Inside Reproductive Health Podcast
245 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsInside Reproductive Health is your source for information about the growing field of fertility. Inside Reproductive Health features an active blog and weekly interviews with leaders from the clinical, investment, patient relations, and pharmaceutical corners of reproductive medicine. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and check back frequently for new content!
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229 How the A.R.T. Innovation Revolution will Replace the Current IVF System with Cynthia Hudson
July 14, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBAre you willing to fight for what’s necessary to lead the fertility innovation revolution, or will you be a replaceable part when the new system emerges? Cynthia Hudson, veteran embryologist and scientific advisor, gives an earnest look at the current fertility system, the driving forces replacing it, and what that means for today's REIs. Tune in to hear Ms. Hudson discuss: The verticals creating a new disruptive system replacing the existing one (And the ones we’re missing) New solutio...
228 The Inevitable Consolidation of Genetics and IVF. Dr. Mili Thakur and Amber Kaplun
July 07, 2024 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBIs the consolidation of fertility clinics leading to a shortage of genetic counselors required to support these expanding networks? Returning guests Dr. Mili Thakur, Founder of Genome Ally, and Amber Kaplun, Lead Genetic Counselor at RMA America, provide their perspective. In this episode we discuss: Current procedures for genetics in IVF (and where they’re falling short) What the ideal workflow should look like (for both patients and staff) Why adding an in-house genetic counselor save...
227 The Biggest Strategic Issue Facing Pinnacle Fertility with CEO, Beth Zoneraich
June 23, 2024 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBGrowing fertility networks need more staff at almost every level of the organization. But they can’t get enough of them. Today's guest, Beth Zoneraich, CEO of Pinnacle Fertility, presents her approach to revolutionizing the patient experience and enhancing efficiency in fertility practices. Tune in as Beth explores: How she’s refining the patient journey for optimal efficiency. (And why it involves the Ritz-Carlton) Market and workforce factors driving the need for more streamlined proce...
226 How Did Maven Clinic Become a >$1Billion Company? Featuring Kate Ryder, Founder and CEO, Maven Clinic
June 16, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBHow did Maven turn into a unicorn, a new company with a $1Billion valuation? How did they raise $300M? Find out with today’s guest, Kate Ryder, Founder & CEO of Maven Clinic, as she reveals the strategies behind Maven’s extraordinary success and how she built a three comma company. Tune in as Kate takes us behind the scenes of Maven, covering: The secrets to making TTC coaching work within their business model (Even though its failed in so many others) The formation and impact of Maven M...
225 Donor Conceived. What Third Party IVF Programs Can't Afford to Ignore with Melissa Lindsey
June 09, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBAre you considering the broader implications of third-party IVF in your practice? Today’s guest, Melissa Lindsey, Founder of the non-profit Donor Conceived Community and a member of the donor-conceived community herself, delves into the ethical and real-life consequences of third-party IVF. She offers a much-needed perspective on how clinics and egg banks can better serve donor-conceived persons Tune in as Melissa discusses: What clinics and egg banks are doing wrong (and what some are do...
224 Best of Fertility Network C-Suite
June 02, 2024 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBSince 2019, Inside Reproductive Health has conducted over 220 interviews, featuring prominent physicians and executives from numerous fertility companies. Among them, nine CEOs continue to lead their respective Fertility Clinic Networks or chair their network’s board. Together, their networks have overseen an estimated 1.6 million IVF cycles and other reproductive treatments that have resulted in over 2 million pregnancies, This is an episode you don’t want to miss as we showcase: Gina B...
