Inside Reproductive Health Podcast

Should you consider integrating an in-house genetics counselor into your practice? Today’s guest, Dr. Mili Thakur, makes her case on the future of genomics and its place in the REI medicine space. She walks us through how an in-house genetic counselor can boost practice revenue and optimize patient retention. Tune in as Dr. Thakur gives us insights into: Her 3-point business plan showcasing the im...

Gain expert insights and invaluable advice on navigating the sale of your fertility practice with special emphasis on that crucial document - the Letter of Intent. Richard Groberg, a seasoned financial expert and Jay Stucki, an experienced corporate attorney, share insights from the sell side perspective and zoom in on the details that matter most.  Discover the major points addressed in the Lette...

In our latest episode, Barbara Collura, the President and CEO of RESOLVE, delves into the critical topic of expanding and protecting access to care. RESOLVE is making a significant impact in this area, and the key talking points from our conversation illuminate strategies, steps forward, and solutions. Learn about RESOLVE's initiatives to expand  and protect access to care and assist employees...

On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin delves into the pros and cons of compensation models for fertility physicians in conversation with the CEO of Inception Fertility, TJ Farnsworth.    Here are just a few key points to pique your interest:   Different performance camps and metrics: In the realm of variable compensation, TJ highlights the various performance camps and metrics tha...

With Dr. Levine we learn: How he leveraged his connections to unite with his fellow CCRM New York co-founders The “Aston Martin” amount of money invested to validate the business concept (and how that number was chosen) The first people hired (and why) His criteria for establishing new partnerships with other firms and businesses How he gets founders and executives of elder care companies to come...

Let’s save you and your patients some money! From the materials you buy to the software you invest in, it can be difficult trying to find where to safely and effectively reduce, replace, or eliminate to save money and maximize your practice’s bottom-line. We talk with Dr. Mark Amols, founder of New Direction Fertility Centers, and he walks us through his low-cost affordable IVF model. He reveals w...

Everyone says we need more REI Fellows, but how do we get them? In this episode, Dr. Rachel Weinerman sheds light on what is required to make more REI Fellowships and Fellowship Programs, and why those two solutions aren’t exactly the same. Dr. Weinerman talks about: Creating REI fellowships: Exploring the steps in establishing robust REI fellowship programs. REI fellowship funding and operation:...

Are you seeking ways to enhance the efficiency of your IVF lab and improve patient outcomes? We invite you to listen to the latest episode of Inside Reproductive Health, where host Griffin Jones engaged with Dr. Liesl Nel-Themaat, IVF Lab Director and Associate Clinical Professor at Stanford University. Here are some key takeaways: Identifying and addressing common inefficiencies in the IVF lab. T...

Some practices can’t get two fertility doctors to agree on a set of protocols.  How about >250 physicians? Dr. Kshitiz Murdia, CEO of Indira IVF discusses the enormous growth of the Indira network in India, how their approach to IVF practice management differs from the US’, and how they tackled massive obstacles (such as patient education)  along the way. Listen to hear: Indira’s massive market...

What is stopping IVF labs from becoming fully automated? Tune in to this week’s episode of Inside Reproductive Health, as Griffin Jones sits down with Eva Schenkman and Helena Russell of ARTLAB to breakdown the six main barriers to automating the IVF lab. Listen to Hear About: Why automation isn’t happening in certain areas of the IVF lab. Risk and inefficiency of data entry. Lack of trust that co...

Do you know your worth as a fertility nurse? How strong are your negotiation skills? Griffin hosts guest Dayna Hennessy, Chief Operations Officer of Extend Fertility, to discuss her tenacious journey from nurse to executive, and how you can learn from her experiences.  Listen to Hear: The merits, and lack thereof, of getting an MBA.  The highlights of Dayna’s experience to get to the position of C...

This week, CARE CEO, David Burford, joins Griffin to discuss what goes into the operational and financial decision-making process behind CARE Fertility’s business model.  Listen to hear: The tension between financial and operational divisions of a fertility center. Examples that look good (or bad) in a financial model, but then have good (or bad) consequences in operations. Certain elements of ope...

