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