David Schlanger

Executive Chairman, Progyny

Search every verified David Schlanger interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. David Schlanger, executive chairman of Progyny, has discussed the company's approach to fertility benefits for self-insured employers. He stated that Progyny's model aims to provide a comprehensive solution that offers a positive patient experience, superior clinical outcomes, and cost savings for employers. Schlanger described the company's competition as the "status quo" of employers using traditional health carriers, and noted that Progyny differentiates itself through benefit plan design focused on outcomes, patient education and support, and a network of fertility specialists. He said that the opportunity for such services is large and becoming more mainstream across industries, as infertility is increasingly recognized as a common health condition. Schlanger has also commented on the broader context of fertility coverage in the workplace. He argued that not covering fertility benefits makes a "negative cultural statement" about a company's valuation of its female workforce, while providing robust coverage signals support for families and inclusivity. He noted that a survey indicated two-thirds of employees would switch jobs to secure fertility coverage, and stated that employers are recognizing infertility as a health condition recognized by the WHO and AMA. Schlanger also discussed the role of technology in healthcare, describing it as an enabler rather than a replacement for human care, and emphasized the importance of going beyond regulatory requirements to protect sensitive personal data.