How health insurance affects infertility treatment and birth outcomes
How Health Insurance Benefit Design Affects Infertility Treatment and Birth Outcomes
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11196071
This study looks at how different health insurance plans affect choices people make about in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfers, with the goal of finding the best coverage options to help those struggling with infertility have healthy pregnancies.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11196071 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of health insurance benefit designs on infertility treatment, particularly in vitro fertilization (IVF). It aims to understand how different insurance coverage options influence patient decisions regarding embryo transfers, which can significantly affect birth outcomes. By analyzing various IVF benefit structures, the study seeks to identify the most effective designs that promote healthy pregnancies while minimizing risks associated with multiple births. The findings could help shape future insurance policies to better support individuals facing infertility.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals or couples experiencing infertility who are considering or undergoing in vitro fertilization.
Not a fit: Patients who are not seeking infertility treatment or who do not have access to IVF services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health insurance policies that enhance the safety and effectiveness of infertility treatments for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that well-designed insurance benefits can positively influence treatment outcomes in various medical fields, suggesting potential success for this approach in infertility treatment.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DUPREE, JAMES M — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: DUPREE, JAMES M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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