CDC IVF Surveillance Team Disbanded as Federal Layoffs Expand

The elimination of the federally mandated team halts critical IVF data tracking, raising concerns over patient care and public health transparency.

The CDC's Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance team, responsible for tracking IVF outcomes and maintaining infertility-related databases, was disbanded on April 1, 2025.
This decision is part of the Trump administration's broader workforce reduction, which has already resulted in over 100,000 federal job cuts, including nearly a quarter of HHS staff.
Experts and advocates warn that the loss of the CDC team jeopardizes reliable data on IVF success rates, essential for patient decision-making and clinic accountability.
President Trump, who recently declared himself the 'fertilization president,' has faced criticism for cutting a program critical to expanding IVF access, which he publicly supports.
HHS has stated that the work of the CDC team will continue but has not provided details or a timeline, leaving the future of IVF data tracking uncertain.