223 The $1 Billion Project to Automate the IVF Lab. Updates on the collective progress in the R&D Pipeline with Dr. Jacques Cohen
April 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWhen will embryologists be robots? Dr. Jacques Cohen, Chief Scientific Officer of Conceivable Life Sciences, walks us through the research and development currently underway for the automation of the IVF lab. Tune in to hear Dr. Cohen discuss: The next potential game changing innovations in IVF His opinion on time-lapse incubation and its future in the lab What the FDA doesn’t like about AI solutions The $1B project to automating the IVF lab
222 More Data Than Any Other IVF Lab? CARE Fertility’s Massive 14 Year Build with Prof. Alison Campbell
April 21, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBWhat do embryologists do when they own stake in the company? If you’re Professor Alison Campbell, Chief Scientific Officer and equity owner at Care Fertility, you’d build massive datasets to train a machine learning system to predict live births. With Alison we dive into: Their proprietary Caremaps-AI system (Saving 10 weeks of Embryologist time per year) Why CARE is building a machine learning system rather than using AI software already on the market How she pitted 10 of her best embr...
221 How to Prepare Your Patients for Donor IVF with Dr. Mark Leondires and Lisa Schuman
April 14, 2024 12:00 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MBHow do you prepare your patients for donor IVF in a way that provides the personalized care they need while setting the right expectations for their future? Dr. Mark Leondires, REI and co-founder of Illume Fertility, tackles this question with Lisa Schuman, licensed clinical social worker and co-author of Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. Tune in as Dr. Leondires & Ms. Schuman discuss: The criteria intended parents should focus on more when searching for donor...
220 From CCRM to COO of Australia's 3rd largest fertility clinic network with Scott Portnoy
March 31, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBHow does someone go from CCRM to one of the big fertility networks in Australia? What can fertility executives in the US and other countries learn from the consolidation that happened earlier in Australia? How does the Australian fertility market compare to the US? Find out on this week’s podcast as Scott Portnoy, COO of Genea Fertility, gives an in-depth look at the current climate of the Australian fertility space. Tune in as Scott discusses the Australian perspective about: Where Aust...
219 Considerations for REI Fellows' Career Design with Dr. Morgan Wilhoite
March 24, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWhat trends are young REI doctors interested in? What do fertility practices need to consider when recruiting first year Fellows? Dr. Morgan Wilhoite, a first-year REI Fellow, provides insight into her career focus and how she's shaping her Fellowship experience to align with her goals. With Dr. Wilhoite we discuss: Her areas of learning interest during Fellowship (Valuable for clinics to see the trends for young REIs) The resources that all Fellows should be consuming to prepare for th...
218 Compounding Clinical Efficiency Through your EMR with Dr. Mark Amols and Elizabeth Lee
March 17, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBEver wondered how much your fertility clinic could achieve with just a 5% increase in efficiency? In this week's episode of Inside Reproductive Health, we explore this question with returning guest Dr. Mark Amols, Medical Director of New Direction Fertility Center, and Elizabeth Lee, VP of Wellnest Fertility. Join us as we dive into: The impact of your EMR on your clinic's performance Where a 5% efficiency boost can generate 25% overall clinical improvements How enhanced efficiency can ...
218 "The Clinic Operating System We’ve All Been Wanting" with Dr. Mark Amols and Elizabeth Lee
March 17, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBEver wondered how much your fertility clinic could achieve with just a 5% increase in efficiency? In this week's episode of Inside Reproductive Health, we explore this question with returning guest Dr. Mark Amols, Medical Director of New Direction Fertility Center, and Elizabeth Lee, VP of Wellnest Fertility. Join us as we dive into: The impact of your EMR on your clinic's performance Where a 5% efficiency boost can generate 25% overall clinical improvements How enhanced efficiency can ...
217 A Cold VC Climate, an IVF Start Up Incubator, and 15 new fertility companies with Dr. Santiago Munné
March 10, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBYou have an idea for a start-up that will completely revolutionize the fertility space and need seed money, how do you attract investors to believe in your idea? Dr. Santiago Munné, Co-Founder of Homu Health Ventures, offers up the investor side of that question as he gives an honest look at the venture capital landscape in the fertility space. Tune in as Dr. Munné: Introduces us to a different kind of venture capital in the fertility space Tells us the start-up must-haves for his compan...
