Date
Specialists In Reproductive
Medicine & Surgery, P.A.
www.DreamABaby.com • [email protected]
Excellence, Experience & Ethics
Gestational Surrogacy
Price List (2016)
We here at Specialists in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery, P.A., (SRMS) want to offer you a "Dreamy"
option that will make it easier for you to achieve your goals of building your family. We call it our "Dream
Discount Plus Program" offering 20%/30%/40%/50% off of our 2014 prices for nearly all of your Assisted
Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures! Below is a breakdown of the estimated self-pay costs of our
Gestational Surrogacy procedure under our new "Dream Discount Plus Program:"
ART Procedures
Dream Discount Plus Program
30% Off
40% Off
50% Off
Gestational Surrogacy
(2014 fees: $19,800)
The fees subject to the Dream Discount Program are highlighted Red in this Price List.
General:
The following are the charges incurred during a Gestational Surrogacy procedure. We have done our very
best to estimate the charges accurately, although patient variance will often occur.
If we participate with your insurance company, we will verify benefits prior to Gestational Surrogacy. If
Gestational Surrogacy is a covered service, we will bill your insurance company and collect any co-
payments due at the time of service. If Gestational Surrogacy is not a covered service or we do not
participate with your insurance plan, no charges will be billed to your insurance company and all fees will be
as listed as best as we can estimate in the following pages.
Gestational Surrogacy Legal Fees:
All legal fees need to be discussed in detail with your attorney and the attorney representing the Gestational
Surrogate (GS). We have, however, done our best to give you some rough estimates from the attorney we use
most frequently (Harold Eskin, Es as listed below:
Estimated Legal Fees:
Probable
Possible
Preliminary Discussions With Contract Negotiations
Surrogate Legal Representation
Accounting Services
Reasonable Living and other Expenses For The
Surrogate Reasonable Medical Expenses
12611 World Plaza Lane, Bldg. 53 • Fort Myers, Florida 33907 • 239-275-8118 • 239-275-5914 fax
Gestational Surrogacy Price List (cont.)
Post-Delivery Legal/Court Fees
While we have done our best to estimate the costs of Gestational Surrogacy, there are potential costs that do not allow for clear estimates to be made:
Pregnancy complications costs (maternal/fetal/multiple pregnancy fees) Costs for uterine evacuation procedures for spontaneous pregnancy losses Costs for selective reduction in multi-fetal pregnancies (triplets or more) Costs for genetic ultrasound/amniocentesis Costs for termination of a genetically abnormal pregnancy (rare) Ongoing psychologic counseling costs (pregnancy and post-partum) Maternal complications
The above fees will be best estimated though your attorney.
Evaluation Fees
Commissioning Couple/Intended Parent Evaluation:
Preliminary Evaluation:
Probable
Possible
Criminal History Check *
Psychological Evaluation or
Parenting Class*
Comprehensive New Female Patient Visit
Comprehensive New Male Patient Visit
Commissioning Couple/Intended Parent Cycle
Management Fees (Paid at time of cycle registration)
Evaluation is required of all individuals without partners requesting surrogacy.
Female Laboratory Studies:
Probable
Possible
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)*
HBsAg (Hepatitis B) *
HCsAb (Hepatitis C) *
RPR (Syphilis) *
DNA Gene Probe (Gonorrhea & Chlamydia) *
ABO RH (Blood Type)
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
Counsyl Genetic Test
Venipuncture (x3)
As a precaution, the "*" tests above are repeated every six months to assure optimal safety during the Gestational Surrogacy process.
Gestational Surrogacy Price List (cont.)
CMV testing of the female will only be done if the surrogate is CMV IgG negative.
: The Counsyl Test screens for whether the patient is a carrier of certain genetic diseases such as Cystic Fibrosis,
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Tay-Sachs disease, and Sickle Cell disease, which can significantly impair a child's normal development or life expectancy. For some of these conditions, early diagnosis can alter pregnancy outcomes. We are using the screen that the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) recommend for genetic carrier screening. Additional fees will be discussed with the Commissioning Couple/Intended Parent prior to being performed.
Male Laboratory Studies:
Probable
Possible
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
HBsAg (Hepatitis B)
HCsAb (Hepatitis C)
DNA Gene Probe (Gonorrhea & Chlamydia
Urine evaluation)
CMV Total †
ABO RH (Blood Type)
Venipuncture (x1)
Semen Analysis/ASAS & SA
SA/Cryopreservation Sperm
Gestational Surrogate Evaluation:
GS Preliminary Evaluation:
Probable
Criminal History Check
Psychological Evaluation
Comprehensive New Female Patient Visit
Diagnostic Hysteroscopy (Uterine Cavity
GS Laboratory Studies:
Probable
Possible
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)*
HBsAg (Hepatitis B) *
HCsAb (Hepatitis C) *
RPR (Syphilis) *
DNA Gene Probe (Gonorrhea & Chlamydia) *
CMV Total (Cytomegalovirus)
ABO RH (Blood Type)
Rubella vaccination if not immune (injection
incl.) Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Gestational Surrogacy Price List (cont.)
