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- 92% of respondents consider reproductive healthcare a significant or top priority.
- 75% said a candidate's stance on reproductive healthcare would influence their vote.
- 65% expressed significant concerns about potential restrictions on services like IVF.
- 51% are willing to cross party lines to vote for candidates who will protect access to reproductive healthcare services.
- 50% would travel to another state, and 24% would consider relocating to a state with better fertility healthcare access.
- 41% said they would consider switching jobs to an employer that provides travel benefits for fertility treatments.
"Women are deeply concerned about the possibility of restricted access to fertility treatments, particularly in light of recent legal challenges. It's not just about family building; this issue impacts mental and emotional health, career decisions, and even political activism," said Dr. Roohi Jeelani, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Chief Medical Officer, Growth at Kindbody. "The findings of this report make it clear that women are ready to take action—whether it's at the polls, through their employers, or even by relocating—to protect their reproductive health."
This report is a vital resource for policymakers, employers, and healthcare providers who are committed to ensuring that women have access to the fertility healthcare they need. For more information, visit kindbody.com/state-of-fertility-healthcare or Kindbody on social media for the latest updates.
About Kindbody
Kindbody is the leading national fertility clinic network and global family-building benefits provider for employers offering the full spectrum of reproductive care from preconception to postpartum through menopause. Kindbody is the trusted fertility benefits provider for 121 leading employers, covering 3.1 million lives. Many thousands more receive their fertility care directly from Kindbody throughout the country at signature clinics, mobile clinics, and partner clinics. As the fertility benefits provider, technology platform, and direct provider of care, Kindbody delivers a seamless, integrated experience with superior health outcomes at lower cost, making fertility care more affordable and accessible for all. Kindbody has raised $315 million in debt and equity funding from leading investors including Perceptive Advisors, JP Morgan Chase's Morgan Health, GV (formerly Google Ventures), RRE Ventures, Claritas Health Ventures, Rock Springs Capital, Distributed Ventures, Whatif Ventures and TQ Ventures. Visit www.kindbody.com and follow us on Instagram, X, and Linkedin.
About SKM Insights
SKM Insights is theSkimm's premiere research and creative agency uncovering women's attitudes, behaviors, and aspirations. With 12 years of expertise from theSkimm, SKM Insights helps businesses understand and engage with women more effectively, driving impactful strategies that resonate with this powerful demographic. The research agency addresses the critical data gap that often overlooks women's unique experiences and needs who historically have been invisible in the numbers that shape our world. Despite influencing 70% of all consumer spending and driving over 80% of purchases, women have been historically underrepresented in key data, affecting areas from car safety to medicine and economic reporting. SKM Insights is committed to closing this gender data gap; to understand the state of women today, in pursuit of a better state of women tomorrow. For more information, visit skmlab.theskimm.com.
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As we head into ASRM later this week in Denver (and see more of you at HLTH in Las Vegas), the Kindbody team and I can’t wait to catch up with our incredible industry partners and reflect on this important year, and all that’s ahead as we all work to increase access to all who need fertility support. We’re at such a pivotal time in our market - as we close 2024, we are collectively reflecting on a year that presented unexpected regulatory challenges, as well as hugely exciting national dialogue confirming the country’s demand for access and more support for fertility care for all.
I see this period as a watershed moment for all of us working in fertility. This year marks my 15th year of attending ASRM and I am just as eager as year one to continue learning from the best. When we founded Kindbody six years ago, our mission was simple: to make reproductive healthcare available to everyone, not just the privileged few. It’s humbling to note our growth since then - and remarkably make it to be named the largest national brand in fertility in such a short time per Inside Reproductive Health’s Fertility Practice Ownership Report last week.
