DOJ Reaches Landmark Settlement With Texas Children's Hospital Over Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care
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The Justice Department announced the first resolution in its national probe into alleged federal-law violations tied to pediatric gender-affirming procedures, with Texas Children’s Hospital agreeing to stop such procedures for minors, pay $10 million in damages and penalties, and fund a detransitioner care clinic; the settlement also involves alleged false billing, the hospital cooperated, and there has been no admission of liability as the investigation continues.
Topics:nation#detransitioner#false-claims-act#gender-affirming-care#justice-department#law-and-policy#pediatric-healthcare
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