. 

This live online course will be held on October 18-19, 2024. Agenda is below. Registrants will also have access to the recording and slides after the sessions. 

Course Agenda:

Dates and agenda are subject to change. Times listed are in Eastern Time (ET). For questions, contact Mackenzie Smith. 

Day 1: Friday, October 18, 2024
12:00-12:05 PM:     Welcome and Course Introductions (Fadi Bsat, MD and Suwan Mehra, MD)
12:05-12:35 PM:     Practice Financials 101 (Suwan Mehra, MD)
12:35-1:25 PM:     Practice Performance Indicators (Brain Iriye,  MD)
1:25-2:15 PM:     Clinical Informatics Basics and How AI Can Help Your Practice (Hye Heo, MD)
2:15-2:30 PM:     Break
2:30-3:05 PM:     Optimizing the Practice Model (Emily Blend, MBA, MSN, RN)
3:05-3:40 PM:     Creating Alignment: Obtaining Administrative Support for MFM Investment at Your Institution (Frank Ciafone, MBA)
3:40-4:15 PM:     Q&A (All Course Faculty)

Day 2: Saturday, October 19, 2024
11:00-11:45 AM:     Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining Personnel (Christina Scifres, MD)
11:45-12:00 PM:     Compensation Models (Meredith Rochon, MD)
12:30-1:00 PM:     Lunch Break
1:00-1:45 PM:     Telemedicine 
1:45-2:30 PM:     Conflict and Managing Difficult Interpersonal Interactions (Ngina Connors, MD, MBA)
2:30-3:15 PM:     Building a Collaborative Team (Alireza Shamshirsaz, MD)
3:15-3:30 PM:     Break
3:30-4:00 PM:     Juggling the Directors' Roles: Quality Initiatives (Andrew Healy, MD) 
4:00-4:30 PM:     Q&A (All Course Faculty)

Discount Information: 

10% discount for 3 or more registrants from the same practice, and a 15% discount for 5 or more registrants form the same practice. Please reach out to educationdept@smfm.org for more information. 

If you are interested in the 2024 Fall Coding for MFM's Virtual Course as well, you can purchase both as a bundle for 20% off at this link. 

Register for all four coding webinars in 2024 for a discounted price. Buy 3, get 1 free!

Coding for MFM Consulting Services - January 31, 2024

2024 CPT and ICD 10 Updates - April 10, 2024

Delivery Service for MFMs - July 24, 2024

Ultrasound Coding for MFMs - October 9, 2024

Additional information about individual webinars will be available closer to their date.

Join speakers Brad Hart, MBA, MS, CPC, CPMA, COBGC and Madhurima Keerthy, MD for an in-depth webinar on ultrasound coding for MFM subspecialists. Hosted by Steve Rad, MD, SMFM Coding Committee Chair, this lecture will cover key ultrasound coding principles, including appropriate use of CPT codes, documentation requirements, and common coding challenges specific to MFM practices. Furthermore, attendees will hear case study examples for tricky coding scenarios, including practice tips and insights to use in day-to-day practice. Following the lecture, experts from SMFM's Coding Committee will lead an interactive discussion to answer audience questions and share insights. Panelists include Erin Kornovich, CPC; Trisha Malisch, CCP; and Vanita Jain, MD. 

This webinar will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7 PM ET (4 PM PT). 

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to: 

1. Describe CPT codes and guidelines applicable to maternal-fetal medicine ultrasound. 
2. Identify key documentation requirements to support compliant and accurate coding. 
3. Recognize common ultrasound coding errors and learn strategies to avoid them. 
4. Apply current coding guidelines to ensure appropriate reimbursement for ultrasound services. 

Join SMFM and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) on Thursday, August 15 at 12 PM ET for a 1-hour webinar on the basics of utilizing Nurse Practitioners in MFM practices. During this webinar, Sue Kendig, Director of Practice and Policy at NPWH, will discuss ways in which NPs can be utilized in MFM practices and specialized clinics with SMFM members Dr. Niraj Chavan and Dr. Manijeh Kamyar. NPWH members Amanda McIntyre, WHNP-BC and Kristy Wienstroer, WHNP-BC will provide their perspectives and expertise from both urban and rural settings. Furthermore, attendees will engage with panelists through an interactive Q&A session led by SMFM members Dr. Suwan Mehra and Dr. Fadi Bsat. Registration is free for SMFM members.

Learning Objectives: 

1) Identify the key roles and responsibilities of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) practices and specialized clinics. Attendees will learn about the specific duties NPs can perform, how they can support MFM specialists, and the types of clinical tasks they are qualified to handle.

2) Understand effective strategies for integrating NPs into both urban and rural MFM settings. Attendees will learn various approaches for incorporating NPs into diverse practice environments, including collaboration techniques, workflow adjustments, and examples of successful integration in different practice settings.

3) Analyze the benefits and challenges of utilizing NPs in MFM practices, incorporating insights from experienced healthcare professionals. Attendees will gain insights into the advantages such as improved patient care and efficiency, as well as potential obstacles like training needs and scope of practice limitations.

Speakers: 

1) Fadi Bsat, MD - MFM in Springfield, MA 

2) Suwan Mehra, MD - MFM in Park Ridge, IL 

3) Sue Kendig, JD, WHNP-BC, FAANP - Director of Practice & Policy at NPWH 

4) Niraj Chavan, MD, MPH, FACOG, FASAM - MFM at Saint Louis University, SSM Health in St. Louis, MO 

5) Manijeh Kamyar, MD - MFM at High-Risk Pregnancy Center in Las Vegas, NV 

6) Amanda McIntyre, APRN-CNP, WHNP-BC (Lead NP at SSM Health Maternal Services in St. Louis, MO) 

7) Kristy Wienstroer, APRN-CNP, WHNP-BC (SSM Health Maternal Services in O Fallon, IL)

Join speakers Emily Hill, PA and Steve Rad, MD for SMFM’s next coding webinar on Coding for Delivery Services. The purpose of this webinar is to provide attendees with coding guidance for reporting  delivery services when some or all of the delivery or global OB care services are performed by maternal-fetal medicine physicians. Panelists include Barbra Fisher, MD, PhD; Sandra Johnson, MHA, CPC, CPPM, CPC-I; and Trisha Malisch, CCS-P, CCP. 

This webinar will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 7 PM ET. 

Objectives:
Upon completion of this webinar, attendees should be able to: 
• Describe CPT codes and guidelines applicable to global obstetrics care. 
• Delineate what services are included in the global obstetrics codes and what services may be reported separately.
• Recognize when global obstetrics care codes may or may not be reported.
• Distinguish coding when delivery care is provided by an OB Hospitalist.
• Specify appropriate coding when the global obstetrics codes may not be reported.
• Identify diagnosis code reporting guidelines when reporting delivery services.

This course has the prior approval of American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for continuing education hours. This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1 CEU. Can be split between Core A, CEMC, CPMA, and COBGC for continuing education units.