While we don’t focus on lists at Kindbody, it is important to take a moment to reflect on what our team has achieved in such a short period as a bellwether of what’s possible for all of us in this industry to increase access to more families looking for support. In a few short years, we’ve done what some might have said was impossible - built over 30 clinics, partnered with 150+ employers, served thousands of patients who otherwise would not have had fertility access, and most importantly, created thousands of families across the U.S. - many of whom credit Kindbody with creating an opportunity they never would have had.
Being a first mover in any industry invites critics, and Kindbody is no exception. We know our bold moves have left people with some questions, and I’m eager to share more with our clients, partners and peers about what’s happening at Kindbody. It’s a privilege to be trusted by our valuable patients who encourage us to keep innovating and disrupting the status quo, and from our employers who know us to be thought leaders in the field and count on us to continue to revolutionize how family-building care is delivered - and, by the managed care companies, who we’re not giving up on that there has to be a better way because everyone deserves to have the family they’ve dreamed of.
In our next chapter, growth will continue. And, as we stay on pace to drive transformation, you can expect Kindbody to stick to what we know best: boldly and unapologetically challenging the status quo to transform the industry as a steward of the patient. From our founding moments to today, we’ve always operated as an outsider in a decidedly insider industry. Like any innovator, at times this approach has afforded us massive wins, and at other times, we’ve learned lessons that have helped us learn and improve as a team. An example of this learning curve is a challenge we’ve faced, and are currently tackling head on, RCM, revenue cycle management. While Kindbody’s rapid growth is a huge advantage, it can also come with a price – and the truth is, we grew faster than our backend billing infrastructure was built to keep up with. In talking with industry leaders, there’s always a laugh, followed by a long pause, and then a sympathetic, “Yeah, we experienced the same thing. You will get your arms around it, but it’s going to take awhile.” Our industry is collectively working to solve for the complexities of RCM while we undergo a meaningful transition from self-pay to sponsored fertility care, and here at Kindbody, we’re eager to continue learning from our peers as well as share our lessons as we rapidly catch up to our scale and soon master RCM.
As our growth continues, we’ll face many more lessons learned in the future and you can expect us to keep being open and collaborative in the lessons we’re learning, as we also want to learn from so many of you. So as we get ready to meet one another at ASRM, I’m eager to connect with you all and share that Kindbody is a ready and committed partner to meet the massive demand and lead the national conversation around the future of fertility care. I truly believe this is another new beginning - and you can expect us to get bolder and faster in how we grow and build innovations that democratize care for all - our new goal is simple: ensuring every American with a fertility story can access care from our team that makes their family dreams possible. To get there, we have a lot of work to do and many more partnerships to build.
See you at HLTH! Our Founding Physician and Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Fahimeh Sasan will join the panel “Birthing our Future” to discuss Kindbody’s Doula Program and the future of maternal health. Sunday, October 20, Disco Stage, HLTH Las Vegas, 1:40 - 2:20 PM
Kindbody is presenting at ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo. Learn more about this year's program.
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NEW YORK, September 10, 2024 – Kindbody, the leading national fertility clinic network and global family-building benefits provider for employers, today announced the launch of its #KeepDoorsOpen Campaign. This new initiative shines a spotlight on the importance of accessible reproductive healthcare and calls on companies and individuals to speak up and support equitable family building. The company also announced it has partnered with theSkimm's in-house research agency SKM Insights, dedicated to understanding and serving women, on a State of Women and Fertility Healthcare survey and report. The survey will uncover how access to fertility healthcare is shaping women's approach to the 2024 election.
Kindbody kicked off the campaign today with a social media campaign and microsite, www.kindbody.com/keep-doors-open, with information about how companies and individuals can get involved and speak up about accessible reproductive healthcare and family building.
Infertility is a global health issue that affects one in six people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Despite growing demand for family-building services like in vitro fertilization (IVF), access to these services is a serious issue. “Infertility is widespread, more common than diseases like cancer or diabetes. It does not discriminate, affecting people of every age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, geography, and political ideology,” said Dr. Roohi Jeelani, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist (REI) and Chief Growth Officer at Kindbody. “We believe the path to parenthood is a deeply personal decision that should be made by families, not politicians. It is our hope that this campaign will lead to an open dialogue about access to family building services, like IVF, that will keep the doors open for those who desperately need it.”