Chat PGT is here to change the future of your job in the fertility industry, or maybe even take it. Is this a stretch? Dr. Ravi Gada and Manish Chhadua discuss how Chat GPT and its predictive technologies has the potential to revolutionize is already revolutionizing the fertility space. And what may come next. Tune in to hear: Uses for Chat GPT in fertility clinics and the Open AI source behind it...

What should you take into consideration when tackling the insurance companies for fertility service reimbursement? This week, Griffin hosts Boston IVF’s CEO, David Stern, to discuss the ins and outs of maximizing insurance reimbursements, and the barriers you may not have considered. Tune in to the latest episode of Inside Reproductive Health to hear more. Listen to hear: How to position both insu...

This week’s guest, Vinesh Ghadia, CEO and co-founder of BlackCap Equity’s fertility vertical in India, talks about the exponential growth and consolidation happening right now in India in the fertility space. How is it possible to have 60 to 70 new fertility centers per year opening, with no shortage of fertility doctors? Tune in to the latest episode of Inside Reproductive Health to find out. Lis...

How does a new grad pediatric nurse climb to the ranks of fertility company CEO and investor throughout the course of her career, while building a family of her own? Tune in to find out if you could benefit from a similar path, as Griffin sits down with the CEO of Ivy Fertility on the latest episode of Inside Reproductive Health. Listen to hear what: Steps and career changes Lisa made to end up wh...

Wondering what nuances separate the most desirable REI fellowship programs from the rest? This week, Griffin chats with Dr. Jaimin Shah to differentiate what criteria sets certain fellowships apart, and what you can do to make your program more attractive and more accessible to the best applicants.  Listen to hear: What made the difference between the 18 Fellowship programs that Dr. Shah chose to...

Research, letters of recommendation, drive, ambition… If you are interested in applying to REI fellowships, this episode of Inside Reproductive Health is for you. Griffin sits down with Dr. Jaimin Shah to discuss what it takes to land at the top of the applicant pile. Listen To Hear: Dr. Shah’s tips to those interested in entering the REI field. What REI fellowships are actually looking for in an...

In-house genetics counselors may be on the rise among fertility clinics. Amber Gamma, genetics counselor at IVI RMA America, discusses why the profession is trending toward in-house positions, how to address the challenges of funding their placement, and why you might want one of them on your side when it comes to litigation.  Listen to hear: Which genetic counseling is more suited for in-house vs...

This podcast is paid sponsored content, by Univfy Univfy supports fertility centers in increasing IVF conversion, outcomes, and revenue. Providers who counsel patients with the support of the Univfy PreIVF Report see a 2-5x increase in IVF conversion. That means if you make $10 million in IVF revenue today, you can make $3 million more with Univfy. This week, Griffin hosts co-founder and CEO, Dr....

Dr. Norbert Gleicher breaks down why he believes PGT- A is overused, over-funded, and over-aggrandized on the latest episode of Inside Reproductive Health with Griffin Jones. Is the genetics testing industry the new “big pharma”? Could PGT-A be harming pregnancy chances instead of improving them? And if so, why isn’t anyone talking about it? Tune in to see where you land on this week’s topic. List...

“Money is made when you buy, not when you sell.” Is the saying for real estate investors also true for fertility doctors, their work-life balance, and their control over quality of patient care? How does an entrepreneurial fertility specialist find the REI practice equivalent to the under-priced house in the up-and-coming neighborhood? The one with unbelievably beautiful bones that isn’t too much...

Dr. Roohi Jeelani is back to share her operational tips about how she has grown to massive retrieval numbers, without compromising care. What does Dr. Jeelani do, that you could employ in your own practice? Listen to hear: Which critical touchpoints absolutely require doctor-patient contact. How Dr. Jeelani’s workflow operates and how she maintains personal contact with ALL of her patients. What D...

It’s uncommon for an embryologist to own equity in a clinic-lab company, at least here in the US. This week, Griffin hosts Alison Campbell to discuss where her career started, and how she earned her current role as an equity stakeholder and business influencer as the Chief Scientific Officer of the UK’s largest fertility care provider, CARE Fertility. Listen to hear: What it is like when an embryo...

This week, Griffin shares five points on how to report- and listen to-  the news. What should you be looking for in reliable journalism? Do you understand the message being delivered, and is it verifiable? What to look for, what to look past, and what to think twice about, on this week’s episode of Inside Reproductive Health with Griffin Jones.