216 One Fertility CEO's Plans After 100 Days of Listening. Francisco Lobbosco, CEO of FutureLife
March 03, 2024 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBThe first 100 days are often the litmus test of leadership, and this week’s guest rose to the occasion. Francisco Lobbosco, CEO of FutureLife, spent the first 100 days of his tenure hopping country to country, clinic to clinic, clinician to clinician while asking one set of questions. What he learned from his listening has created the blueprint for the future of FutureLife. Tune in to hear Francisco reveal: The questions he used to create his growth strategy. How his first 100 days inspi...
215 Minimizing IVF Patient Dropout with Empathic Communication with Dr. Alice Domar, PhD
February 25, 2024 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIVF patients are dropping out and it isn’t just about the money. Dr. Alice Domar, Chief Compassion Officer at Inception, discusses empathic communication and its role in minimizing patient stress and physician burnout. With Dr. Domar we dive into: Her definition of Patient Centered Care How she measures patient stress (comparing against retention rates) An example of a study she ran (the 67% difference in patient dropout) Her format for teaching empathic communication Common trigger p...
214 Grow Donor Egg IVF Programs While Increasing IVF Lab Capacity with Betsy John
February 18, 2024 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBCapacity, Reach, and Concierge Service. Betsy John, Business Development Manager at My Egg Bank, shares how these three systems are necessary to growing your 3rd party IVF program. With Betsy we discuss: What Concierge Service looks like when serving your patients The burden 3rd party nurses have (And how you can alleviate that burden) The diversity of egg donors required for fertility practices to grow their 3rd party programs What fertility practices should avoid when working with a ...
213 Projecting IVF Personnel Needs. Recruitment, Retention, and Training with Dr. Eric Widra
February 11, 2024 13:48 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBThe job market is red hot! There are more jobs open than people to fill them, true for the broader economy and just as true for the fertility field. Dr. Eric Widra, Senior Partner at Shady Grove, talks through his experience with recruiting and training personnel, and how to project future needs. Dr. Widra discusses: The need for Human Resources (And the risks they mitigate or eliminate) When to listen to what HR says you need (But also when to push back) Redundancy and cross training p...
212 Exponential Impact: For Young Fertility Doctors to Consider When Choosing Cities with Dr. Zachary Walker
February 04, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBCould your impact as an REI be magnified by where you live and practice? 3rd-year REI Fellow Dr. Zachary Walker shares his strategies for creating an impactful career, outlining where and how he intends to contribute to the fertility community. With Dr. Walker we discuss: Promoting diversity among patients, providers, and outcomes (And research needed in those areas) Income versus cost of living for REIs (Big cities vs. small) Establishing REI Fellowships in states without existing prog...
211 AIVF's Tech-Driven Mission to Personalized Care, Efficacy, and Efficiency with Daniella Gilboa
February 02, 2024 16:03 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn the realm of fertility, many claim to prioritize personalized care. But how often is this a reality versus following predefined profiles? Daniella Gilboa, Co-Founder and CEO of AIVF, shares her thoughts and leverages her experience as a seasoned clinical embryologist to shine a light on where fertility can improve patient care and how AIVF is stepping up to the challenge. With Ms. Gilboa we discuss: Her definition of personalized care (Contrasting with what is being done today) The mi...
AIVF's Tech-Driven Mission to Personalized Care, Efficacy, and Efficiency with Daniella Gilboa
January 28, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn the realm of fertility, many claim to prioritize personalized care. But how often is this a reality versus following predefined profiles? Daniella Gilboa, Co-Founder and CEO of AIVF, shares her thoughts and leverages her experience as a seasoned clinical embryologist to shine a light on where fertility can improve patient care and how AIVF is stepping up to the challenge. With Ms. Gilboa we discuss: Her definition of personalized care (Contrasting with what is being done today) The mi...
