Summary
The White House plans to announce new measures to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable. This includes potentially using a "most favored nation" policy to lower drug prices, aligning with President Trump's goals to reduce medication costs and support IVF access.
Key Facts
- The White House announcement focuses on making IVF treatments more accessible.
- IVF often costs between $12,000 and $25,000 per cycle and is not always covered by insurance.
- President Trump supports reducing drug prices and expanding IVF availability.
- IVFs involve creating extra embryos, which some see as controversial.
- There is debate among conservative groups about regulating IVF due to embryo use.
- President Trump wants drug firms to adopt a pricing strategy known as "most favored nation."
- Agreements have been made with companies like Pfizer and Astra Zeneca.
- As of February, discussions on covering IVF costs by the government or insurers remain unaddressed.