The Kindbody survey deployed by SKM Insights will explore women's and families' perspectives on fertility healthcare in the lead-up to the election, and how these views might impact their voting decisions in November. The findings will be released in the State of Women and Fertility Healthcare Report in October 2024.
About Kindbody
Kindbody is the leading national fertility clinic network and global family-building benefits provider for employers offering the full spectrum of reproductive care from preconception to postpartum through menopause. Kindbody is the trusted fertility benefits provider for 121 leading employers, covering 3.1 million lives. Many thousands more receive their fertility care directly from Kindbody throughout the country at signature clinics, mobile clinics, and partner clinics. As the fertility benefits provider, technology platform, and direct provider of care, Kindbody delivers a seamless, integrated experience with superior health outcomes at lower cost, making fertility care more affordable and accessible for all. Kindbody has raised $315 million in debt and equity funding from leading investors including Perceptive Advisors, JP Morgan Chase’s Morgan Health, GV (formerly Google Ventures), RRE Ventures, Claritas Health Ventures, Rock Springs Capital, Distributed Ventures, Whatif Ventures and TQ Ventures. Visit www.kindbody.com. and follow us on Instagram, X, and Linkedin.
About SKM Insights
SKM Insights is theSkimm’s premiere research and creative agency uncovering women's attitudes, behaviors, and aspirations. With 12 years of expertise from theSkimm, SKM Insights helps businesses understand and engage with women more effectively, driving impactful strategies that resonate with this powerful demographic. The research agency addresses the critical data gap that often overlooks women’s unique experiences and needs who historically have been invisible in the numbers that shape our world. Despite influencing 70% of all consumer spending and driving over 80% of purchases, women have been historically underrepresented in key data, affecting areas from car safety to medicine and economic reporting. SKM Insights is committed to closing this gender data gap; to understand the state of women today, in pursuit of a better state of women tomorrow. For more information, visit skmlab.theskimm.com.
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Contact: Margaret Ryan
Kindbody
press@kindbody.com
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NEW YORK, August 28, 2024 – Kindbody, the leading national fertility clinic network and global family-building benefits provider for employers, today announced the opening of a new clinic in San Diego, its sixth California location. The announcement comes at a time of extraordinary growth for the company which owns and operates 36 clinics nationwide, including state-of-the-art fertility clinics and IVF labs in Santa Monica, Newport Beach, Los Altos/Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek/East Bay. Kindbody San Diego was built to meet the growing demand for comprehensive fertility and family-building benefits by local employers, including Kindbody client California Schools VEBA (VEBA), which serves 73 public sector employers in the region, covering more than 153,000 lives. In addition to California Schools VEBA, Kindbody serves 76 large employers in the region, covering more than 23,000 lives. Kindbody San Diego is led by Dr. Lauren W. Sundheimer, a double-board certified fertility specialist in both reproductive endocrinology and obstetrics and gynecology.
“Forward-thinking employers recognize that offering comprehensive, accessible, high-quality fertility care builds inclusive cultures, attracts and keeps top talent, and has a lifelong impact for their employees,” said Gina Bruzzichesi, President of Kindbody. “Bringing a Kindbody location to the area enables them to provide a premium fertility and family-building benefit with significant cost savings, as a result of working directly with the provider. We look forward to serving VEBA and the entire San Diego community for years to come.”
Kindbody San Diego is located at 4150 Regents Park Row, Suite 321. Kindbody’s clinically-managed program covers the full-spectrum of reproductive health, including both female and male fertility, which encompasses fertility assessments and education, fertility preservation, genetic testing, in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor and surrogacy services, and adoption, as well as a full continuum of reproductive care including physical, mental, and emotional support.