Varicella vaccination if not immune (injection
x2 incl.) Progesterone
Urine Drug Testing
Venipuncture (x3)
As a precaution, the "*" tests above are repeated every six months to assure optimal safety during the Gestational Surrogacy process.
The frequency of testing any of the items above during pregnancy is at the discretion of the Commissioning
Couple/Intended Parent, GS and the Obstetrician and should be outlined in the legal contracts.
[All Gestational Surrogate Preliminary Evaluations & Laboratory Study fees ($3,497 – $3,967) will be
due prior to the initiation of the GS evaluation.]
Assisted Reproductive Technology Fees
Commissioning Couple/Intended Parent ART Fees:
ART Medications:
Probable
Possible
Ovarian Stimulation Medications
These prices may vary with respect to the amount of medication needed by an individual patient. At times, individual patients may require even more medications than listed.
[All ART Medication fees ($2,328 - $3,718) will be paid for when received from the pharmacy or via mail
order.]
Mandatory FDA Female Testing:
Probable
Possible
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) **
HBsAg (Hepatitis B) **
HCsAb (Hepatitis C) **
Anti-HBc IGG (Core Hep B) **
RPR (Syphilis) **
GC/Chlamydia (via urine)
FDA Lab Shipping Fee
Gestational Surrogacy Price List (cont.)
Mandatory FDA Male Testing:
Probable
Possible
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) **
HBsAg (Hepatitis B) **
HCsAb (Hepatitis C) **
Anti-HBc IGG (Core Hep B) **
RPR (Syphilis) **
GC/Chlamydia (via urine)
FDA Lab Shipping Fee
**The FDA is now requiring additional testing prior to retrieval. Our current negotiated price for the lab tests
is $221 - $256. This is a direct cost from the out-sourced lab and is subject to change without notice.
Follicular Monitoring:
Probable
Possible
Ultrasounds (x4)
Estradiol Blood Tests (x4)
Venipuncture (x4)
Egg Retrieval and Laboratory Fees:
Probable
Ultrasound Guidance
Andrology/Embryology Lab Fees
Preparation of Embryos for Transfer
[All Follicular Monitoring, FDA, Egg Retrieval, Andrology/Embryology Laboratory, and Embryo
Transfer fees ($13,781) are due by cycle start date.]
There are a couple of embryo transfer possibilities which will need to be individually decided. The options
are as follow:
1. The GS has her cycle controlled and her uterus is prepared for a Fresh Embryo Transfer. This will be
performed in conjunction with the ovarian stimulation/egg retrieval procedures as listed above.
2. All embryos are cryopreserved for future thaw and transfer in a natural (ovulatory) cycle.
If the GS does not conceive with the first transfer, she may undergo one or more transfers in a later cycle. Interestingly, the options will be the same listed as above. If she does not ovulate, she will undergo the same preparation as the Fresh Embryo Transfer (Replacement Cycle) while if she does ovulate, the fees will be as stated for the natural (ovulatory cycle).
Gestational Surrogacy Price List (cont.)
The price list from this point forward is broken down into these various options.
Transfer of Fresh Embryos or Transfer of Thawed Embryos
in The Anovulatory GS (Replacement Cycle)
GS Medications:
Probable
Possible **
Estradiol Valerate
Progesterone / Vaginal
Lupron will not be needed if the patient is in menopause.
If additional medications are required, these will be paid to the pharmacy as needed
GS Recipient Monitoring:
Probable
Estrogen Levels (x9)
Ultrasounds (x3)
Venipuncture (x9)
GS Post Transfer Fees:
Probable
Possible
Blood Pregnancy Test (Not Prepaid)
Venipuncture (Not Prepaid)
The GS medications ($1293 - $1643) will be purchased at the pharmacy and will be due upon time of
service. GS Monitoring Fees ($1,770) will be due by cycle start date.
It is possible that another less costly replacement protocol would be advised with a potential savings of
approximately $1556 on medications and monitoring prior to the embryo transfer and another $1374 once
pregnancy is achieved. We are randomizing patients between protocols at this time so there is no guarantee
which protocol will be recommended for you.
Positive Pregnancy In a Replacement Cycle
Once Pregnancy Is Achieved:
Probable
Possible
Blood Pregnancy Test (x2)
Progesterone / Vaginal (Paid to Pharmacy)
Estradiol Valerate (Paid to Pharmacy)
Progesterone Level
Estrogen Level (x5)
Venipuncture (x7)
Pregnancy Ultrasounds (x2)
Gestational Surrogacy Price List (cont.)
