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NEWS
The RMA of New York Long Island in-network insurance plans list is as
follows:
- New York Hotel Trades Council
- New York State Empire Plan for Government Employees
(RMA of New York recognized as site of excellence)
- Oxford (OXF) Freedom
- United (UHC) HealthCare
- United Healthcare (UHC) for Mount Sinai Hospital Employees
The extent of coverage, benefits, referral and authorization process vary from policy to policy. It is important that you understand what is covered before you begin treatment, or what the necessary requirements are to get the maximum reimbursement. RMA of New York’s finance department can help you understand your individual benefit.
RMA of New York also works with out-of-network benefits and offers a
variety of finance and discount programs. To view these options, please
click
here.
RMA of New York Publishes Study on Reducing Multiples
Resulting From IVF
In the competitive IVF industry we live in today, there are IVF centers
out there that may, in an attempt to improve apparent success rates,
transfer a greater number of embryos. The actual physical, emotional, and
financial costs of this strategy may be far greater than realized because of
the increased morbidity that is associated with multiple pregnancies. Given
that multiple gestation is the greatest risk factor for premature delivery,
it is logical to conclude that a cavalier attitude toward multiples will
lead to significant future neonatal morbidity, if not mortality.
The current method of calculating IVF success rates considers multiple
gestations and prematurely delivered infants to be successes, rather than
failures. Patients may see multiple births as an acceptable outcome and may
even construe multiple gestations as actualizing a better return on their
financial investment. They may be less aware about the greater risk of
neonatal morbidity and pregnancy loss. When patients evaluate IVF programs
on the basis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-reported data,
they may conclude that a program with a higher success rate may be
preferable to a program with a reduced success rate, even if the latter
program has a very low multiple-pregnancy rate.
For the purposes of the study, RMA of New York chose to evaluate how
reclassifying IVF success would change the current way we perceive programs.
By incorporating higher order multiple gestation rates into the calculation
of success rates, we attempted
To access the full article, click
here.
An Exclusive Look Inside RMA of New York's IVF
Laboratory
RMA of New York recently released an extensive rare view into fertilization,
embryo development, and laboratory procedures performed during an IVF cycle.
Take an exclusive look inside one of the most advanced, state-of-the-art in
vitro fertilization (IVF) laboratories to see how RMA of New York performs IVF
and other advanced reproductive technologies using strict identification
standards. Medical and laboratory video footage documents egg retrieval,
insemination, embryo development from cleavage stage (day 2-3) to blastocyst
stage (day 5-6), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), assisted hatching,
embryo transfer and embryo cryopreservation.
To view the You Tub Video, click on the image below.
RMA of New York Participates in HOPE Study for Egg
Freezing Patients
RMA of New York
is participating in EMD Serono's Human Oocyte Preservation Experience (HOPE) Registry, an observational study undertaken to evaluate the safety and efficacy of oocyte
cryopreservation echniques.
The HOPE Registry aims to track the outcome of oocyte cryopreservation cycles
from participating cycles around the country and to validate the efficacy of
the different techniques used to freeze and thaw eggs. Results of safety and
efficacy of egg freezing techniques along with pregnancy outcomes resultant
from the thawing of cryopreserved eggs will be published for public access
upon completion of the study.
Stated Dr. Alan Copperman in a press release: "We need to validate the safety and efficacy of egg freezing for it to become a more widely available option for women who for a variety of reasons would like to preserve their fertility. The HOPE Registry is an exciting vehicle that will assist us in the evidence-gathering process and will facilitate the furthering of the science and the acceptance of oocyte
cryopreservation as an effective clinical practice."
If you would like to know more about oocyte cryopreservation and the HOPE
Study, please contact coordinator Lisa at
luberti@rmany.com.
Dr. Natan Bar-Chama Elected to Serve on Board of
Directors of the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction
RMA of New York's urologist
Dr.
Natan-Bar Chama
recently joined the Board of Directors of the
Society for the Study of Male
Reproduction (SSMR). SSMR is a national professional organization
dedicated to encouraging the study, elevating the practice, and improving
the quality of care for the subfertile male.
CNN News Article: How to Have a Baby When It's Not So
Simple
 To read the article, click on the icon.
New York Magazine Selects RMA Physicians To Be
Included In Their Best Doctors Edition for 7th Consecutive Year
We are pleased to announce once again that our physicians are listed as
being some of the best fertility specialists in New York State. Click on the
icon below to access the full list.
RMA of New York Partners Selected in 2008 New York Super
Doctors Issue The four partners of RMA of New York- Drs. Alan Copperman,
Lawrence Grunfeld, Tanmoy Mukherjee, and Benjamin Sandler - have been
included in 2008 New York Super Doctors issue. This New York
SuperDocs list nominates only 5% of the New York physician population
as being top in their field. Click the icon below to access the Reproductive
Endocrinology Super Doctors List.
Marie Claire Magazine Writer Writes About Her Egg
Freezing Experience at RMA of New York and appears on Fox's Mike and Juliet
Show
April 2008
Marie Claire writer and RMA of New York Patient Sarah Elizabeth
Richards talks about her personal experience in freezing her eggs. Click
here to read the article.
Dr. Jeffrey Klein Now Offering Patient Consultations
at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital
RMA of New York is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeffrey Klein, Medical
Director of
RMA of New York
Westchester, has gained privileges at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital (SLCH)
and is offering his medical expertise to the community of Mid-Hudson Valley. Dr.
Klein will be seeing patients at 21 Laurel Avenue at the Cornwall Medical
Pavilion. Those who wish to make an appointment at SLCH should call (914)
997-6200.
