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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88 - Cultivating the Provider-Patient Relationship: Improving Communication in Your Clinic, an interview with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh
November 30, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.8 MBDr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is a single-physician practice owner, operating out of her clinic in the San Francisco Bay area. When she entered the field in 2008, she had one goal: reach every person who needs access to fertility care. To her, that doesn’t necessarily mean treating every patient, but it does mean putting out valuable information for patients to help them make informed decisions and, hopefully, help them reach their dreams of becoming pregnant. On this episode of Inside Reproductive ...
87 - Restarting Growth After Plateauing, an interview with Dr. Matt Retzloff
November 16, 2020 01:00 - 25 minutes - 19.1 MBOn this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. Matt Retzloff of Fertility Center of San Antonio. This time, they discuss how Fertility Bridge was able to help FCSA increase their new patient appointments, ramp up their referral network, and ultimately increase their retrievals after years of plateauing and even dropping. Mentioned in this Episode: 82- The Business Case for Fertility Surgery To get started on a marketing plan for your company, complete the Goal and Com...
86 - Embryo Disposition: Implications and How to Protect Your Clinic, an interview with Igor Brusil
November 09, 2020 03:00 - 47 minutes - 31.6 MBThe disposing of embryos has long been a controversial topic in the world of IVF. Clinics can’t afford to keep embryos around when patients have stopped paying their bills. But the ethical and legal implications keep embryo disposition from being a simple decision. Plus, patients aren’t really properly educated on what the limitations of cryopreservation are and clinics aren’t always fully prepared with proper consents and contracts when the time comes to freeze embryos. On this episode of ...
85 - Venture Capital and its Interests in the Fertility Field, an interview with Dr. David Sable
October 26, 2020 02:00 - 55 minutes - 35.9 MBVenture Capital has been slowly making its way into the field over the last several years. But just what is it looking to improve? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. David Sable, a retired REI and current serial investor in biotechnology and other companies that aim to make the field more efficient and accessible by the patients we aim to treat. They discuss what it is going to take to scale to a million cycles in the US and 15 million around the world. From...
84 - Pivoting Clinic Operations in the COVID-19 Era, an interview with Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa
October 19, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 23.7 MBWhen COVID-19 entered the United States, it felt like a scramble to figure out what our next steps were as a field. Do operations continue to give patients the best chance of success? Or do the risks outweigh the benefits? Some clinics pivoted quickly, following the ASRM guidelines precisely. And some clinics panicked with feelings of apprehension of stopping treatment all together. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. Oluyemisi (Yemi) Famuyiwa, the leader of ...
83 - Growing an Independent Practice in the World’s Most Private Equity Dominated Market, an interview with Dr. John Crochet
October 12, 2020 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBOn this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. John Crochet of the Center of Reproductive Medicine. CoRM is an independently-owned clinic based in Houston, Texas, one of the largest markets in the field. In recent years, PE-owned and PE-backed clinics have started to take over the city, making the independent clinic almost obsolete… or have they? Together, we discuss how the Center of Reproductive Medicine continues to thrive despite the money being funneled into their ...
82 - The Business Case for Fertility Surgery, an interview with Dr. Matt Retzloff
October 05, 2020 02:00 - 38 minutes - 27.6 MBOn this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. Matt Retzloff, a Reproductive Endocrinologist from the independently-owned Fertility Center of San Antonio. Dr. Retzloff is board certified in both RE and OB/GYN and has a special interest in fertility-related surgery, focusing on minimally invasive surgeries. Dr. Retzloff is a firm believer that surgery for infertility-related issues is best managed within a fertility practice, allowing for continuity, confidence, and best...
81 - Ethical Implications of Physician Investment in Fertility-Related Businesses, an interview with Dr. Kevin Doody
September 28, 2020 02:00 - 45 minutes - 33.1 MBDespite busy schedules taking care of patients and often running clinics themselves, it’s not uncommon to see doctors getting involved in ventures outside of their clinic’s four walls. From investing in pharmacies to serving as medical directors for new ART companies to starting software companies, REIs can be found doing a lot. No matter what the venture is, there is always the potential for creating a conflict of interest. So how do doctors draw the line? How are they able to ensure they a...
