Ob Hospitalist Group Expands Access to High-Risk Pregnancy Care with Launch of Obtelecare

Currently, there are fewer than 2,500 MFMs serving the entire country, creating significant gaps in care and limited availability of MFM services. At the same time, risk factors for high–risk pregnancies, such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and advanced maternal age, are on the rise. Obtelecare is a telehealth solution that extends the reach of MFM specialists, enabling earlier interventions through virtual consultations. The service allows MFMs to collaborate with the patient, OB–GYNs, hospitalists, nurses, and other onsite providers to develop a care plan in real time, which is then deployed by providers onsite.

"Obtelecare represents the next evolution of our mission to ensure every mother has access to the level of care she needs, when she needs it," said Nick Sacco, President and Chief Operating Officer of OBHG. "While the name is new, Obtelecare builds on the high-risk care we've long provided to the communities we serve. This launch represents a meaningful investment in expanding our care model to address a critical gap in maternal-fetal medicine access. Building on almost 20 years of expanding access to high–quality obstetric and midwifery care through our proven OB hospitalist model, we're now extending our services to include virtual maternal–fetal medicine. By breaking down geographic barriers in communities across the U.S., Obtelecare will open doors to MFM expertise in markets that have historically struggled to recruit specialists—ultimately leading to safer pregnancies, healthier babies, and stronger communities."

Available nationwide, the program offers a fully customizable and scalable solution for health systems, hospital and clinics. Built on OBHG's proven capabilities, it enhances care by enabling earlier interventions and improving coordination between onsite clinical teams and remote MFM experts, all while integrating smoothly into existing workflows to support better outcomes for high-risk pregnancies.

"The rise in high–risk pregnancies has led to a growing demand for MFM specialists, outpacing the current supply of clinicians and creating significant gaps in the availability of MFM services," said Rebecca Flack, Senior Vice President of Telehealth at OBHG. "For complex pregnancies, timely access to an MFM isn't just beneficial — it can be lifesaving. With Obtelecare, Ob Hospitalist Group is closing critical gaps in care and bringing expert–level support to patients and providers in underserved or under-resourced areas."

For more information about Obtelecare and how health systems can partner with OBHG, visit obtelecare.com.

About Obtelecare
Obtelecare, part of Ob Hospitalist Group's comprehensive suite of obstetric solutions, delivers real-time collaboration between onsite clinicians and maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists through advanced telehealth technology. Within minutes, MFM experts can consult on complex pregnancies, engage with both patients and providers, and create personalized care plans for local clinical teams to implement. This seamless connection empowers hospitals - especially those without in-house MFM coverage - to deliver expert-level care, reduce unnecessary patient transfers, and keep families close to home. Fully integrated into hospital workflows, Obtelecare advances maternal care by enhancing safety, improving efficiency, and expanding access to high-risk pregnancy expertise. Visit www.obtelecare.com.

About Ob Hospitalist Group
Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) is the nation's largest provider of OB/GYNs and the leading provider of customized women's health solutions. Through its core OB hospitalist programs and Maternal Health Access Solutions (MHAS), OBHG delivers expert obstetric care in hospitals nationwide. We partner with hospitals nationwide to improve maternal safety, reduce physician burnout and expand or restore access to care. With nearly 2,000 clinicians collaborating closely with local OB/GYNs, OBHG ensures timely, expert care for every pregnant woman. OBHG is headquartered in Greenville, SC. Visit www.OBHG.com.

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SOURCE Ob Hospitalist Group