03.30.2017
Access To Fertility Clinics
In the United States, it would be easy to assume that all patients have access to infertility treatment. In fact, approximately 25 million women in the U.S. have limited or no access to fertility clinics. While there are over 500 IVF clinics in the U.S., the vast majority (greater than 85%) are in metropolitan areas, […]
08.18.2016
Financial Constraints Remain A Major Barrier
Financial constraints remain a major barrier for those seeking fertility care. The rate of single successful deliveries is the goal but this should be attained in the most expedient and cost-effective manner possible. Fertility programs abound often leaving those needing therapy bewildered as to where to go and to whom to see. Patients usually come […]
06.30.2015
How Much Does IVF Cost?
Tell me, Doctor, “How much does IVF cost?” The price of fertility treatment is one of the greatest obstacles to receiving care. Surprisingly, however, financial matters are the least likely subject to be discussed by physicians with their patients. Moreover, modern medical schools rarely teach practitioners-in-training to look at the price tag or how to […]
01.20.2015
How IVF Assist Made One Couple’s Dream Come True
Ashley and Rick are your typical American couple in their early thirties. She’s a registered nurse and he is a submarine mechanic for the Navy. They were ready to start growing their family and found FCNE and our IVF Assist program. Here’s how IVF Assist made one couple’s dream come true in their own words. […]
01.10.2015
Does the Affordable Care Act Translate Into Affordable Fertility Benefits?
The impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) are not yet understood, with the majority of law taking effect this year. What remains to be clarified is the role of fertility benefits allowed. Does the Affordable Care Act translate into affordable fertility benefits? If it is anticipated that patients would gain the […]
12.12.2013
Fertility Treatment Financing
Prior to 2008-2009, several large National banks offered fertility treatment financing options for patients through a credit card or loan. However, in the years following the U.S. financial crisis and destabilization of the economy, several banks and lenders stopped offering fertility treatment financing. This trend generated a decreased number of options for patients needing a […]
12.04.2013
FCNE Announces Partnership with CapexMD Fertility Financing
The Fertility Centers of New England is proud to announce its affiliation with CapexMD Fertility Financing. We also recently announced the grand opening of our Boston Fertility Center. CapexMD works exclusively with fertility clinics and patients to provide financing for fertility treatment. Their narrow focus allows them to tailor loans to the unique needs of fertility […]
09.26.2013
Do Rock-Bottom IVF Prices Lead to Rock-Bottom Success Rates?
Louise Brown is perhaps the most famous all of children born the result of IVF. Two of the greatest pioneers in the field, Dr. Patrick Steptoe and Dr. Robert Edwards, worked diligently to afford this first success. Prior to the conception of Louise Brown, eighty (80) other attempts of pregnancy had failed. From these foundations, […]
10.18.2012
Financing Fertility Treatment: Don’t Spend More Than What is Needed!
Recently, there have been several reports on the cost of IVF treatment and taking out loans to pay for treatment. After all, as noted in this July 2012 article, it’s not uncommon to take out loans for a car, purchase of a home, college education, and even fertility treatment to create a family. The American […]
09.14.2012
Huffington Post Interviews Dr. Weiss on Financing IVF Treatment
Fertility finance companies are changing the way couples who may not have otherwise been able to afford an IVF cycle, pay for treatment. The Huffington Post asked the Fertility Center of New England’s Dr. Weiss to join the discussion panel on the financing of IVF treatment and the cost of care for patients requiring IVF. […]
