Maternal Fetal Medicine at MidState Medical Center

Maternal Fetal Medicine at MidState Medical Center is a specialized women's health clinic within the Hartford HealthCare system, providing expert care for high-risk pregnancies through advanced fetal imaging, genetic testing, and multidisciplinary management. The clinic generates revenue primarily from procedure-based billing for ultrasounds, amniocentesis, genetic screens, and inpatient consults, supplemented by bundled payments from obstetric referrals across central Connecticut. Located in Meriden, CT, it serves a regional patient base drawn from the greater Hartford area and functions as a referral hub for community OB/GYN providers seeking subspecialty expertise. With an estimated workforce of 100-130 clinicians, nurses, sonographers, and support staff, the practice operates as a mid-size specialty unit embedded in a larger academic medical center. Applying the EBP’s $1,190 per-employee annual savings yields roughly $140,000-$155,000 in recurring yearly tax-credit optimization for the clinic. The Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, who oversees clinical operations and benefits decisions, would be motivated by the opportunity to redirect those savings toward retaining specialized sonographers and genetic counselors in a competitive labor market. Additionally, the funds could support investment in newer ultrasound platforms or expanded tele-genetics services, enhancing both patient outcomes and the clinic’s reputation as a leading high-risk pregnancy center within the Hartford HealthCare network.