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Consider IVF cost, efficiency.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
In the early days of in vitro fertilization, low success rates, high financial costs, and possibly questionable success-rate reporting led to increased public scrutiny of assisted reproductive technology programs ("Talk Back Online: Should the government collect individual infertility clinic data on the costs of infertility treatment?" Feb. 15, 2004, p. 24).
The Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act of 1992, authored by then-Rep. (now Sen.) Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), legislated a national database and clinic-specific reporting, the merits of which are still debated. If the law was designed for consumer protection, at least in part, it has failed.
Some couples with a good prognosis for pregnancy must stop short of their goal for financial reasons. Because of the high cost of therapy and the drive toward success, patients and their physicians are more aggressive. This translates into several different costs, not ...
- Johnson City.(Central Texas)
- Texas Adventure Guide Young, Kimberly January 1, 1999 700+ words
...History It's difficult to believe that Johnson City was not named for its most famous son...rural community a short distance from Johnson City that is now part of the LBJ Ranch District...the ultimate politician. * Touring Johnson City serves as headquarters for the LBJ National...
- Tennessee's Most Advanced Meeting and Conference Center Opens in Johnson City;...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 2, 1999 700+ words
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire...will serve the five-state region from Johnson City. During grand opening ceremonies for...Sundquist said, "This new addition to the Johnson City community will provide professional...
- Johnson City Medical Center Begins Offering Einstein Bros. Menu Items at Second...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 27, 2007 700+ words
...to Begin Offering Menu Items in 2007 JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall...Patients, employees and visitors of Johnson City Medical Center now have an even more...Einstein Bros. near the front lobby of Johnson City Medical Center is the 30th license location...
- TENNESSEE RECORDS: FLAP NEWSPAPER SEEKS JOHNSON CITY HOSPITAL'S BOARD MINUTES.
- Magazine article from: Modern Healthcare Moore, J. Duncan, Jr. August 24, 1998 700+ words
Johnson City (Tenn.) Medical Center, which just...purchase for $100 a membership in the Johnson City Medical Center corporation. The corporation...northeastern Tennessee, including Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol. It was forced to retract...
- TENNESSEE RECORDS: FLAP NEWSPAPER SEEKS JOHNSON CITY HOSPITAL'S BOARD MINUTES
- Magazine article from: Modern Healthcare Moore Jr., J. Duncan August 24, 1998 700+ words
Johnson City (Tenn.) Medical Center, which just...purchase for $100 a membership in the Johnson City Medical Center corporation. The corporation...northeastern Tennessee, including Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol. It was forced to retract...
- Mor-Flo Industries donates $10,000 to Johnson City Red Cross to aid fire...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 26, 1989 700+ words
MOR-FLO DONATES $10,000 TO JOHNSON CITY RED CROSS TO AID FIRE VICTIMS; URGES...TENNESSEE CORPORATIONS TO CONTRIBUTE AS WELL JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Dec. 26 /PRNewswire...today donated $10,000 to the Johnson City Chapter of the American Red Cross...
- New Pediatrics Service in Johnson City, Tenn., Tackles After-Hours...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Snyder, Bill April 28, 1997 700+ words
...officer of Columbia North Side Hospital in Johnson City, John B. Crysel says it's time to take...had decided to build a new hospital in Johnson City to compete with the nonprofit Johnson City Medical Center. Earlier this year, the...
- US LEC Brings Service to Johnson City, Tennessee.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 30, 2000 700+ words
...provides voice and data services to Johnson City, Tennessee. US LEC has successfully...Chattanooga and Knoxville. Customers in Johnson City are being served from US LEC's switch...customers throughout US LEC's network. "Johnson City is a natural extension of US LEC's...