An employer's experience with infertility coverage: a case study

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An employer's experience with infertility coverage: a case study Kaylen Silverberg, M.D., Dennis Meletiche, Pharm.D., Gina Del Rosario, M.P.A.  Fertility and Sterility  Volume 92, Issue 6, Pages 2103-2105 (December 2009) DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.05.081 Copyright © 2009 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 The cost to the employer of medical and drug treatment for infertility. Net paid, 2003–2005. Fertility and Sterility 2009 92, 2103-2105DOI: (10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.05.081) Copyright © 2009 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Terms and Conditions