Laura Josh, General Manager of California Schools VEBA, emphasized the importance of accessible family-building benefits for public sector employees stating, "Historically, fertility and family-building benefits have been out of reach for many public sector workers. VEBA is proud to partner with Kindbody to change that, providing our members with equitable and inclusive family planning care. Our education and public service employees dedicate their lives to taking care of other people’s families, and through this partnership, VEBA is making sure they have access to the resources and support they need to build and care for their own families, every step of the way."
Lauren W. Sundheimer, MD, MS, FACOG is a double board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She is passionate about applying science to help patients achieve their dream of building a family. Dr. Sundheimer is an Orange County native and developed a dedication to women’s health while in medical school at University of California, Irvine. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UCLA Medical Center. Joining Kindbody from CCRM Fertility, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of California, San Diego, where she also completed a highly competitive joint Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program in Biology. During her medical career, Dr. Sundheimer has performed considerable research in the area of reproductive health. Dr. Sundheimer is accepting new patients.
Kindbody owns and operates 36 signature clinics throughout the U.S. in Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. To schedule an appointment, visit kindbody.com/book. Employers who wish to learn more about how Kindbody delivers the best patient experience and outcomes while reducing healthcare costs can contact solutions@kindbody.com.
About California Schools VEBA
For over 30 years, California Schools VEBA (“VEBA”) has harnessed the collective strength of our members to provide quality, cost-effective health care benefits and resources for public sector employees throughout California. With strong advocacy and equitable services, VEBA administers health care benefits and programs for more than 153,000 members from over 73 employers and school districts. California Schools VEBA is a 501c(9) health care trust, governed by a Board of Directors. VEBA strives for efficient operations and administration of all programs and actively pursues legislative reforms that revolutionize access to health care benefits in groundbreaking ways. Our aim is to help our members and their families secure effective, high-quality, accessible care at a price they can afford. Learn more at www.vebaonline.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Kindbody
Kindbody is the leading national fertility clinic network and global family-building benefits provider for employers offering the full spectrum of reproductive care from preconception to postpartum through menopause. Kindbody is the trusted fertility benefits provider for 121 leading employers, covering 3.1 million lives. Many thousands more receive their fertility care directly from Kindbody throughout the country at signature clinics, mobile clinics, and partner clinics. As the fertility benefits provider, technology platform, and direct provider of care, Kindbody delivers a seamless, integrated experience with superior health outcomes at lower cost, making fertility care more affordable and accessible for all. Kindbody has raised $315 million in debt and equity funding from leading investors including Perceptive Advisors, JP Morgan Chase’s Morgan Health, GV (formerly Google Ventures), RRE Ventures, Claritas Health Ventures, Rock Springs Capital, Distributed Ventures, Whatif Ventures and TQ Ventures. Visit www.kindbody.com. and follow us on Instagram, X, and Linkedin.
" ["post_title"]=> string(122) "Kindbody Opens in San Diego Bringing Access to High-Touch Fertility Care to Employers and Consumers in Southern California" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(4) "open" ["ping_status"]=> string(4) "open" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(122) "kindbody-opens-in-san-diego-bringing-access-to-high-touch-fertility-care-to-employers-and-consumers-in-southern-california" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2024-08-28 12:17:10" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-08-28 16:17:10" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(28) "https://kindbody.com/?p=9691" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(4) "post" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [4]=> object(WP_Post)#4880 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(9670) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "85" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2024-08-23 14:16:35" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-08-23 18:16:35" ["post_content"]=> string(5558) "If there was ever a doubt in any one’s mind of the demand and passion for protecting all paths to family building, this week’s electric conversation in Chicago proved a huge point: IVF and fertility care are a central part of our healthcare ecosystem and are here to stay. The demand for fertility care is decidedly non-partisan: no matter their political persuasion, 1 in 6 people worldwide will face a fertility issue on their path to building their family, and as we have seen all week, the conversation that was once deeply personal and even stigmatized has now become public and championed in front of the country.
