At Meadville Medical Center, providers will focus on the specialty of obstetrics, gynecology, or in most cases a combination of the two. Obstetrics is the medical specialty focused on delivering babies while gynecology is the branch of medicine for maintaining women’s health, especially of the reproductive organs. Services are provided through Meadville Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates, often referred to as: MOGA.
Some of the surgical services offered by our OB/GYNs include:
- Hysterectomy, abdominal/vaginal (open and laparoscopic-assisted)
- Diagnostic laparoscopy
- Dilation and curettage (D&C)
- Hysteroscopy
- Laparoscopic tubal occlusion
- C-section
- Cold cone biopsy of cervix
Gynecological Health Topics
When to Start Seeing an OB/GYN?
When is the right time for a girl or young woman to begin seeing an OB/GYN? It may depend upon many factors and a referring physician, as Dr. Jessica Kriston of Meadville OB/GYN Associates (MOGA) explains in this clip.
Importance of Annual Screenings
Women need to consult with their OB/GYN about annual screenings — things that cannot be done over a virtual call — as Dr. Jessica Kriston of Meadville OB/GYN Associates (MOGA) explains. This includes screenings for cervical and breast cancer, among other needed tests.
More Topics on YouTube
Find more videos featuring Dr. Kriston on our MOGA playlist on YouTube.
Related OB/GYN Topics
Family Planning, Labor and Delivery
Family Planning
Our Family Planning Services at Meadville Medical Center deliver high quality, affordable and reproductive related preventative health services to our patients. The offices help women and men decide for themselves the number and timing of having their children.
New Life Unit
We believe that the birth of a child is one of life’s most precious miracles. Our goal is to enhance this experience and make it a very memorable occasion.
Billing for Services at MOGA
Effective Monday, August 5, 2024
For services received on or after August 5, MMC will no longer charge a facility fee for individuals with commercial insurance at Meadville Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates (MOGA). MMC is required, however, to continue charging Medicaid and Medicare patients a facility fee. Medicare and Medicaid will continue to cover these costs, so patients should still see little to no out-of-pocket expenses.
This is due to funding in the 2024-25 Pennsylvania State budget that provides additional funding specifically for obstetric and neonatal services. More information can be found in our official press release.
Billing FAQs
- Has MMC sold Meadville Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates (MOGA)?
- No, MOGA remains a department of the hospital.
- Why did MMC decide to change the billing process in MOGA?
- MMC’s intention was always to analyze the financial performance of MOGA and adjust the billing process if possible. New funding from the State made this adjustment financially feasible.
- Why do Medicaid and Medicare patients still receive a facility (technical) fee?
- Billing rules require that provider-based locations submit claims using a method known as “split-billing” for Medicare and Medicaid patients.
- Are any services going away?
- No. In fact, the plan is to increase services and offer additional pre-natal and post-delivery care for obstetrics patients.
OB/GYN Locations*
*The main office of Meadville OB/GYN Associates is located at our Liberty Street Medical Arts Building. Deliveries in the New Life Unit are located at our Liberty Street Facility.
OB/GYN News
