In the world of fertility care, the clinical side of the journey is often the primary focus. However, the financial side is where many potential cycles are lost. When financing is treated as an afterthought or a secondary "add-on" rather than a primary lead, it creates a bottleneck at the exact moment a patient is ready to commit.
Recent data from RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association highlights that the high cost of treatment remains the single largest barrier for patients seeking fertility care. Traditional, clunky financing workflows can inadvertently cause patients to self-select out of treatment before they even have their first consultation. To solve this, top-performing fertility clinics are shifting their strategy to lead with modern financing solutions.
Leading with PatientFi—a platform built specifically for the fertility journey—has been shown to drive up to 2x more conversions1 when presented first, compared to other lenders. This is not just a sales tactic; it is a patient experience strategy designed to remove financial friction. By "leading" with financing, you bridge the gap between medical necessity and financial reality immediately.
When clinics modernize their financial workflow, they unlock several core advantages:
Faster Speed to Treatment: With a 100% digital platform, patients can apply in just 60 seconds and receive an instant decision. This allows your team to move a patient from their financial consultation to their first treatment cycle without the delays caused by slow, manual paperwork.
Most practices know they could be doing better with financing, but few know the exact dollar amount of the "leak" in their funnel. This calculator removes the guesswork. By inputting your clinic’s specific volume and current conversion rates, you can see the tangible revenue gain that comes from moving the right financing partner to the front of the conversation.
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According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the average cost of a single IVF cycle in the U.S. can exceed $12,000, and that frequently excludes the $3,000 to $6,000 cost of medications. For many families, this is an insurmountable hurdle without flexible payment options. By offering extended terms and flexible plans, PatientFi makes these life-changing treatments accessible to a much broader demographic of patients who might otherwise never enter the doors of a clinic.
If your ROI Calculator results show a significant gap between your current revenue and your potential revenue, it is likely a workflow issue, not a clinical or marketing one. You don't need more leads; you need to convert more of the leads you already have. Small shifts in how financial counselors present PatientFi can lead to massive gains in cycle volume.
Beyond the patient experience, modern financing must simplify clinic operations. High-performing practices leverage these operational tools:
1 PatientFi case study.
2 Zero interest when paid in full during the promotional period.
3 All loans subject to credit approval. A $10,000 loan would have 84 monthly payments of $151 at 6.99% APR, which assumes excellent credit and enrollment in monthly autopay. Actual APR may be higher. Actual fixed rate and repayment terms are based on creditworthiness and are disclosed in the loan agreement.
4 Patients can transact on their approval multiple times up to their approved credit limit within 120 days of approval.