This is a watershed moment for all of us working in fertility, and I feel it deeply as an early innovator in the industry, and a grateful IVF patient myself. This year marks my 15th year of building fertility companies (I was lucky to start two prior to Kindbody: Fertility Authority and Progyny). When I founded Kindbody six years ago, our mission was simple: to make reproductive healthcare available to everyone, not just a privileged few. Since then, we’ve built over 30 clinics, served thousands of patients who otherwise would not have had fertility access, and most importantly, created thousands of families across the U.S. - many of whom credit us with creating an opportunity they never would have had.
When we started Kindbody, infertility and IVF were rarely talked about openly. Today these topics make headlines daily and the entire country, if not the world, is paying very close attention. Kindbody has played a pivotal role in removing the stigma of infertility and bringing these important conversations out in the open, and I’m incredibly proud of our impact - and excited to take it further. It’s clear there’s a new chapter at our fingertips. With this national conversation and record rates of demand, the time is now to double down on our mission for equitable access to reproductive healthcare. As we enter this next chapter, I wanted to take some time to reflect on Kindbody’s growth and our plans for the future.
As we meet this new chapter, you can expect Kindbody to stick to what we know best: boldly and unapologetically challenging the status quo to transform the industry. The truth is, from our founding moments to today, we’ve always operated as an outsider in a decidedly insider industry. Like any innovator, at times this approach has afforded us massive wins (such as: no one else has built and operated this many clinics in a short few years), and at other times, we’ve learned lessons through mistakes. I’m proud of both sides of our story, and we’ll remain a transparent voice in the market (see recent chat with Fertility Bridge is a great example) as we want change to catch on everywhere to better serve future fertility patients.
Being a first mover in any industry invites critics, and Kindbody is no exception as an innovator and disruptor. We know our bold moves have left people with some questions, and as I’ve come back into the CEO seat, I’m eager to share more with our clients, partners and peers about what’s happening at Kindbody on a regular basis.
Since I rejoined as CEO, we’ve had huge wins here at Kindbody. A couple of years into our integration of our acquisition of Vios, we’ve made huge strides to combine and optimize our shared clinic footprint as well as right-size all aspects of our operations to drive the best patient experience at an efficiency that allows us to keep growing to meet the needs of more patients in new regions. We’ve consolidated or closed clinics based on the needs of our patients and clients, and we’re continuing to open new ones to reach patients in new markets. Next week, we will announce the opening of a new San Diego clinic and we will open Miami and Charlotte before the end of the year.
All of these moves and innovations have put us in a position that makes me more excited than ever. As we near the end of 2024, Kindbody is in the best position possible to meet today’s massive demand and lead the national conversation around the future of fertility care. It’s wild to say, but I truly believe this is another new beginning - and you can expect us to get bolder and faster in how we grow and build innovations that democratize care for all - our new goal is simple: ensuring every American with a fertility story can access care from our team that makes their family dreams possible. To get there, we have a lot of work to do and many more partnerships to build.
" ["post_title"]=> string(77) "IVF has taken Center Stage - and Kindbody is ready to Drive its Bright Future" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(4) "open" ["ping_status"]=> string(4) "open" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(38) "letter-from-ceo-furture-fertility-care" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2024-08-28 14:29:23" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-08-28 18:29:23" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(28) "https://kindbody.com/?p=9670" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(4) "post" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [5]=> object(WP_Post)#16445 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(8467) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "1" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2024-08-12 20:21:56" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-08-13 00:21:56" ["post_content"]=> string(5771) "The problem:
Infertility is common. One in six people are affected by infertility in the U.S., outpacing diabetes and cancer. 63% of LGBTQ Millennials are considering expanding their families and may require assisted reproductive technology (ART) to do so. High-quality reproductive healthcare is critical healthcare, but it’s inequitable, expensive, and inaccessible to most. It’s no surprise that Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, heard from its associates that improved access to fertility, surrogacy, and adoption support is a priority for them and their families. Walmart set out to solve this problem for its 1.6 million associates with a fertility and family-building benefit solution that would align with the cornerstone of their strategy:
- the highest quality care
- the lowest possible price - nationalized case rates
- equitable access to Walmart's diverse population across the U.S. and Puerto Rico
The solution:
Walmart named Kindbody as its Fertility Center of Excellence (COE) for family-building in September 2022. Eligible Walmart associates, partners, spouses, and dependents receive $20,000 for fertility treatments, donor egg or sperm, and fertility medications. Eligible associates also have access to reimbursement of up to $20,000 for surrogacy and adoption services.