210 From a 2nd Year REI Fellow in the middle of the job interview process: Her thoughts on Fellowship, practice preferences and the future of the fertility field with Dr. Sarah Cromack
January 21, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBExploring all the different approaches to IVF. That’s the objective of this week’s guest, 2nd year REI Fellow Dr. Sarah Cromack, who shares her thoughts on Fellowship, practice preferences and the future of the fertility field. Tune in as Dr. Cromack shares: Her 2 objectives for REI Fellowship (that every REI should have) The criteria for choosing an REI practice (when navigating the interview process) Why she prefers a bigger practice over a smaller one Where she stands on the Fellows...
209 Privademics and the Future of REI Research with Dr. Kate Devine
January 14, 2024 13:00 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBHas research output in REI atrophied? Dr. Kate Devine, Medical Director and Chief Research Officer at US Fertility, guides us through the current state of supply and demand for fertility services, and how Privademics could build the infrastructure to meet the growing demand for ART. Dr. Devine shares her thoughts on: Why, in her view, research in REI has atrophied Her robust definition of a Privademic Practice (and their advantages) How Privademics can adopt new technologies faster (w...
208 Dr. John Schnorr's Advice for Bootstrapping Your Fertility Company
January 07, 2024 20:43 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWe bring back fertility entrepreneur Dr. John Schnorr to share his experience and advice for building companies in the fertility sector without investor money. Tune in as Dr. Schnorr talks about: Some great examples of how he’s proven concept (both functionality & market value) The conditions for bootstrapping without a proven concept How Cycle Clarity gave equity to early employees (and how you might be able to do the same) The pros & cons of hiring top-down in the accountability chart...
207 Your Legacy as a Fertility Doctor. From the Egg Freezing Revolution to the Latest, Featuring Dr. James Grifo
December 19, 2023 15:37 - 1 hour - 59 MBScalable and solvable questions. According to Dr. James Grifo, Chief Executive Physician for [Inception Fertility (TM)], that’s what REI’s need to bring to the table to advance fertility medicine over the next 30 years. In this week’s episode we look back at Dr. Grifo’s fertility legacy and look forward to the new opportunities REIs have to create their own. Tune in as Dr. Grifo talks about: Your biggest opportunities in the years to come (From egg retrievals to streamlining ovulation in...
206 Launching and Growing a 3rd Party IVF Program with Dr. Daniel Shapiro and Dr. Monica Best
December 10, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWhat does it take to grow a third party IVF Program? Dr. Daniel Shapiro and Dr. Monica Best from RBA Atlanta provide exclusive insights into the intricacies involved in establishing and developing a third-party IVF Program. Tune in to learn: The essentials to staying compliant with the FDA How to properly counsel patients on 3rd party options: Dr. Best’s tips What to tell donors during the application process (And what to tell them if they’re not selected) Processes currently impeding ...
205 Vertical Integration of the Fertility Field: What Lies Ahead with Louis Villalba
December 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIs vertical integration inevitable? That’s the question we explore this week with Louis Villalba, CEO of TMRW Life Sciences, as he dives into the consolidation and current business climate within the fertility space. Tune in to learn about: The 5 ancillary services of the fertility space (And how they make the distinction between vertical and horizontal integration) The argument against concentrating these services (Like risking new buckets of liability) The argument for concentrating t...
204 Opening, Relocating, and Expanding Your Fertility Clinic and IVF Lab with Lindsey McBain
November 12, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBYour fertility center is growing. Do you expand your current office or build a new one? Lindsey McBain, Executive Director of IVI America, has overseen numerous IVIRMA office setups, relocations, and expansions, playing a key role when they relocated their headquarters to a new city. Tune in as Lindsey reveals: The differences between starting, expanding, and moving your office [And the unique considerations of each] The difference between building a new office and moving into an existin...
