MedPage Today February 21, 2025
Joyce Frieden

— Trump administration could do more to help federal workers get access to the procedure

Healthcare groups whose members treat patients with infertility are somewhat pleased with President Trump’s executive order aimed at increasing access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), but several organizations say the order doesn’t go far enough.

The order, signed by President Trump on Tuesday, states, “Today, many hopeful couples dream of starting a family, but as many as one in seven are unable to conceive a child. Despite their hopes and efforts, infertility struggles can make conception difficult, turning what should be a joyful experience into an emotional and financial struggle … To support American families, it is the policy of my administration to ensure reliable...

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