The COE for fertility and family-building builds on Walmart’s proven COE model, which provides benefit support and coverage for certain heart, spine and joint surgeries and cancer treatments, in partnership with some of the best healthcare providers and facilities in the country. At the heart of the COE is Walmart’s commitment to increasing access to some of the best specialists and facilities in the country to ensure its associates have the highest quality care for complex conditions.
In 2024 Kindbody grew its partnership with Walmart to give fertility and family-building care access to 17,000 Walmart associates who live in Puerto Rico, where access to care is scarce and very expensive. Walmart covers airfare to Kindbody clinics and lodging for Walmart associates in Puerto Rico as part of the program. Kindbody also launched a doula program that connects Walmart employees to certified doulas across the country. Kindbody’s doula program is transformational because the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is an epidemic. It is 3x higher than high-income countries, despite the fact that the U.S. spends 40% more on healthcare per person than any other country in the world. Kindbody’s doula program connects every Walmart employee with a DONA certified doula (DONA International is the leader in evidence-based doula training, certification and continuing education) wherever they live, which in turn reduces risk, improves compliance to care, and addresses issues like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, all of which will result in better health outcomes for both mom and baby.
Kindbody’s approach:
Kindbody is the only fertility benefits provider that is in the provision of care. As the direct provider of clinical care, Kindbody is uniquely positioned to provide a seamless continuum of care, decrease cost, improve patient experience, and deliver better health outcomes. Walmart associates have access to Kindbody’s network of 32 state-of-the-art clinics nationwide, including a new clinic and in vitro fertilization (IVF) lab in Arkansas, home to Walmart headquarters.
Kindbody delivers superior clinical outcomes, exceptional patient experience, and decreases cost through:
- A broad spectrum of care in modalities to serve associates when and where they need it through virtual appointments, Kindbody signature clinics, and at-home testing.
- Proprietary technology that combines online scheduling for virtual and in-person appointments and a patient portal and electronic medical record (EMR) for increased standardization of care.
- A national bundled payment model that aligns incentives and provides equitable benefits to Walmart’s diverse workforce, resulting in more than 20-30%+ cost savings.
- State-of-art clinics and IVF labs, veteran clinical leadership, and industry-leading success rates including pregnancy rates per IVF transfer that are 30% higher than the national average and a 98% single embryo transfer rate.
- A delightful patient experience with a net promoter score (NPS) that is consistently 88 or higher.
- Fertility and family-building benefits that go beyond a navigation platform. Kindbody provides associates with clinical visits in the comfort of their homes, no matter where they are, profoundly impacting the life of associates and their families.
In Partnership with theSkimm's Research Agency, SKM Insights, National Survey Reveals How IVF and Fertility Healthcare Access Could Influence 2024 Election
NEW YORK, October 21, 2024 – Kindbody, the leading national fertility clinic network and global family-building benefits provider for employers, today released its 2024 State of Women and Fertility Healthcare Report. The landmark study, available at kindbody.com/state-of-fertility-healthcare, delves into how reproductive healthcare, particularly fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF), is shaping women's perspectives and influencing their votes ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The report provides critical insights into the emotions, concerns, and voting behaviors of women, highlighting how access to fertility healthcare is poised to influence the political landscape. Notably, the report found that one in two U.S. women are willing to cross party lines to vote for candidates who will protect access to reproductive healthcare services, indicating access to fertility care is a factor that could help determine the outcome of the election.
