Hospitals agree to stop treating transgender minors, pay federal government

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Which outlets covered Hospitals agree to stop treating transgender minors, pay federal…?

19 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What are the main terms of the hospital agreements?

At least six major hospitals have agreed to stop providing gender-affirming hormones and surgery to transgender minors. In exchange, they will make payments to the federal government for patients who seek to reverse these treatments. Some providers have also agreed to help cover detransition medical costs.

Which hospitals have settled with the Justice Department?

The Justice Department has announced settlements with New York University Langone Hospitals and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centers. These follow earlier agreements with Cleveland Clinic, Connecticut Children’s Hospital, Mount Sinai Health System, and Texas Children’s Hospital.

How much did NYU and UPMC agree to pay?

New York University Langone Hospitals agreed to pay $8.5 million to the federal government. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Centers agreed to pay $950,000 as part of their respective settlements.

Why did these hospitals agree to these terms?

Most of the hospitals had already stopped offering gender-affirming treatments due to state bans or pressure from the Trump administration. The settlements end federal investigations into past care and prevent hospitals from being forced to release patient records.