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Inside Reproductive Health Podcast

Fertility Bridge

Inside 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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00:46:31

247 Consolidation and Worsening Patient Experience in...

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2025/04/20

Everyone wants to grow their third party IVF program, but are we neglecting patient experience in the process?This week on Inside Reproductive Health, Eloise Drane, 3 time gestational carrier, MBA, and founder of Family Inceptions, shares her honest take on how responsiveness and individualized care have declined, even as demand has stabilized post-2021.Drawing from 17 years of experience running her own surrogacy agency, Eloise offers a kind but direct update on:Why patient experience is harder

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00:43:58

246 M&A Strategies For Small Fertility Practices,...

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2025/04/13

What’s your exit strategy?For single providers and small fertility practice owners, the difference between a multimillion-dollar sale and walking away with nothing often comes down to timing and preparation.This week on Inside Reproductive Health, I sit down with Bob Goodman, Richard Groberg, and Dr. Brijinder Minhas of MidCap Advisors to discuss:The current state of fertility clinic mergers & acquisitionsWhy many fertility MSOs are preparing to sell their networksWhen it’s too late to maximize

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00:55:01

245 Barriers to Scaling Third Party IVF. A Call For...

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2025/03/30

Genetics is nobody’s baby—or at least this week’s guest seems to think so.Dr. Mili Thakur, an REI, geneticist, and consultant through Genome Ally, joins us to break down the gaps in genetic testing, the impact on patient care, and why ASRM and others must step up to set industry-wide standards.Tune in to hear:The risks inconsistent genetic testing poses to patients and clinics.How the lack of standardization creates unnecessary workflow burdens.Why genetic discrepancies hurt patient retention and

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00:54:35

244 The IVF Orchestra: Winners & Losers In the...

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2025/03/23

Who’s adding the most value in IVF today—and who might not be here tomorrow?This week on Inside Reproductive Health, Dr. Cristina Hickman, founder of Avenue Center for Reproductive Medicine in London, breaks down the fertility field’s evolving landscape. As a PhD embryologist and clinic owner, she shares her perspective on industry leaders, automation, and the shifting role of technology in fertility care.Tune in to learn:Why some clinic networks might be overextending by bringing too many verticals

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00:35:38

243 30% Egg Freezing Retrievals & Brazil's First PE...

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2025/03/16

What if 30% of your fertility clinic’s egg retrievals were for egg freezing?That’s the reality at FertGroup in Brazil, where Dr. Marcus Dantas Martins, Chief Operating Officer, is leading a transformative approach to fertility care. In this episode, Dr. Dantas reveals how Fert Group is leveraging technology and private equity to expand their influence in the rapidly growing Brazilian market.Join us as Dr. Dantas discusses:The Rise of Egg Freezing (And how the trend is reshaping fertility care in

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00:59:05

242 IVI RMA's Vision for Growth and Partnership. Lynn...

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2025/03/09

Lynn Mason, CEO of IVI RMA North America, provides an inside look at how dyad leadership—integrating physician leaders with business leaders—drives innovation and collaboration across IVI RMA Global, Boston IVF Trio, and other key partners. She discusses how their in-house EMR system is used for patient triage and emphasizes the importance of collecting the right data.With Mason, we explore:Leveraging vendors beyond cost savings (Making them extensions of the clinic’s operational system for

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00:56:23

241 Embryologists Demand Standardization. Time Lapse...

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2025/03/02

Are time-lapse incubators a necessity or just a nice-to-have? While the clinical improvements may seem incremental, three IVF lab directors—Ms. Christine Yeh, Dr. Mina Alikani, and Prof. Alison Campbell—explain why they are essential for the future of standardized fertility care.Tune in to hear: How EmbryoScope helps scale IVF volumes with small teams. Why standardization is crucial for both labs and networks. How an IVF system at CARE Fertility saves six months of embryology time per year. The

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00:54:21

240 Are IVF Labs Safer In 2025 Than In 2015? 3 Must...

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2025/02/23

Are IVF labs safer today than they were a decade ago? They can be, but much of the available safety potential isn’t being fully realized.In this week’s episode of Inside Reproductive Health, we’re joined by Dr. Eva Schenkman, an IVF lab director and founder of ArtLab, and Dr. Steven Katz, an REI and founder of REI Protect, to discuss risk mitigation and safety in IVF labs.Here’s what you’ll learn: The biggest risks IVF labs face (and cost effective strategies to reduce them) The non-negotiables for

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00:47:52

239 4 Must Haves for Onboarding Fertility Doctors in...

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2025/01/19

There’s a lot for new fertility doctors to cover when they start at a new practice.In this week’s episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Dr. Christine Mansfield and Dr. Renee Rivas discuss on boarding strategies for new REIs and share actionable advice from both the mentor and mentee perspectives. Tune into this week’s episode to learn: The 4 must-haves for onboarding new fertility doctors (and what makes it effective). Systems for streamlining insurance authorization and patient handoffs.