The survey, conducted in September 2024 with theSkimm's in-house research agency SKM Insights, revealed that reproductive healthcare is a top concern for women, with 92% of respondents considering it a priority and 75% indicating that a candidate’s stance on the issue will influence their vote. Notably, 51% of women also indicated they would be willing to cross party lines to vote for candidates who will vote to protect access to reproductive healthcare services like IVF. The report also highlights the growing impact of reproductive healthcare access on employment decisions. A staggering 41% of respondents said they would consider switching jobs to an employer that provides travel benefits for fertility treatments. This signals the increasing importance of corporate responsibility in supporting reproductive healthcare access.
These findings come at a pivotal moment in the national dialogue, as legislative decisions surrounding reproductive healthcare and IVF continue to dominate the political conversation.
Key Findings:
- 92% of respondents consider reproductive healthcare a significant or top priority.
- 75% said a candidate's stance on reproductive healthcare would influence their vote.
- 65% expressed significant concerns about potential restrictions on services like IVF.
- 51% are willing to cross party lines to vote for candidates who will protect access to reproductive healthcare services.
- 50% would travel to another state, and 24% would consider relocating to a state with better fertility healthcare access.
- 41% said they would consider switching jobs to an employer that provides travel benefits for fertility treatments.
"Women are deeply concerned about the possibility of restricted access to fertility treatments, particularly in light of recent legal challenges. It's not just about family building; this issue impacts mental and emotional health, career decisions, and even political activism," said Dr. Roohi Jeelani, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Chief Medical Officer, Growth at Kindbody. "The findings of this report make it clear that women are ready to take action—whether it's at the polls, through their employers, or even by relocating—to protect their reproductive health."
This report is a vital resource for policymakers, employers, and healthcare providers who are committed to ensuring that women have access to the fertility healthcare they need. For more information, visit kindbody.com/state-of-fertility-healthcare or Kindbody on social media for the latest updates.
About Kindbody
Kindbody is the leading national fertility clinic network and global family-building benefits provider for employers offering the full spectrum of reproductive care from preconception to postpartum through menopause. Kindbody is the trusted fertility benefits provider for 121 leading employers, covering 3.1 million lives. Many thousands more receive their fertility care directly from Kindbody throughout the country at signature clinics, mobile clinics, and partner clinics. As the fertility benefits provider, technology platform, and direct provider of care, Kindbody delivers a seamless, integrated experience with superior health outcomes at lower cost, making fertility care more affordable and accessible for all. Kindbody has raised $315 million in debt and equity funding from leading investors including Perceptive Advisors, JP Morgan Chase's Morgan Health, GV (formerly Google Ventures), RRE Ventures, Claritas Health Ventures, Rock Springs Capital, Distributed Ventures, Whatif Ventures and TQ Ventures. Visit www.kindbody.com and follow us on Instagram, X, and Linkedin.
About SKM Insights
SKM Insights is theSkimm's premiere research and creative agency uncovering women's attitudes, behaviors, and aspirations. With 12 years of expertise from theSkimm, SKM Insights helps businesses understand and engage with women more effectively, driving impactful strategies that resonate with this powerful demographic. The research agency addresses the critical data gap that often overlooks women's unique experiences and needs who historically have been invisible in the numbers that shape our world. Despite influencing 70% of all consumer spending and driving over 80% of purchases, women have been historically underrepresented in key data, affecting areas from car safety to medicine and economic reporting. SKM Insights is committed to closing this gender data gap; to understand the state of women today, in pursuit of a better state of women tomorrow. For more information, visit skmlab.theskimm.com.
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