2011
Preterm deliveries that result from multiple pregnancies associated with assisted reproductive technologies in the USA: a cost analysis
Bromer JG, Ata B, Seli M, Lockwood CJ, Seli E. Preterm deliveries that result from multiple pregnancies associated with assisted reproductive technologies in the USA: a cost analysis. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2011, 23: 168-173. PMID: 21372712, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0b013e32834551cd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple pregnanciesPreterm deliveryPreterm infantsNumber of embryosInfant deliveryAssisted reproductive technology cyclesElective single embryo transferART live birthsReproductive technology cyclesSingle embryo transferFinancial burdenART neonatesART twinsMedical complicationsART cyclesLive birthsSubstantial burdenMean costPregnancyEmbryo transferART tripletsInfantsHealthcare expendituresHealth science policyReproductive technologies
2010
Economics of assisted reproductive technologies
Ata B, Seli E. Economics of assisted reproductive technologies. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2010, 22: 183-188. PMID: 20125015, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0b013e3283373c13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsART utilization ratesNumber of embryosMultiple pregnanciesPocket expensesPrematurity-related complicationsAchievement of pregnancySingle embryo transferCost of ARTReproductive technologiesReimbursement plansNational healthcare expendituresTreatment attemptsART utilizationEconomic burdenEmbryo transferPregnancyHealthcare expendituresReimbursement policiesPublic reimbursementDownstream costsIndustrialized worldUtilization rateComplicationsPatientsPhysicians