The emergence of new fetal procedures has led to a proliferation of programs using the designation “fetal center” without clarification of what referring physicians and patients should expect in terms of quality, patient safety and outcomes. In response, the state of Texas and providers affiliated with The Fetal Center at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, in partnership with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and UT Physicians, are collaborating to determine criteria that define Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy.
Located within the Texas Medical Center, The Fetal Center is affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and UT Physicians.
The emergence of new fetal procedures has led to a proliferation of programs using the designation “fetal center” without clarification of what referring physicians and patients should expect in terms of quality, patient safety and outcomes. In response, the state of Texas and providers affiliated with The Fetal Center at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, in partnership with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and UT Physicians, are collaborating to determine criteria that define Centers of Excellence for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy.