REACH Announces New Financing for Fertility Treatments

(November 30, 2009) – REACH Reproductive Endocrinology Associates of Charlotte, today announced their partnership with Springstone Financial LLC to provide patients with improved financing options to fund IVF procedures and certain other fertility treatments. Financing programs are available to REACH and all IntegraMed Fertility Network patients immediately.
 
“At REACH we understand that many patients do not have insurance coverage for assisted reproductive technology (e.g. IVF), and that financial anxiety can complicate the decision to pursue needed treatment,” said Dr. Richard Wing of REACH. “Many infertility patients drop out of treatment too early due to financial concerns. Programs like our Attain TM IVF Refund and Multi-Cycle Discount Programs are designed to increase patients’ opportunities to have a baby—while reducing the stress associated with the cost of IVF. And the new financing program through Springstone Financial expands patient access to IVF and the Attain TM IVF Programs.”

Financing through Springstone is offered exclusively in Charlotte at REACH. Working with Springstone Financial, REACH will be offering low-interest and flexible financing options for all types of fertility treatments and AttainTM IVF Programs.  A few of the flexible options include:  fixed rate plans starting at 5.99% APR, covering treatments ranging from $2,000-$40,000 and no up-front payment needed to get started.  All supported by enhanced customer service, on-line capabilities, and consumer friendly terms.
 
Pamela Schumann, President of the Consumer Services Division of IntegraMed, commented, “Our decision to partner with Springstone in bringing this one-of-kind program to market was largely based on their experience as well as their commitment to find creative ways to help patients receive the care they deserve. Springstone offers generous credit lines, highly competitive rates and a wide array of finance plans, all things we wanted to have built into our offering.”
 
Attain IVF Refund participants pay one discounted fee for up to six tries and guarantees patients a baby, or most of their money back, up to 70 percent or more. Patients who commit to multiple IVF cycles can more than double their chances of pregnancy. In fact, 60 percent of IVF patients under the age of 35, and almost 70 percent of patients age 35-37 may need more than one IVF cycle to have a baby. Most importantly, nationwide, 75 percent of those patients that complete the Attain IVF Refund Program take home a baby.
 
Based in Southborough, MA, Springstone is a leading provider of specialty medical financing. Its principals have over a decade of experience in helping thousands of customers significantly improve their lives by making medical procedures a possibility.

About Reproductive Endocrinology Associates of Charlotte (REACH)

REACH is led by a nationally recognized team of six physicians who offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art assistance for infertile couples and women with reproductive endocrine problems. REACH physicians, all long-time practitioners in Charlotte, are widely respected for their superior pregnancy success rates – among the highest in the region ­– and for the finest patient care. REACH is a member of IntegraMed, an exclusive network of fertility practices nationwide. For more information, visit www.REACHdrs.com.

About IntegraMed America, Inc.

IntegraMed America, Inc. manages highly specialized outpatient facilities in emerging, technology-based, niche medical markets and is the leading manager of fertility centers and vein clinics in the United States. IntegraMed supports its provider networks with clinical and business information systems, marketing and sales, facilities and operations management, finance and accounting, human resources, legal, risk management and quality assurance services. IntegraMed also offers treatment-financing programs for self-pay patients.

IntegraMed’s fertility network is the nation’s largest fertility network, comprised of 36 contracted centers with over 100 locations in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly one of every four IVF procedures in the U.S. is performed in an IntegraMed network fertility practice. The IntegraMed Vein Care network is the leading provider of varicose vein care services in the US, operating 34 centers in 13 states, principally in the Midwest and South.