80 - Up-selling Fertility Treatments: Beneficial or Exploitative? An interview with Dr. Mark Trolice
September 21, 2020 01:05 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBReproductive endocrinologists and other professionals in our field all have the same main goal: helping people build their families. But we all know that treatment is expensive, and the resulting revenue is how clinic owners get paid. In some cases, treatments can involve ‘extra’ services, resulting in additional revenue, but it may not always mean a better chance of success for the patient. So how do you draw the line? When do clinics start to toe the ethical line when presenting options t...
79 - Uncovering the Pros and Cons of Mandated Fertility Coverage, An interview with Jay Palumbo
September 13, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MBAs of August 2020, less than half of the states in America have some form of mandated insurance coverage for fertility treatments. Some require coverage for IVF, some cover preservation, but more than 30 states still have no requirement for covering fertility treatments in any form. But why? Is coverage really beneficial on the business side of the fertility field? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin spoke with writer and women’s health advocate, Jennifer “Jay” Palumbo. J...
78 - Is Private Equity Putting Money Ahead of Patient Care? An interview with Dr. Francisco Arredondo
September 07, 2020 14:53 - 38 minutes - 28.2 MBWall Street has been moving into healthcare for several years and it has been making its mark in the fertility field. Some practices have taken advantage of the influx of money in the field, but several haven’t. But several docs have some concerns, specifically when it comes to decision making. Do private equity firms or people who invest in fertility clinics and businesses really have the best patient care in mind? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. Franci...
Introducing...Inside Reproductive Health
September 06, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBPrivate equity, the growth of PGT, insurance negotiations, employer benefits, social media, IVF conversion rates, venture capital, marketing, partnership agreements, physician recruitment...and this is only half of what's happening in the field of reproductive medicine right now. This is Inside Reproductive Health, the media outlet of the business side of the fertility field. Join us as we dig deep into the world of fertility with doctors, nurses, and thought leaders from throughout our f...
77 - Is Work-Life Fit Attainable for All Fertility Doctors? An interview with Dr. Stephanie Gustin
July 23, 2020 23:44 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBAugust is here. Usually, it's the time for vacations and recharging. But not in 2020. It's a different time now and finding the balance between work and life is trickier than ever. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Dr. Stephanie Gustin of Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine, PC in Omaha, Nebraska. Between seeing patients, running her independent practice with her partner, teaching OB/GYN residents, raising a family of her own, and making time for herself, it’s safe to sa...
76 - Leaving a Legacy: Retiring from the Fertility Field, An Interview with Dr. Selwyn Oskowitz
July 15, 2020 18:14 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBChoosing when to retire, or more simply, whether or not one should retire, is a difficult question. It takes lots of reflection, looking back on one’s journey throughout their professional life and whether or not they feel like they’ve left no stone unturned as their journey comes to an end. In the field of fertility, it can be even more difficult to make that decision. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. Selwyn Oskowitz, founder of Boston IVF and heads the R...
75 - Mentoring, Motivating, and Sharing the Journey: Being An Effective Leader in your Fertility Practice, An Interview with Rita Gruber
July 12, 2020 20:24 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBAre you leading your employees? Or are you just managing them through every task? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Rita Gruber, President of Gruber Group, LLC, a consulting firm helping people in the medical field become effective leaders in their organizations. She shares with us the change in business management practices over the years, how to empower your employees, and what you can do today to help yourself become a better leader. Whether you are a physi...
74 - Physicians and Business People: Polar Opposites or One in the Same? An interview with Dr. Francisco Arredondo
July 06, 2020 01:43 - 44 minutes - 39.6 MBCan physicians be business people? It’s not a part of their medical training. And medical problem solving isn’t exactly like business problem solving. So is it even possible for successful physicians to be equally successful entrepreneurs? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. Francisco Arredondo, founder of RMA of Texas and author of his upcoming book, MedikalPreneur. Dr. Arredondo digs into a few concepts discussed in his book, focusing mainly on the similari...
73 - The Academic Fertility Practice: Pros, Cons, and Its Place in the Fertility World Today, an Interview with Dr. Kenan Omurtag
June 29, 2020 02:12 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBThe academic fertility practice has forever played a crucial role in the fertility field. The pursuits by those in academia have led to deeper insights into genetics, the development of ICSI, and has helped shape most of ART as we know it today. But from the outside, the academic center appears to be full of bureaucracy and red tape, often translating into a lack of control for docs on the inside. If this is true, is it pushing away potential new doctors? What is the motivation to jump into...
72 - Is Marketing Really Worthwhile for Your Fertility Clinic? An Interview with Dr. Donald Young
June 22, 2020 17:56 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBSocial media marketing. Website content. Reputation management. Are these marketing channels really beneficial for fertility clinics? Will it really help you beat out the new competition in your market? Can’t you just rely on word-of-mouth referrals? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. Donald Young of Mid-Iowa Fertility, a two-doctor physician group outside of Des Moines. His practice has been a client of Fertility Bridge for the past year, completing the Goa...
72 - Is marketing really worthwhile for your fertility clinic? An interview with Dr. Donald Young
June 22, 2020 17:56 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBSocial media marketing. Website content. Reputation management. Are these marketing channels really beneficial for fertility clinics? Will it really help you beat out the new competition in your market? Can’t you just rely on word-of-mouth referrals? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. Donald Young of Mid-Iowa Fertility, a two-doctor physician group outside of Des Moines. His practice has been a client of Fertility Bridge for the past year, completing the Goa...
71 - Handling Patient Concerns with Restarting Fertility Treatment Post-COVID-19, an interview with Barbara Collura
June 19, 2020 02:50 - 51 minutes - 45.2 MBPatients were heartbroken by fertility clinic shutdowns due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. People who have waited for possibly years for their chance to start or continue to build their family had their hopes dashed when they learned their treatment would be delayed for an indefinite amount of time. But how did clinics handle the communication with their patients? And are patients ready to come back with the threat of the disease still looming? To help answer those questions, RESOLVE, the Nation...
70 - How HRC Came to be an International Publicly-Traded Fertility Group, an interview with Dr. Bradford Kolb
June 08, 2020 21:20 - 48 minutes - 39.3 MBHRC Fertility is one of the largest providers of Assisted Reproductive Care in the United States. Started in Southern California in 1988, the clinic has grown immensely, serving thousands of patients every year. In 2017, HRC took their success globally, joining forces with Jinxin Fertility and listing on the Hong Kong Exchange. Despite the booming expansion, HRC never forgot its roots: providing quality, personal care for its patients and giving physicians the opportunity to have full contro...
69 - COVID-19 and the 1st Trimester: What the ASPIRE Study Could Mean for Your Fertility Clinic, an interview with Dr. Eleni Jaswa and Dr. Marcelle Cedars
June 05, 2020 01:10 - 42 minutes - 36.4 MBThe first trimester of pregnancy is crucial. Organ development is taking place, the placenta is being developed, things that can affect the trajectory of the entire pregnancy, or the baby’s life. But as of now, there is no data on the potential impact of COVID-19 during this critical stage of development. But soon, that will all change. And what will it mean for fertility clinics once there is scientific data? On this special live episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin spoke with D...
68 - Secrets of the Affordable IVF Model and How it is Poised to Win Market Share Post-COVID-19
May 22, 2020 03:51 - 59 minutes - 53.4 MBIt’s not often that people relate the word “Affordable” with IVF. But the Affordable IVF Model is a thriving business model in a world full of expensive treatments. Despite questions about their revenue, rates, and processes, the model is growing and providing high-quality care to a vast amount of patients across the country. What can all clinics gain from this model, especially heading into a post-COVID-19 world? On this special live episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin spoke wit...
67 - Standard Operating Procedures for Resuming Fertility Practice Operations, An Interview with Jovana Lekovich and Lisa Rinehart
May 08, 2020 01:43 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBClinics are slowly opening back up. Patients are returning for services. But things definitely look different than they did two months ago. On this special live episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talked to Dr. Jovana Lekovich of RMA of New York and Lisa Rinehart of LegalCare Consulting. Together, we discussed the new normal of clinics and took a look at how clinics can update their Standard Operating Procedures to comply with federal guidelines, all while keeping their patients ...
66 - Can Fertility Clinics Support New Doctors and Staff after the COVID-19 Pandemic?
April 24, 2020 02:13 - 46 minutes - 40.5 MBThe past several weeks have brought about new decisions that clinics never thought they’d have to face. Pausing treatments for almost all patients, furloughing or laying-off staff because of that pause, and so many other never-before-seen challenges. Hopefully, the light at the end of the tunnel is coming and clinics can get back to business as (almost) usual. But what about all the doctors in limbo? Doctors are coming out of fellowship, ready to make a difference in the lives of thousands o...
65 - Providing Patient Financial Support Amidst an Economic Disaster
April 16, 2020 18:20 - 53 minutes - 47.3 MBUnemployment, reduced hours, pay cuts. The reality of the COVID-19 Pandemic extends far beyond the pausing of fertility treatments. Over 60% of our country has been financially impacted by stay-at-home orders and social distancing. While clinics are working hard to keep patients in their funnels to start treatment once restrictions are limited, how are these patients going to afford the treatment? It’s not out of line to think that the demand for new financial resources will go up and the ne...
Ep. #65 - Providing Patient Financial Support Amidst an Economic Disaster
April 16, 2020 18:20 - 53 minutes - 47.3 MBUnemployment, reduced hours, pay cuts. The reality of the COVID-19 Pandemic extends far beyond the pausing of fertility treatments. Over 60% of our country has been financially impacted by stay-at-home orders and social distancing. While clinics are working hard to keep patients in their funnels to start treatment once restrictions are limited, how are these patients going to afford the treatment? It’s not out of line to think that the demand for new financial resources will go up and the ne...
Ep. #64 - Consents in the Age of COVID-19: Using Digital Solutions to Protect Your Patients and You
April 12, 2020 22:51 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB“...this is an unprecedented time for everybody. We all have our expertise in different areas and our experience in different areas and now's the time to be talking about our approaches, what we're doing, sharing our ideas, and really, really working together to try to get through this and to put practices and patients in the best positions possible.” It is business as unusual right now. Patients everywhere have been told that treatments have been put on hold and have been left in limbo. Th...
63 - Is it time to reduce your staff? Managing furloughs, lay-offs, and financial support during the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 02, 2020 17:21 - 59 minutes - 51.3 MBDetermining when, how, and why you should consider staff reductions can be challenging. During the COVID-19 pandemic, making these decisions can be even harder. On this special episode of Inside Reproductive Health, I spoke with Sara Mooney, Director of Administration at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and Marianne Kreiner, Chief Human Resources Officer at Shady Grove Fertility. Together, we lay out some details of the CARES Act, the Paycheck Protection Program, and answer questions from fert...
Ep. #62 - COVID-19: Navigating Telemedicine and Regulations Amidst Crisis
March 20, 2020 01:14 - 43 minutes - 38.1 MBThe outbreak of COVID-19 is changing the world, in both the present and in the future. In these uncertain times, hospitals and other healthcare facilities are looking to implement new technologies to continue to provide services, while limiting their face-to-face interaction. But implementing HIPAA-approved telehealth applications in a short amount of time can prove to be a challenge. Thankfully, the federal government is lifting rules and reevaluating their regulations to allow healthcare c...
Ep. #61 - Financing a New Business in the Fertility Field, An Interview with Jeff Issner and Taylor Stein
March 09, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBEntering the fertility space outside of owning a clinic is challenging. Entering the space as a tech company, well, that’s a whole other story. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin spoke with Jeff Issner and Taylor Stein, co-founders of EngagedMD. Together, they developed software that helps to educate patients and provide informed consent in clinics across the country. They share the story of how they got started in the fertility space, from idea to execution, without any ...
Ep. #60 - Private Practice or Academics? Finding the Right Path for any Fertility Doctor, An Interview with Eve Feinberg
March 02, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBSelecting the right path in fertility is hard. Each type of practice: private, network, or academic, each has its own pros and cons and it’s easy to get lost in the details of each. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin spoke with Dr. Eve Feinberg, Medical Director at Northwestern Fertility and Associate Professor at Northwestern University. Dr. Feinberg shares her story of leaving private practice as a full equity partner to pursue her love of teaching and mentoring fellows...
Ep. #59 - Retaining Patient and Physician Focus While Growing a Clinic, An Interview with Michael Alper
February 24, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBBoston IVF, one of the largest IVF centers in the nation and one of the first free-standing clinics in the country. What started as an independent clinic grew into one with a well-respected academic affiliation, and now has partnered with a worldwide hospital group. Through it all, their mission remained the same: bring state of the art technology to a patient-centered outpatient clinic. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, I talk to one of the founders of Boston IVF, Dr. Michael A...
