Data Methodology

Data sources

CDC/NASS records provide clinic identity and reported treatment outcomes. Clinic websites supply services, prices, specialists, and appointment information. State insurance summaries use the cited government and coverage resources. Sources and observation dates remain attached to the information we use; open the source list on a page to check them.

A network service or price does not automatically apply at every location. Missing information means we have not established it, not that the clinic lacks that service. Directory tables state their ordering and are not clinical rankings.

Pricing

We use publicly posted clinic or network prices. Exact prices, starting prices, and ranges stay distinct. Each offer keeps its treatment, date, location or network scope, billing basis, and stated inclusions and exclusions. Unknown medication or laboratory charges remain unknown; we do not estimate missing fees or calculate a presumed final bill.

Identical network offers are counted once in treatment-level tables. Prices can change, and patients need different care. Ask for an itemized estimate that covers medication, testing, anesthesia, monitoring, laboratory work, transfer, freezing, and storage.

Success rates

CDC/NASS results describe past patients in the reporting year shown. A live-birth rate is tied to its age group, egg source, and denominator. Per intended retrieval includes treatment started with the intention of retrieving eggs; per transfer counts embryo-transfer procedures. They answer different questions and should not be substituted for each other.

The comparison measure uses patients under 35, their own eggs, and live births per intended retrieval. Missing or suppressed results are not zero. We show a clinic-wide cycle total only when its source and clinic match support that interpretation; a count from a narrower subgroup is not a clinic total.

Age, diagnosis, patient selection, treatment choices, and sample size affect outcomes. These figures are neither a clinic quality score nor a prediction of your chance of success. Ask the clinic which data best match your circumstances.

Insurance law and plan participation

A requirement to offer coverage is different from a requirement to include coverage. Fertility preservation can be required even when routine IVF is not. State pages distinguish these benefits and show the reviewed source and any recorded future changes.

State mandates generally apply to qualifying fully insured plans; self-funded employer plans are generally exempt under ERISA. A clinic listing an insurer or employer benefit does not establish coverage for your particular policy, treatment, physician, or laboratory. Confirm eligibility, prior authorization, and out-of-pocket costs with the insurer and clinic.

Ratings

Google ratings are displayed with their count and attribution. They reflect patient reviews, not a clinical outcome measure. We do not reproduce individual review text. Ratings and treatment outcomes should be considered separately.

Verification and updates

New listings remain unpublished until they pass the publication review. We check identity, location, contact details, and the support for displayed claims. A listing may be useful while optional details are missing. An existing listing with uncertain operating status can remain visible with a clear warning; closed or merged profiles identify that status.

Our editorial review is separate from a clinic confirming its own information. Neither is an endorsement or a medical accreditation. Conflicting claims may be withheld while the rest of a profile remains available. Dates identify the information reviewed, not a promise that every detail is current today.

Corrections

Patients and clinic staff can submit a correction with a supporting source. Submissions are reviewed before changing a public record. We retain the evidence behind accepted decisions and prioritize material errors over filling every optional field.

Independence

Clinics cannot purchase a higher editorial ranking or a favorable description. Listings are research starting points, not recommendations. Our editorial team maintains the directory. Unless expressly stated, content has not been reviewed by a physician or attorney.

See the disclaimer for medical, legal, and insurance limitations.