A Post Memorial Day Challenge: IVF Coverage For Veterans

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It’s the day after Memorial Day, as good a time as any to discuss military service-related infertility treatment – and prevention. Start with today’s Washington Post article on the Veteran’s Administration misguided ban on IVF treatment, a policy that – hopefully – will be overturned as a result of bipartisan efforts. Kudos […]
SOURCE: Forbes – Health – Read entire story here.

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