"We're proud to welcome Dr. Klein, who brings extensive experience and an
impressive record of success in the specialty of
infertility to our medical staff," said Christine Jelalian,
M.D., SLCH Medical Director. "This initiative is another example of SLCH's
continued commitment to increase access to physicians in much-needed medical
specialties while enhancing facilities, programs and services in our region."
SLCH is a clinical affiliate of Mount Sinai Hospital and has campuses in
Newburgh and Cornwall. To visit SLCH's website,
click here. To
read the press release announcing Dr. Klein's new affiliation with SLCH,
click here.
Wall Street Journal Article: Why Some Single Women Choose to
Freeze Their Eggs
February 14, 2008; Page D1
Click the icon to access the article.
Fox News Channel Interviews Dr. Natan Bar-Chama on the
Potential Perils a Cell Phone May Pose on a Male's Fertility
Dr. Natan Bar-Chama was interviewed
live on Fox News Channel discussing a new study that suggests that the
electromagnetic waves transmitted from cell phones may be causing low sperm
counts in men and lowering their fertility.
Dr. Ruman Returns to Long Island
RMA of New York is pleased to return Jane Ruman, MD to provide infertility
and IVF services to the Long Island community. Dr. Ruman developed a loyal
patient base during her tenure on Long Island and has quickly gained an equally
popular reputation with our patients when she joined our team last year in
Manhattan. While she will continue to practice in our Manhattan location and in
Astoria, Dr. Ruman will further expand her services and see patients in our
Garden City office. For further information on Dr. Ruman,
click here. To make an appointment with Dr. Ruman in Garden City, call
516-746-3633 or fill out our
online appointment form.
Westchester Magazine Lists Dr. Jeffrey Klein in its Annual
Top Doctors Issue
Westchester Magazine selected Dr. Klein, medical director of RMA of New York
Westchester, as one of the best in the county based on Castle Connolly's 2007
Top Doctors List. Westchester includes 1,920 licensed doctors and of those, only
164 were recognized as the "cream of Westchester's medical crop." Of the many
reproductive endocrinologists practicing in Westchester, only two made the cut.
Click on the icon below to view Westchester Magazine's 2007 Top Doctors 2007
list.
Dr. Alan Copperman Appears on Fox's Mike & Juliet Show to
Discuss Recent Popularity of IVF Vacations
"IVF Vacations", offered by several overseas infertility
centers providing treatment at a lower cost, has been in the media spotlight
lately. RMA of New York's Dr. Alan Copperman appeared on Fox's Mike and Juliet
Show to discuss the benefits and risks of considering IVF treatment in another
country.
Dr. Lawrence Grunfeld Talks to CBS' The Early Show about PGD
Dr. Grunfeld sat with The Early Show's Hannah Storm to discuss a recent
study on PGD, which cited that embryo screening may decrease fertility rates
for older women.
RMA Physicians Listed Once Again in New York Magazines Best
Doctors of 2007 Issue
"One of Life's Most Important Questions :how to find a first-rate specialist
when you need one. Our tenth annual Best Doctor's List is a fine place to start"
- New York Magazine. Click on the icon below to access the full list.
RMA of New York Expands to Mexico
RMA International Mexico Now Open!
RMA of New York is pleased to announce the opening of Reproductive Medicine
Associates International. Due to the increasing demand for our services from
Mexico residents, RMA of New York has made the decision to open a satellite
office in Mexico City. Rather than staying in New York City for the duration of
treatment, patients may stay in Manhattan for the initial consultation in the
IVF retrieval/transfer procedure. All monitoring, blood-work, and ultrasounds
will be done at the RMA International Mexico Office. Videoconference
consultations will also be offered for those wishing to travel to New York only
for the IVF retrieval/transfer procedure.
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please contact RMA
International at 011-52-55-2167-2515.
RMA Mexico Internacional Esta Abierto!
RMA of New York se complace en anunciar la apertura de Reproductive Medicine
Associates International -Mexico. Debido a la creciente demanda de nuestros
servicios por parte de los residentes de Mexico, RMA of New York ha tomado la
decision de abrir una oficina satelite en Mexico D.F. para conveniencia de
nuestros pacientes. Nuestros pacientes no necesitaran quedarse en Nueva York
durante todo el tratamiento, solamente tendran que acudir para la consulta
inical y para el procedimiento de la aspiracion de ovulos y transferencia
embrionaria. El monitoreo, que incluye examenes de sangre y ultrasonidos, se
realizara en la oficina RMA International -Mexico, y Consultas atravez de
videoconferencias tambien seran ofrecidas a los pacientes que no puedan acudir a
Nueva York para la consulta inicial.
Si esta interesado/a en hacer una cita se puede comunicar a RMA Internacional
Mexico al 011-52-55-2167-2515.
Reproductive Medicine Associates International Mexico, S.C.
Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1232, Oficina 1213
Colonia Lomas de Bezares
Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo
Mexico, Distrito Federal 11910
Tel: 011-52-55-2167-2515
Fax: 011-52-55-2167-6434
RMA of New York Physicians Make New York Magazine's 2006
Best Doctors List Cited as a "cut above", the physicians at RMA of New York
have again made the list of New York Magazine Best Doctors Edition.
View the 2006 list by clicking on the icon below.
Reproductive Endocrinologist Benjamin Sandler, MD Recognized
as Top Latino Physician in New York
Dr. Sandler was one of few physicians selected in the
Latino Leader Magazine's
April-May 2006 feature "New York's Finest." This article focused on "some of the
most prominent and distinguished Latino physicians in New York City", who on a
daily basis change lives of members of the community.
RMA of New York Physicians Make New York Magazine's 2005
Best Doctors List
New York Magazine has once again recognized the physicians at Reproductive
Medicine Associates of New York for being leaders in the fertility specialist
fields of reproductive endocrinology, obstetrics and gynecology, and urology.
Click the icon below for the 2005 list.
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