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The largest US children's hospital settles with Texas and the Trump administration over gender care

The largest US children's hospital settles with Texas and the Trump administration over gender care

The Trump administration and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton say the nation's largest children's hospital has agreed to a legal settlement over gender-affirming care for transgender minors that includes a $10 million payment to the state
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Texas hospital to launch youth 'detransition clinic,' fire doctors to settle state probe

Texas hospital to launch youth 'detransition clinic,' fire doctors to settle state probe

By Daniel Wiessner May 15 (Reuters) - The largest children's hospital in the United States will create the country's first "detransition clinic" to undo gender-affirming treatments for transgender youth and fire five doctors who performed the procedures to settle an investigation by the state, Texas
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Kansas Judge Upholds Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Amid Texas Legal Settlement

Kansas Judge Upholds Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Amid Texas Legal Settlement

A Kansas judge has ruled to protect access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors, countering a national trend where many states have restricted such care. This decision comes as Texas Children's Hospital in Houston has agreed to a legal settlement to cease providing hormone treatments for transgender minors, following pressure from the Trump administration and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The hospital, which had already stopped these treatments in 2022, will pay $10 million to Texas and open a 'detransition clinic' as part of the settlement. The Kansas ruling, by District Court Judge Carl Folsom III, blocks a state ban on gender-affirming care, citing potential violations of the state Constitution. This decision is set to remain until a lawsuit by two transgender teenagers and their parents is resolved.
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A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it

A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration
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Judge Halts Trump Administration's Effort to Obtain Transgender Patient Records in Rhode Island

Judge Halts Trump Administration's Effort to Obtain Transgender Patient Records in Rhode Island

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to acquire confidential transgender patient records from Rhode Island's largest hospital, which offers gender-affirming care to minors. U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy's ruling is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for the Department of Justice, which has faced similar decisions from other federal courts. The subpoenas sought detailed personal information of patients, including birthdates and social security numbers. The Justice Department claimed the data was needed to investigate potential drug misbranding and fraud. However, the judge criticized the administration's approach, highlighting its public opposition to gender-affirming care for minors.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Demand for Transgender Patient Records in Rhode Island

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Demand for Transgender Patient Records in Rhode Island

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's request for confidential transgender patient records from Rhode Island's largest hospital, which provides gender-affirming care to minors. This decision by U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy marks a significant setback for the U.S. Department of Justice, which has faced similar rulings from at least seven other federal courts. The subpoenas demanded personal information such as birthdates, social security numbers, and addresses of patients who received gender-affirming care. The Justice Department argued that the information was necessary to investigate potential fraud or unlawful drug promotion. However, the judge questioned the administration's motives, noting its public stance against gender-affirming care for minors.
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Wisconsin Governor Sued Over Conversion Therapy Ban by Law Firm

Wisconsin Governor Sued Over Conversion Therapy Ban by Law Firm

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a lawsuit against Governor Tony Evers and the state's professional board for counselors, challenging the ban on conversion therapy. The lawsuit claims that the ban infringes on the First Amendment rights of therapists who wish to provide faith-based counseling. This legal action follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision that required strict scrutiny of similar laws in Colorado, which WILL argues supports their case against the Wisconsin ban.
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Brown University Study Highlights Federal Enforcement Actions Against Medicare Advantage Plans

Brown University Study Highlights Federal Enforcement Actions Against Medicare Advantage Plans

A study from the Brown University School of Public Health has examined federal enforcement actions against Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, revealing significant variability in enforcement activity over the years. The study analyzed data from 2010 to 2023, finding that 42% of MA contracts received enforcement actions, primarily monetary penalties. The research highlights the need for robust oversight to ensure program integrity and protect beneficiaries, as MA plans now cover over half of Medicare beneficiaries and receive substantial federal funding.
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Texas high court rejects removal of Democratic lawmakers who led quorum break over redistricting

Texas high court rejects removal of Democratic lawmakers who led quorum break over redistricting

The Texas Supreme Court has refused to declare that Democratic state lawmakers who briefly left the state last year in a quorum break to stop a vote on new congressional voting maps pushed by President Donald Trump vacated their offices
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s demand for Rhode Island hospital's records of transgender kids

Judge blocks Trump administration’s demand for Rhode Island hospital's records of transgender kids

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's demands for confidential transgender patient information from Rhode Island's largest hospital
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FDA Proposes Exclusion of GLP-1 Compounds from 503B Bulks List, Impacting Compounding Industry

FDA Proposes Exclusion of GLP-1 Compounds from 503B Bulks List, Impacting Compounding Industry

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed to exclude semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide from the 503B Bulks List, which would significantly impact the compounding of these GLP-1 receptor agonists. This proposal, if finalized, would close the regulatory pathway for large-scale compounding of these drugs by 503B outsourcing facilities. The FDA's decision follows a review that found insufficient evidence of clinical need for these substances on the list. The proposal comes amid ongoing FDA enforcement actions against companies making misleading claims about GLP-1 products. The public comment period for this proposal closes on June 29.
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Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud

Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud

The Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs