ASRM Announces FY25 Patient Advocacy Grant Awardees
Congratulations to the Newest Grant Recipients!
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) proudly announces the FY25 Patient Advocacy Grant awardees. We had an outstanding response to the request for proposals, with five awardees chosen through a competitive review process.
The ASRM Patient Advocacy Grant provides grants for US-based organizations to support existing or new federal, state, and local reproductive health advocacy initiatives, educational programs, and/or patient-related events (e.g., support group activities). Congratulations to the following awardees!
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Alliance for Fertility Preservation
“Addressing the Threat to Emergency Fertility Services: A Patient Voices Initiative”
AllPaths Family Building
“Empowering patient advocates in New England and beyond”
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Fertility for Colored Girls
“Hold On To Hope”: A Documentary About Infertility in the Black Community”
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Men Having Babies
“Employee Benefits and Self-Advocacy Tools and Training”
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Worth the Wait
“Oncofertility Education for the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Community”
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Advocacy in Action: March 2025
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Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Oversight: Lessons for the United States from Abroad
A comprehensive analysis of global Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) regulations, comparing policies, accessibility, and ethical considerations in various countries. View the advocacy resource
Advocacy in Action: February 2025
A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action: January 2025
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Key Policy Updates from the Office of Public Affairs
President Biden signs the FY25 NDAA, addressing military fertility care and reproductive health but sparking debate over IVF access and gender-affirming care policies.
Advocacy in Action: December 2024
A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action: November 2024
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ASRM Hosts Briefing on New Fertility Benefits for Members of Congress and Congressional Staff
ASRM hosts a Capitol Hill briefing to raise awareness of new fertility benefits for Congress members and staff, highlighting expanded coverage for IVF and fertility treatments.
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Eight: ASRM 2024 Preview Part Two
Explore key sessions at ASRM 2024, including mental health in fertility care, male infertility research, and equitable contraceptive access. Join the discussions in Denver. Listen to the Episode
ASRM Releases Congressional Scorecard
Discover ASRM's first Congressional scorecard, detailing positions of the 118th Congress on key reproductive legislation to guide ASRM members in elections.
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Seven: ASRM 2024 Preview Part One
Preview the ASRM 2024 Congress with insights on postgraduate courses covering fertility education, innovation, and increasing access to reproductive care. Listen to the Episode
ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Six: Patient Education
This episode explores the importance of inclusive, plain-language patient education, helping patients understand diagnoses and treatment options. Listen to the Episode
Oversight of IVF in the US
In the US, medical care is regulated by a complex and comprehensive network of federal and state regulations and professional oversight. View the advocacy resource
What support for IVF looks like
Bipartisan support for IVF, that is responsible for the birth of over 2% of all babies born in the USA each year, will ensure that families continue to grow. View the advocacy resource
It takes more than one
Why IVF patients often need multiple embryos to have a baby View the advocacy resource
Ethical considerations for telemedical delivery of fertility care: an Ethics Committee opinion (2024)
Telemedicine has the potential to increase access to and decrease the cost of care. View the Committee Opinion
Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos are “Unborn Children” and admonishes IVF’s “Wild West” treatment
Legally Speaking™ on presenting facts and reflecting on the impact and potential implications of legal developments in ART. View the Column
Cross-border reproductive care: an Ethics Committee opinion (2022)
Cross-border reproductive care is a growing worldwide phenomenon, raising questions about why assisted reproductive technology patients travel for care. View the Ethics Committee Document
Reproductive and infertility care in times of public health crises: an Ethics Committee opinion (2022)
Public health crises often require a framework shift in which patient autonomy is balanced with the need to safeguard the health of the community. View the Committee opinion
Disparities in access to effective treatment for infertility in the United States: an Ethics Committee opinion (2021)
In the United States, economic, racial, ethnic, geographic, and other disparities prevent access to fertility treatment and affect treatment outcomes. View the Committee Opinion
Access to fertility treatment irrespective of marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity: an Ethics Committee opinion (2021)
Individuals and couples should have access to fertility services irrespective of marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. View the Committee Opinion
Exploring Access to Care for Marginalized Communities Course
Enhance your skills and contribute to reducing healthcare disparities for marginalized communities. Learn more about the Exploring Access to Care for Marginalized Communities Course
Access to Care Special Interest Group (ATCSIG)
The Access To Care Special Interest Group's purpose is to foster the growth of knowledge among the ASRM membership and the medical community regarding the unmet needs that exist today in access to reproductive care Learn more about the Special Interest Group
Patient Advocacy Grant
The ASRM Patient Advocacy Grants Program awards funds to patient advocacy organizations to support advocacy efforts and educational programs for patients. View more information about the patient advocacy grantTopic Resources
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Advocacy in Action: March 2025
A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
ASRM Center for Policy and Leadership Announces 2025 PRIMED Cohort
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Advocacy in Action: February 2025
A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
Federal Advocacy Day
Join RESOLVE & ASRM on May 20, 2025, for Federal Advocacy Day to support reproductive medicine and ART access. Register now for this virtual advocacy event. Register now for Federal Advocacy Day
Empathy in Action: Strengthening the Patient-Provider Connection
Dr. Tara Harding discusses how healthcare providers can foster empathy, trust, and patient-centered care to improve women's health outcomes. View the ASRMed Talk Video
2025 Advocacy Activities Report
View the letters, amicus briefs, and sign-ons that ASRM has submitted to protect reproductive care. View the activities
Advocacy in Action: January 2025
A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
Doctors for Fertility Donates $100,000 to the ASRM Center for Policy and Leadership
Doctors for Fertility donates $100,000 to the ASRM Center for Policy and Leadership to advance reproductive rights, policy shaping, and advocacy training.
Action Alert Challenge
Are you an ASRM member looking to sharpen your advocacy skills? The Office of Public Affairs has an exciting opportunity for you!
Advocacy in Action: December 2024
A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action: November 2024
A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
2024 Advocacy Activities Report
View the letters, amicus briefs, and sign-ons that ASRM has submitted to protect reproductive care. View the activities
ASRM Launches National Campaign in Support of Reproductive Rights Ballot Measures
ASRM launches a national campaign supporting reproductive rights ballot measures in 10 states with ads, endorsements, and voter engagement efforts.
View the Press Release
Fertility Care Gets Important Win in California
ASRM celebrates California's SB 729, expanding IVF coverage for same-sex couples and singles, advancing equitable fertility care access.
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Five: Policy Matters
This episode covers ballot measures on reproductive rights, ASRM advocacy efforts, and Vot-ER’s push for civic engagement among healthcare workers ahead of elections. Listen to the Episode
National Infertility Awareness Week
April 20-26, 2025, is National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW)!
View the NIAW Toolkit
Oversight of IVF in the US
In the US, medical care is regulated by a complex and comprehensive network of federal and state regulations and professional oversight. View the advocacy resource
What support for IVF looks like
Bipartisan support for IVF, that is responsible for the birth of over 2% of all babies born in the USA each year, will ensure that families continue to grow. View the advocacy resource
It takes more than one
Why IVF patients often need multiple embryos to have a baby View the advocacy resource
2023 Advocacy Activities Report
View the letters, amicus briefs, and sign-ons that ASRM has submitted to protect reproductive care. View the activities