Ep. #58 - From Fellow to Partner: Advice for New Associates and Growing Practices, An Interview with Lowell Ku
February 17, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBLarge practice networks and groups with private equity backing are becoming more and more attractive to new REIs coming out of fellowship. Is there still a draw for new doctors to join smaller, independently-owned practices? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. Lowell Ku, Senior Partner and Medical Director at Dallas IVF. Dr. Ku left fellowship with a plan to join academia, but was quickly drawn into being his own boss at a small privately-owned clinic. Dr. Ku ...
Ep. #57 - A Psychological Look at the Patient Journey, An Interview with Marc Sherman
February 10, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBWe’ve all heard the stories. Your neighbor started the adoption process and got pregnant in the middle of the process. A cousin gave up on conception after 3 years and was pregnant within a month. Is there something internal going on that helps this happen? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Marc Sherman, founder of Organic Conceptions. After two unexpected pregnancies amidst a journey with infertility, he wanted to investigate this phenomenon. Teaming up with a ...
Ep. #56 - Beyond Patient Protocols: Supporting All Aspects of The Fertility Journey, An Interview with Connie Stark
February 03, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBPatient retention is a crucial part to the success of any clinic. While good success rates and pleasant staff can get patients to continue treatment with you, there are other ways that your clinic can help. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Connie Stark of A.R.T. of Wellness. Their discussion uncovers a new way to help retain patients. Learn about the five aspects of life Connie focuses on in her coaching services and how integrative care can keep your patients ...
Ep. #55 - Easing the Strain of Embryo Disposition on Patients and Clinics, An Interview with Andy Gairani
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBEmbryo disposition is a sensitive topic for patients even long after they’ve left a clinic. However, there can also be a burden placed on clinics when it comes to making space and cryopreserving embryo, eggs, or sperm for an extended period of time. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, we learn more about how one company is working to alleviate the burden for both the patient and the clinic. Listen to Griffin talk to Andrew Gairani of Embryo Options, a web-based application that pr...
54 - Improving Patient Experience by Building an Empowered Team, An Interview with Dr. Peter Klatsky
January 20, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBThere’s a challenge in finding the balance between keeping both your staff and patients happy. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin gets Dr. Peter Klatsky’s take on managing everyone’s satisfaction while providing a new standard of care. Working with his partners at Spring Fertility in California, their goal is to provide their patients a level of service that isn’t seen anywhere else, all while keeping their employees happy and in for the long haul. Learn more about Dr. K...
Ep. #54 - Improving Patient Experience by Building an Empowered Team, An Interview with Dr. Peter Klatsky
January 20, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBThere’s a challenge in finding the balance between keeping both your staff and patients happy. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin gets Dr. Peter Klatsky’s take on managing everyone’s satisfaction while providing a new standard of care. Working with his partners at Spring Fertility in California, their goal is to provide their patients a level of service that isn’t seen anywhere else, all while keeping their employees happy and in for the long haul. Learn more about Dr. K...
Ep. #53 - Has Mentorship in the IVF Lab Suffered Due to Strained Staff? An Interview with Bill Venier
January 13, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBAre you struggling to retain your lab employees? You are not alone. Retention is a commonly-discussed issue across the field of reproductive medicine, but no one is hurting more than the lab. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Bill Venier, IVF Lab Director at San Diego Fertility Center. Together, they discuss what SDFC is doing to keep their employees in for the long haul, as well as some ideas to ease the training process of new reproductive biologists. Learn m...
Ep. #52 - The Independent REI Practice: A Business Model That’s Fading or Relevant? An Interview with Dr. John Nichols
January 06, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MBPrivately-owned, private equity-backed, academic medicine, independent practice...each type of clinic comes with its own set of pros and cons, but are all of them going to be around forever? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. John Nichols. Dr. Nichols left his job in academic medicine to open his own private-practice, Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group (PREG) in Greenville, South Carolina. They discuss Dr. Nichols’ journey, his thoughts on the benefits...
Ep. #52, The Independent REI Practice: A Business Model That’s Fading or Relevant? An Interview with Dr. John Nichols
January 06, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MBPrivately-owned, private equity-backed, academic medicine, independent practice...each type of clinic comes with its own set of pros and cons, but are all of them going to be around forever? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. John Nichols. Dr. Nichols left his job in academic medicine to open his own private-practice, Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group (PREG) in Greenville, South Carolina. They discuss Dr. Nichols’ journey, his thoughts on the benefits...
