06/03/2026
In May 2026, Tennessee became the first state in the nation to require fertility clinics to hold SART membership as a prerequisite for state certification to perform IVF and other assisted reproductive technology procedures. On the surface, this sounds like a win for patients. But what does SART membership actually guarantee — and what doesn't it cover?
In this episode of INCIID Insights, we break down what the Tennessee law means, why it came to be, and what patients in every state need to understand about fertility clinic oversight, self-reported success rates, and the questions that no law can answer for you.
We also talk honestly about the political landscape — because this law was not born from a pro-IVF legislature. It was a hard-won compromise in a state where personhood bills were introduced in the same session. Patient and professional advocacy made the difference. Your voice matters.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QHWYyRhi562nCcYuiu812