203 7 Categories of AI Investment in Fertility, and the Barriers to Their Adoption with Abigail Sirus and Dr. David Sable
November 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThe innovative potential of AI is an increasingly common topic in IVF and beyond. But on this week’s episode of Inside Reproductive Health we bring back Dr. David Sable and Abigail Sirus to ask a different question. What’s preventing AI from completely taking over the fertility space? Dr. Sable and Ms. Sirus discuss the seven big areas of AI investment in IVF and the obstacles standing in the way of full fledge adoption. Tune in to hear: The 7 categories of AI Investment (And their crite...
202 Bootstrapping a fertility company. How Inside Reproductive Health has avoided taking outside money. Kim Abernethy interviews Griffin Jones
October 22, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBTables are turned in this week’s podcast as guest Kim Abernethy, CCO of PC Alliance, interviews Griffin Jones about the origins of Inside Reproductive Health and his journey as a fertility entrepreneur. Throughout the interview Griffin talks about: How he built IRH without any outside funding (And if you should do the same) The “Rising Stars” in the fertility field (And who he believes will be the big winners) The complications of nailing product-market fit (And how doctor’s expect us to...
201 Deconstructing the Role of Chief Medical Officer with Dr. Neel Shah MD
October 15, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBDr. Neel Shah, Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic, deconstructs what it means to be a CMO and gives an inside look into his roles and responsibilities regarding reproducibility with clinical outcomes. Listen in as Dr. Shah discusses: The indoor vs outdoor cat methodologies of CMO (90% are outdoor cats) Why resolving Medicaid constraints means putting your fees at risk for clinical outcomes His system for qualifying providers (And how he gets product and protocol feedback from them) S...
200 The New Standard of Care for PGT-A and Preventing Catastrophic Gamete Swaps. Dr. Peter Klatsky and Chelsea Leonard
October 08, 2023 12:46 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBDownload CooperSurgical’s brand new PGT-A Clinician's Reference Tool “I always recommend parental DNA checking. Parental QC provides important protection for everyone, both patients and clinicians” – Dr. Peter Klatsky Dr. Peter Klatsky, Co-Founder of Spring Fertility, provides harrowing examples of catastrophic close calls with gamete swaps, prevented only with the help of the latest advanced technology in PGT-A. Dr. Klatsky is joined by Chelsea Leonard, Clinical Science Specialist at Coo...
199 The Chief Medical Officer Behind Kindbody's Growth from 1 to 32+ REIs Featuring Dr. Lynn Westphal
October 01, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this week’s episode of Inside Reproductive Health we dissect the successful rapid expansion of Kindbody with their Chief Medical Officer, and 25 year Stanford Professor, Dr. Lynn Westphal. Dr. Westphal discusses: How her role of CMO was constructed (As well as her part in designing it) Her process of establishing protocols (And her process for amending them) Where she believes, as CMO, it’s important to have input (Why staffing ratios are high on the list) Her take on the difference...
198 What Goes into Building an AI Company in the IVF Space Featuirng Paxton Maeder-York
September 24, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWhether you’re a fertility doctor looking to make an AI company or a tech entrepreneur entering the fertility field, this week’s episode of Inside Reproductive Health is full of interesting insights. Paxton Maeder-York. CEO and Founder of Alife Health, breaks down how he started his medical AI company, and walks you through the business and regulatory obstacles required to stay in business. Tune in to hear Paxton discuss: How an AI company is funded and founded (And If it’s possible to bo...
197 Human Trafficking in Donor Egg IVF. How to Protect Your Clinic and Patients Featuring Diana Thomas
September 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis may be the most serious topic we’ve discussed on Inside Reproductive Health, and it is a vital conversation to be having in the fertility space. The buying and selling of human trafficked eggs. Diana Thomas, CEO and Founder of The World Egg and Sperm Bank and an early recipient of donor egg IVF, addresses the concerning rise in trafficked eggs reaching clinics and patients, along with the associated legal and ethical concerns. Diana talks about: The spike in donor eggs from developin...