Ep. #51 - All About the Sperm: Testing Standards, Accessibility, and Anonymity, An Interview with Dennis Marchesi
December 16, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBDonor gametes are a crucial pillar of the field of fertility, but what happens behind the scenes? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dennis Marchesi, Director of Laboratory Operations at Xytex, a sperm bank located in South Carolina. Together, they talk about the nuances of different labs working together and how Xytex is dealing with cultural changes that are affecting anonymity of donors.
Ep. #50 - What Impact Will Future REIs Have on the Evolution of Patient Care? An Interview with Dr. Pietro Bortoletto
December 09, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBMillennial REIs are finishing their fellowship programs and entering the workforce. With this passing of the torch, change is bound to happen, but what kind of changes can we expect? On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Dr. Pietro Bortoletto, an REI Fellow at Weill Cornell Center for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Bortoletto shares his thoughts on the future of REI clinics, both privately-owned and academic, and how the millennial doctors can make a positive impact on ...
Ep. #49 - Do the Psychological Effects of Infertility Dictate Patient Decisions? An Interview with Amira Posner
December 02, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBIt’s easy to feel like the patient’s journey is confined to the four walls of your clinic, but their journeys extend deep into their lives. Because of this, providing support services, either in your clinic or outside of it, is so important to the mental health of the families you serve. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Amira Posner, founder of Healing Infertility and the Mind-Body Fertility Group in Toronto, Ontario. With her background in social work and her ...
Ep. #48 - Do Regulatory Restrictions Hinder or Help Innovation in the Fertility Field? An Interview with David Wolf
November 25, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBConsolidation, IPO, publicly-owned...all words that weren’t a part of the fertility world vocabulary 10 years ago. Now, they are becoming more and more common, which can be both exciting and nerve-wracking to entrepreneurs in the field. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin Jones, founder of Fertility Bridge, talks to David Wolf, President and CEO of Hamilton Thorne. They discuss the implications of consolidation coming into the fertility world as well as the pros and cons o...
Ep. #48 - David Wolf, Do Regulatory Restrictions Hinder or Help Innovation in the Fertility Field?
November 25, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBConsolidation, IPO, publicly-owned...all words that weren’t a part of the fertility world vocabulary 10 years ago. Now, they are becoming more and more common, which can be both exciting and nerve-wracking to entrepreneurs in the field. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin Jones, founder of Fertility Bridge, talks to David Wolf, President and CEO of Hamilton Thorne. They discuss the implications of consolidation coming into the fertility world as well as the pros and cons o...
Ep. #47 - Geographical Differences in 3rd Party Reproduction, An Interview with Liz Ellwood
November 18, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBWith the introduction of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act in Canada, Canadian clinics and families have been struggling to find quality third-party reproduction partners while remaining in accordance with the law. After going through her own journey and learning the challenges of the process, Liz Ellwood decided to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of Canadian families struggling with infertility by co-founding Fertility Match, an agency that matches families with donors. On this...
Ep. #46, Can Innovative Practice Culture Drive Patient Satisfaction? An Interview with Dr. Alan Copperman
November 11, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBBuilding and growing an IVF practice can have numerous benefits for both the owners and the patients they serve. But growth can sometimes lead to loss of patient-focused care. On this episode, Griffin Jones, CEO of Fertility Bridge and host of Inside Reproductive Health, talks to Dr. Alan Copperman, Co-Founder and Medical Director of RMA of New York, one of the nation’s largest IVF centers. Together, they discuss how RMA of New York was able to retain their patient-focused culture while expo...
Ep. #46 - Can Innovative Practice Culture Drive Patient Satisfaction? An Interview with Dr. Alan Copperman
November 11, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBBuilding and growing an IVF practice can have numerous benefits for both the owners and the patients they serve. But growth can sometimes lead to loss of patient-focused care. On this episode, Griffin Jones, CEO of Fertility Bridge and host of Inside Reproductive Health, talks to Dr. Alan Copperman, Co-Founder and Medical Director of RMA of New York, one of the nation’s largest IVF centers. Together, they discuss how RMA of New York was able to retain their patient-focused culture while expo...