Charges that occur Once Pregnancy Is Achieved will be due at the time of service.
Transfer of Thawed Embryos in The Ovulatory GS
(Natural Cycle)
ART Medications:
Probable
Possible
Urinary LH monitoring
Paid to pharmacy
Paid to pharmacy
Paid to pharmacy
As part of the Dream Discount Plus Program, there is a 20% discount on Frozen Embryo Transfer Fees. Please see the Dream
Discount Plus Flyer for more details.
Natural Cycle FET:
Probable
Blood LH levels (X3)
Ultrasounds (X3)
Venipuncture (X3)
Preparation of Frozen Embryos for transfer
Thawing of Cryopreserved Embryo(s)
Assisted Hatching
Blood Pregnancy Test (Not prepaid)
Venipuncture (Not pre paid)
[Frozen Embryo Transfer fees ($4,865) will be prepaid before the initiation of the transfer cycle.]
Positive Pregnancy In a Natural Cycle GS-FET Procedure
Once Pregnancy Is Achieved:
Probable
Possible
Blood Pregnancy Test (x2)
Venipuncture (x2)
Progesterone Level
Paid to pharmacy
Pregnancy Ultrasounds (x2)
Subtotal:
$1,412.00
[Charges that occur Once Pregnancy is Achieved ($1,292.00) will be due when the GS has a positive
pregnancy test.]
Summary of Financial Responsibilities
Gestational Surrogacy Price List (cont.)
Fee Category
Estimated Fees
Payment Timing
Commissioning Couple/Intended Parent
At Time of Service
Evaluation Fees
Gestational Surrogate Evaluation Fees
Prepayment
Commisssioning Couple Medications
Paid to Pharmacy
Commissioning Couple/Intended Parent
Prepayment
ART Fees
(Variable)
Fee Category
Estimated Fees
Payment Timing
Gestational Surrogate Replacement Meds
Paid to Pharmacy
Replacement Cycle Monitoring Fees (Fresh)
Prepayment
Replacement Cycle Transfer Fees (Frozen)
Prepayment
(Variable)
Fee Category
Estimated Fees
Payment Timing
Gestational Surrogate Natural Cycle Meds
Paid to Pharmacy
Natural Cycle GS-FET
Prepayment
Changes In Fees:
The incurred costs estimated here are not guaranteed. Individual variability often results in an unpredictable
number of ultrasounds, blood tests and medication vials administered. All fees listed here are subject to
change without notice.
For your convenience, Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
Any funds that were collected for procedures that were not performed (i.e., the cycle was canceled) will be
refunded upon request within seven days of the conclusion of your cycle. Any funds not pre-collected for
procedures performed that exceeded our original estimates, or for possible or post transfer fees, will be
billed at the time of service with all monies owing to be paid within thirty days of embryo transfer.
I/We have read the information above and all our questions have been answered to our satisfaction. We agree
to be responsible for the payment of charges as stated:
_
Intended Parent Signature
Intended Parent Name (print)
Partner Signature
Partner Name (print)
Office Personnel Signature Office Personnel Name (print)
Physician Signature
Physician Name (print)
Updated 02/02/2016 K: Docs Forms Gestational Surrogacy Price List.doc Copyright 2001, Specialists In Reproductive Medicine & Surgery, P.A.
Source: http://bdfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Gestational-Surrogacy-Price-List.pdf
Etude Suisse sur la santé des enfants après une maladie grave Questionnaire pour les parents Ce questionnaire s'intéresse à la santé et à la qualité de vie des enfants qui ont été atteints d'une maladie grave (cancer, leucémie ou tumeur). Les résultats aideront les médecins à améliorer le traitement et le suivi de ces enfants. Vos réponses resteront strictement confidentielles. La première page con-tenant votre nom sera détachée du questionnaire et traitée de façon confidentielle. Ensuite les données seront saisies et analysées anonymement.
Neurofeedback – How Attention Takes Flight Pierre Walther and Stephan Ellinger Goethe University Frankfurt, Julius-Maximillians-University Würzburg (GERMANY) Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) alone or in combination with Hyperactivity (ADHD) is one of the most common disorders in childhood and adolescence and even persists into adulthood. Children with ADHD show a higher amount of slow brain waves and a decreased amount of faster brain waves compared to children without ADHD (Barry et al., 2003). The basic idea of neurofeedback is to transfer the unconscious process of brain wave function into a conscious process by reporting it to the patient. The Brainfeeders project aims to evaluate the possibilities for integrating neurofeedback in a school setting. The primary goal of the study is to replicate results found in clinical trials without any additional human resources. We would like to evaluate how well a training programme like this fits in school settings and if results are comparable to clinical studies. We are interested in forming a transnational working group, integrating researchers who are working on similar projects or who are interested in working on Brainfeeders in their countries.