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Press Releases and Bulletins Mar 21, 2023
As lawmakers and officials across the nation develop a laser focus on curtailing access to abortion care, this report highlights the potential and known impact of these policy measures on the practice of and patients’ access to critical reproductive medicine, including fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Press Releases and Bulletins Mar 14, 2023
"What these reports show is that we still have a lot of room for improvement in patient care and treatment of reproductive issues..."
Press Releases and Bulletins Mar 06, 2023
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), which has long advocated for fertility coverage, is thrilled to share that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program includes in its 2024 carrier letter a call for plans to include artificial insemination (intrauterine insemination, intracervical insemination, and intravaginal insemination) and associated medication, and medication for up to three cycles of IVF annually.
Press Releases and Bulletins Jan 05, 2023
ASRM will oppose any legislation seeking to impede the ability of healthcare providers to take care of their patients’ reproductive medical needs.
Press Releases and Bulletins Dec 22, 2022
On December 20th, Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) asked unanimous consent for the Senate to consider and pass the Right to Build Families Act (S.5276).
Press Releases and Bulletins Dec 15, 2022
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is thrilled by the introduction of the Right to Build Families Act of 2022 by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (IL), Sen. Patty Murray (WA), and Rep. Susan Wild (PA).
Press Releases and Bulletins Dec 12, 2022
As the practice of gamete donation has increased steadily in the last 30 years, gamete donation has helped many people to become parents.
Press Releases and Bulletins Nov 10, 2022
Demonstrating the power of advocacy through advertising, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) ran advertisements in the six states where reproductive rights were on the 2022 midterm ballots and contributed to the successful efforts in all six. These advertisements were supported by the ASRM’s newly created Reproductive Care Protection Fund.
Press Releases and Bulletins Nov 03, 2022
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has launched a multi-state digital and radio ad campaign in states with reproductive health care decisions on the November ballot, including Michigan, Kentucky, Montana, California, and Vermont.
Press Releases and Bulletins Oct 26, 2022
Michael Thomas, MD, was inaugurated as President of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) effective October 26, 2022. Dr. Thomas is the Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Press Releases and Bulletins Oct 19, 2022
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is thrilled to announce the initiation of an ASRM Taskforce on the Interests of Donor Conceived People (DCP) and their Families, with the aim of reviewing existing knowledge regarding the needs and interests of DCPs and their families to help clarify and articulate ASRM’s approach and priorities in this arena.
Press Releases and Bulletins Oct 13, 2022
In 2023 Federal employees will have insurance coverage for fertility preservation and four plan options that will cover ART.
Press Releases and Bulletins Oct 12, 2022
Today, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s (ASRM) Center for Policy and Leadership (CPL), released its second report in its series on states’ abortion laws and their potential impact on access to reproductive healthcare.
Press Releases and Bulletins Sep 21, 2022
We strongly urge Congress to pass this much-needed legislation that brings the VA healthcare system into the 21st century for family building.
Press Releases and Bulletins Sep 20, 2022
Awards to be presented during the President’s Gala and Opening Ceremony at the 2022 ASRM Scientific Congress
Press Releases and Bulletins Sep 15, 2022
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is seeking volunteers to represent the interests of reproductive medicine in the American Medical Association (AMA).
Press Releases and Bulletins Sep 13, 2022
"Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) proposed abortion ban is willfully deceptive and an irresponsible dissemination of misinformation. The bill is intrusive, not medically or scientifically sound, and codifies a severe violation of American civil rights. This dangerous bill is another example of politicians playing doctor. ASRM will continue to insist that any decisions about reproductive healthcare should be between a patient and their doctor.”
Press Releases and Bulletins Aug 03, 2022
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) today applauds the voters of Kansas and celebrates the resounding win for reproductive rights upon the rejection of a constitutional amendment which would have removed the right to reproductive freedom from the state’s constitution.
Press Releases and Bulletins Jul 28, 2022
Voters urged to Vote NO on measure to remove reproductive rights from state constitution.
Press Releases and Bulletins May 05, 2022
ASRM is working to revise and strengthen our policies on interactions with other organizations in our community.
Press Releases and Bulletins May 03, 2022
ASRM supports access to all forms of reproductive care, and we have opposed and worked against abortion restrictions.
Press Releases and Bulletins Apr 30, 2022
On Wednesday, April 27th, ASRM Chief Executive Officer, Jared Robins, MD, was invited to ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange to honor National Infertility Awareness Week and to draw attention to the successes of RESOLVE’s “Coverage at Work” program, a program that we promote and support. This event was an opportunity to shed light on the need for America’s leading companies to offer infertility coverage as part of their general healthcare coverage.
Press Releases and Bulletins Apr 28, 2022
As part of National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) announced today, a new $150,000 competitive grant program to be awarded to patient advocacy organizations to support advocacy efforts and educational programs for patients and communities impacted by reproductive issues.
Press Releases and Bulletins Apr 20, 2022
Over the past two years, it has become clear that the COVID-19 pandemic is not likely to be completely eradicated. However, it will eventually transition to an endemic disease, with occasional variations in incidence.
Press Releases and Bulletins Apr 05, 2022
A pathbreaking new analysis from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Center for Policy and Leadership (ASRM CPL) and the Military Family Building Coalition (MFBC) shows that the Department of Defense could provide comprehensive infertility coverage to our nation’s active-duty military members and their families for a cost far lower than had been previously understood.
Press Releases and Bulletins Mar 31, 2022
Members of the American military generally do not have appropriate access to reproductive medical services. Changing that is a major goal of our Access to Care efforts. This white paper from the ASRM CPL shows that access to IVF treatments can be provided for what is, in the context of the US military budget, a very modest sum.
Press Releases and Bulletins Mar 29, 2022
The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, the United States’ primary organization of professionals dedicated to the practice of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) is releasing its latest national and clinic-specific ART data today.
Press Releases and Bulletins Nov 12, 2020
The American Medical Association (AMA) will present its 2020 Distinguished Service Award to ASRM member, Camran Nezhat, MD, of Palo Alto, CA.
Dr. Nezhat has been called the father of modern-day surgery for inventing and pioneering video surgery, which to this day, continues to replace old techniques of open surgery.