Major hospitals curb youth gender-affirming care under DOJ deals
The New York Times reported that at least six major U.S. hospitals—including NYU Langone, UPMC, and Connecticut Children’s—reached formal Justice Department agreements to stop gender-affirming care for transgender youth, some with payments to the federal government that had not been publicly disclosed.
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What happened
The New York Times reported that at least six major U.S. hospitals—including NYU Langone, UPMC, and Connecticut Children’s—reached formal Justice Department agreements to stop gender-affirming care for transgender youth, some with payments to the federal government that had not been publicly disclosed.
More context
The New York Times account, amplified in Democracy Now’s roundup, said some agreements included payments to the federal government that had not been publicly disclosed. Hospitals named in coverage include NYU Langone, UPMC, and Connecticut Children’s among at least six major systems.
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- New York Times via Democracy Now, Sep 23, 2026
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