“Everyone in our class is freaking out right now…”

That’s the text I got from a fellow last year during the Park City retreat.

In this episode, I break down the state of fertility center networks in 2026, based on what I’m hearing directly from physicians, operators, and investors across the field.

This is not sponsored commentary, and none of the organizations mentioned had editorial control or preview access. This is my unfiltered read on what’s actually happening, and where things are headed.

We cover:

• Why most large fertility networks are for sale (and why more consolidation is likely in 2026)

• How the war for REI talent is driving valuation, strategy, and culture

• Why groups of 5–10 physician-owned practices may be critical for innovation long-term

• What younger doctors are actually optimizing for (Hint: it’s not just comp)

• How burnout, autonomy, research, and safety are becoming competitive differentiators

• The growing importance of embryology, lab automation, and patient safety infrastructure

Don't miss the Inside Reproductive Health article diving even deeper into the state of fertility networks in 2026, which can be found here.