Why Self-Insured Employers Care About IVF Outcomes

Send us Fan MailA triplet birth in the United States costs roughly $577,000. A twin birth runs about $155,000. For a self-insured employer, that cost hits the bottom line directly.In this clip from our episode “Making Fertility Benefits An Employer Priority”, host David E. Williams and David Stern, CEO of Kindbody, break down how Kindbody puts skin in the game with employers through contractual guarantees on multiple birth rates, miscarriage rates, and time to care.Listen to the full episode here🎙️⚕️ABOUT DAVID STERNDavid Stern has over 30 years of women's health experience with a career focused primarily on the fertility industry. Most recently he served as CEO of Boston IVF, one of the largest IVF center networks in the United States, which became part of IVIRMA Global, the largest fertility group in the world, in 2024. Prior to that he was CEO of Symbiomix Therapeutics, leading the company from development stage through commercial launch before its acquisition by Lupin Pharmaceuticals in 2017. He has held executive roles at Merck Serono as SVP and Head of the Global Fertility Business Franchise, and has built commercial teams and partnerships at Celmatix, Ohana, and OvaScience. He also served on the board of California Cryobank and began his career in women's health at Organon Pharmaceutics. He holds an MBA from the F.W. Olin School of Business at Babson College and a BS in Biology from Brandeis University.🎙️⚕️ABOUT HEALTH BIZ PODCASTHealthBiz is a CareTalk podcast that delivers in-depth interviews on healthcare business, technology, and policy with entrepreneurs and CEOs. Host David E. Williams — president of the healthcare strategy consulting boutique Health Business Group — is also a board member, investor in private healthcare companies, and author of the Health Business Blog. Known for his strategic insights and sharp humor, David offers a refreshing break from the usual healthcare industry BS.Need a Strategy Partner?For over 20 years, Health Business Group has helped healthcare software companies, tech-enabled services businesses, life sciences companies, and payers make smarter strategic decisions. Led by podcast host David Williams, the firm advises clients on sharpening AI positioning, entering new segments, and building commercial strategies for value-based care. See examples of our work at healthbusinessgroup.com/GET IN TOUCHFollow CareTalk on LinkedInBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSupport the show⚙️CareTalk:  Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.