196 Your Intro to The IVF Market in Latin America with Daniel Madero
September 10, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBDaniel Madero, VP of Partnerships at LEVY Health, gives an inside look at the fertility industry throughout Latin America, breaking down the market from major players to major growth potential throughout the region. Tune in to hear Daniel discuss: The growth of the Latin American Fertility Market in the last 20 years [Revealing the countries that are major players by market shares] Regional Regulations [And their impact on everything from taxes to gestational carriers for same-sex couples...
195 My Secrets For Selling to Fertility Doctors: Revealed
September 03, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBI share my secrets for having sold to over fifty fertility clinics in seven different countries despite having no outside funding or previous experience in the fertility field. Listen to Hear How To Engage multiple decision makers at fertility networks How to shorten the sales cycle to fertility clinics How to pull in the chief decision makers like practice owners and CEOs when they kick you down to gatekeepers
194 Digitalizing, not digitizing, fertility treatment end-to-end featuring Dr. Cristina Hickman
August 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBEmbie has calculated 23 metrics for REI and clinic benchmarks for converting IVF Patients and we are making them available to you. These metrics include; Conversion Rate from Referral to REI Consult Avg REI Appt Time for NP/ 1st Consult, Incl Prep and Notes Avg REI Appt Time for F-U Appointments, Incl Prep and Notes Total Appointment Time Per Year, Per REI IVF Cycle Cancellation Rate See the numbers for these metrics and 18 others to see how your clinic compares.
193 Reviewing NYT's Podcast on Yale Fentanyl Incident and Preventing the Next One featuring Lisa Duran
August 20, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBThis week on IRH we break down The New York Times podcast, The Retrievals, a five part series that provides an in-depth look at the Yale Fertility fentanyl scandal. Lisa Duran, who’s consulted dozens of fertility clinics across the US and Canada and was the Chief Experience Officer at Inception Fertility, leverages her experience to offer up methods you can integrate to drastically reduce the likelihood of a terrible scandal at your own clinic. She provides four big takeaways: A Closed Lo...
192 How to solve IVF medication cost uncertainty. BUNDL with Medications℠ featuring Cheryl Campbell and Karol Bonilla
August 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB🔹 Learn from Cheryl and Karol about the significance of vertical integration in the fertility field and explore how this strategic approach is changing the landscape of fertility treatment. 🔹 Gain insights into how BUNDL's program alleviates this burden and contributes to a positive patient experience, reputation, and online ratings for clinics. 🔹 Explore how BUNDL's transparent pricing model gives patients peace of mind upfront, allowing them to focus on their treatment journey without f...
191 3 ways to increase fertility center revenue with genomics with Dr. Mili Thakur
August 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBShould you consider integrating an in-house genetics counselor into your practice? Today’s guest, Dr. Mili Thakur, makes her case on the future of genomics and its place in the REI medicine space. She walks us through how an in-house genetic counselor can boost practice revenue and optimize patient retention. Tune in as Dr. Thakur gives us insights into: Her 3-point business plan showcasing the importance of genomics integration into REI practices The number of cases she believes warrant...
190 Letter of Intent: How to build the foundation for selling and buying a fertility clinic with Richard Groberg and Jay Stucki
July 30, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBGain expert insights and invaluable advice on navigating the sale of your fertility practice with special emphasis on that crucial document - the Letter of Intent. Richard Groberg, a seasoned financial expert and Jay Stucki, an experienced corporate attorney, share insights from the sell side perspective and zoom in on the details that matter most. Discover the major points addressed in the Letter of Intent that serves as the foundation for buying or selling a company. Delve into compreh...
189 The Latest On IVF Legislation, Coverage and Employer Benefits. RESOLVE CEO, Barbara Collura
July 23, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIn our latest episode, Barbara Collura, the President and CEO of RESOLVE, delves into the critical topic of expanding and protecting access to care. RESOLVE is making a significant impact in this area, and the key talking points from our conversation illuminate strategies, steps forward, and solutions. Learn about RESOLVE's initiatives to expand and protect access to care and assist employees with insufficient coverage. Stay updated on the New York State mandate, implemented in 2021, and ...
