Access to Care Special Interest Group (ATCSIG)
ATCSIG’s Mission Statement:
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; highlight the disparities, barriers and impact; provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information; stimulate a networking of individuals among ASRM members with special interest in access to care; promote the advancement of policy initiatives, research and advocacy related to the goal of achieving universal access to reproductive care, in the United States and globally.
2024-2025 Access to Care Special Interest Group Leadership:
Chair: Dr. Amanda Adeleye
Chair Elect: Dr. Lusine Aghajanova
Vice Chair: Dr. Aileen Portugal
Immediate Past Chair: Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey
Past Chair: Dr. Torie Plowden
ASRM Membership
Benefits of Membership
Reach your potential as a reproductive health professional and join the community advancing reproductive medicine with your ASRM membership.
ASRM Membership Dues
All memberships come with online access to Fertility and Sterility, F&S Science, F&S Reviews, and F&S Reports.
Discounted Membership
Individuals joining or renewing membership in ASRM that reside in low or low-middle income countries (as defined by the World Bank) now receive a discount on ASRM membership!
Welcome New ASRM Members!
It is with great pleasure that the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) acknowledges and thanks the following people for their new membership in the Society.
ASRM Affiliated Societies
ASRM Affiiliated Societies are made up of professionals who have special training and expertise in specific areas of reproductive medicine.
ASRM Professional Groups
ASRM Professional Groups allow members to network and collaborate with other professionals who have an interest in the field of reproductive medicine.
ASRM Special Interest Groups
ASRM Special Interest Groups provide programming and leadership to physicians and health professionals who have a special interest in a particular area of reproductive medicine.
Membership Directory
ASRM Members can find contact information for other members by visiting ASRM Connect, the new community hub for ASRM membership.
Have a Special Interest?
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Topic Resources
View more on the topic of access to care
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
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.
View the Press Release
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.
View the Press Release
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
ASRM Announces FY25 Patient Advocacy Grant Awardees
Congratulations to the Newest Grant Recipients! View more information about the patient advocacy grant
Advocacy in Action: September 2024
A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
Fertility and Sterility On Air - Live from ESHRE 2024: Part 1
Discover the impact of embryo expansion post-biopsy and freezing time standardization on live births in this episode from ESHRE 2024. Listen to the Episode
ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Two: Access
Today on the show, part two of our series on equity, access, and innovation, and what that means to reproductive medicine. Listen to the Episode
ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode One: Equity
We're joined by renowned experts Dr. Paula Amato and Dr. Jennifer Kawwass to discuss their perspectives on equity and explore the barriers that currently exist. Listen to the Episode
Advocacy in Action: June 2024
A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
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
June 2023 ASRM Policy Briefing
Find out what the Office of Public Affairs has been doing to influence access to care and reproductive medicine legislation. View the video
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
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
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
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
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
Advocacy Resources
ASRM has prepared resources to help explain and advocate for reproductive rights and the continuation of in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments. View the advocacy resources