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00:41:32

238 The Doctor That Third Party IVF Patients Switch...

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2024/10/20

Why do some IVF patients seek donor egg treatments at a different center than where they began? It could all come down to one simple question—one that our latest guest, Dr. Andy Toledo, CEO of Reproductive Biology Associates, frequently asks.With over three decades in the field, Dr. Toledo shares his approach to counseling patients about donor eggs and third-party IVF without the hard sell. Tune in as Dr. Toledo discusses: - The key question he uses to convert IVF patients. - How he counsels

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00:59:10

237 Three Independent Female REIs vs Private Equity...

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2024/10/13

How the heck can independent REIs compete against private equity giants in the fierce bidding war for fertility clinics? Dr. Crystal Chan, Co-Owner of Markham Fertility, explains how, shedding light on the competitive landscape of reproductive medicine and female entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear Dr. Chan share: How she found her two business partners The decision-making authority often lacking in academic REIs (Motivating her shift to private practice) Her journey of female entrepreneurship

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00:44:54

236 Diary of a Fertility Network CFO featuring JT...

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2024/10/06

Why do insurance companies often have a much bigger advantage over fertility clinics? How do fertility clinics close the data gap with insurance companies?In this week’s episode, JT Thompson, CFO of Inception Fertility, shares his expertise on leveraging business acumen to optimize operations and navigate the complexities of fertility care. Tune in as JT discusses: Growth opportunities for fertility practices (And how to harness them) Improving the efficiency of doctors' time Negotiating with

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00:53:47

235 The Fairness of Evidence Based Medicine in IVF...

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2024/09/29

How does shaking hands on transfer day, and the day the news broke about Princess Diana’s death have to do with evidence- based reproductive medicine? Professor Charles Kingsland,the chief medical officer of Care Fertility in the United Kingdom, with over 40 years of experience, reviews the spectrum of standards for evidence based medicine, and draws the line on what he thinks is fair. Kingsland shares his own blending of evidence-based practices with personal rituals. Tune in as Professor Charles

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00:37:21

234 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your...

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2024/09/22

In today's episode, we delve into the crucial aspects of selling a fertility practice, egg bank, surrogacy agency, or pharmacy with two industry experts: Dr. Brijinder Minhas and Robert Goodman from MidCap Advisors. MidCap Advisors is a leading middle-market investment bank specializing in the sale and acquisition of fertility centers and other businesses. Dr. Minhas, a former fertility practice owner and lab director, and Robert Goodman, a seasoned health systems administrator, share their

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00:49:00

233 Pay For Baby. A Complete Overhaul of IVF Payment...

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2024/09/15

PAY. FOR. BABY. Fertility specialists sell a vital service that no one truly desires to purchase—a grueling IVF cycle—yet it's essential for achieving what patients desperately want: a baby. Nader AlSalim introduces an innovative model where patients pay only after successfully having a child, shifting the financial risk away from them. This episode is a must-listen for CEOs, practice owners, and revenue cycle managers looking to embrace this transformative approach. Key Takeaways:

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01:07:11

232 Reduce Costs. Invest in Tech. Scale Care. The IVF...

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2024/08/25

What do you do if your lab staff sees the value in a new technology, but your business leadership views it as too much of an expense and not enough of an investment?This is one of the many questions we explore with Dr. Jason Barritt, Chief Scientific Officer of Kindbody. Dr. Barritt provides an inside look at how he leverages innovative ideas to make fertility care more accessible and affordable at scale. With Dr. Barritt, we dive into: Expense vs. Investment with new technologies (Using

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00:52:24

231 What You Do With The Data with TJ Farnsworth

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2024/07/28

What are the most important KPIs for your fertility clinics? How do you define them?We explore that with today's guest, TJ Farnsworth, CEO of Inception Fertility, as he shares his best practices for establishing KPIs to obtain reliable data, and how to use it effectively. Tune in as TJ provides his perspective on: How a small group text turned into the Fertility Providers Alliance (The field’s first trade organization) The differences between trade organizations and medical societies Can

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00:55:20

230 Guess Who's Back. Gina Bartasi's Plans as Return...

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2024/07/21

Back as CEO.Gina Bartasi, returning CEO of Kindbody, provides a look at the strategies behind Kindbody's recent success and their vision for the future. Gina talks about Kindbody’s announcement of profitability, new initiatives, and lessons learned by the company. Tune in as Gina Bartasi explores: The strategies behind Kindbody’s profitability last quarter (And what that means moving forward)

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01:03:23

229 How the A.R.T. Innovation Revolution will Replace...

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2024/07/14

Are 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 solutions

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00:50:17

228 The Inevitable Consolidation of Genetics and IVF....

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2024/07/07

Is 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 saves

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