188 Comparing Compensation Models for Fertility Doctors with TJ Farnsworth
July 16, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBOn this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin delves into the pros and cons of compensation models for fertility physicians in conversation with the CEO of Inception Fertility, TJ Farnsworth. Here are just a few key points to pique your interest: Different performance camps and metrics: In the realm of variable compensation, TJ highlights the various performance camps and metrics that can be used. Two main compensation sides: TJ explores the two primary sides of compensat...
187 How Fertility Doctors Start Tech Startups with Dr. Brian Levine
July 09, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWith Dr. Levine we learn: How he leveraged his connections to unite with his fellow CCRM New York co-founders The “Aston Martin” amount of money invested to validate the business concept (and how that number was chosen) The first people hired (and why) His criteria for establishing new partnerships with other firms and businesses How he gets founders and executives of elder care companies to come knocking on his door (and what the heck elder care can teach us about reproductive health) ...
186 How Fertility Centers Can Save (Patients’) Money, Line By Line with Dr. Mark Amols
June 25, 2023 19:32 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBLet’s save you and your patients some money! From the materials you buy to the software you invest in, it can be difficult trying to find where to safely and effectively reduce, replace, or eliminate to save money and maximize your practice’s bottom-line. We talk with Dr. Mark Amols, founder of New Direction Fertility Centers, and he walks us through his low-cost affordable IVF model. He reveals where and how he invests, or doesn’t, to keep his practice thriving. Dr Amols breaks down his ...
185 How to Increase the Number of REI Fellow(ship)s. And some ideas for Funding. Dr. Rachel Weinerman
June 18, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBEveryone says we need more REI Fellows, but how do we get them? In this episode, Dr. Rachel Weinerman sheds light on what is required to make more REI Fellowships and Fellowship Programs, and why those two solutions aren’t exactly the same. Dr. Weinerman talks about: Creating REI fellowships: Exploring the steps in establishing robust REI fellowship programs. REI fellowship funding and operation: What Medicare pays for vs what the institution pays for. What an REI must do vs what another...
184 Mastering Efficiency in the IVF Lab: Strategies and Insights with Dr. Liesl Nel-Themaat
June 11, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBAre you seeking ways to enhance the efficiency of your IVF lab and improve patient outcomes? We invite you to listen to the latest episode of Inside Reproductive Health, where host Griffin Jones engaged with Dr. Liesl Nel-Themaat, IVF Lab Director and Associate Clinical Professor at Stanford University. Here are some key takeaways: Identifying and addressing common inefficiencies in the IVF lab. The importance of standardization and its impact on success rates. Strategies for optimizing ...
183 One Set Of Protocols For 250 Fertility Doctors; Featuring Dr. Kshitiz Murdia, CEO of Indira IVF
June 04, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBSome practices can’t get two fertility doctors to agree on a set of protocols. How about >250 physicians? Dr. Kshitiz Murdia, CEO of Indira IVF discusses the enormous growth of the Indira network in India, how their approach to IVF practice management differs from the US’, and how they tackled massive obstacles (such as patient education) along the way. Listen to hear: Indira’s massive marketing and awareness programs. How to transition out of your clinical role, to a director role, an...
182 6 Barriers To Automating The IVF Lab, Featuring Eva Schenkman and Helena Russell
May 21, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBWhat is stopping IVF labs from becoming fully automated? Tune in to this week’s episode of Inside Reproductive Health, as Griffin Jones sits down with Eva Schenkman and Helena Russell of ARTLAB to breakdown the six main barriers to automating the IVF lab. Listen to Hear About: Why automation isn’t happening in certain areas of the IVF lab. Risk and inefficiency of data entry. Lack of trust that comes from business intelligence software. Lack of adoption of the Vienna consensus. Which m...