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UPMC agrees to pay $950K, end gender-affirming care for minors
WTAE • • nation
Key Points:
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) has agreed to pay $950,000 following investigations into its provision of gender-affirming care for minors, alongside New York University Langone Hospitals, which agreed to pay $8.5 million.
- Both UPMC and NYU have agreed to cease providing gender-affirming treatments to minors, including puberty blockers and surgical procedures.
- The Department of Justice acknowledged the cooperation of both hospitals during the investigation and noted ongoing collaboration related to potential violations by other entities.
- UPMC emphasized that the agreement includes protections for patient privacy and confidentiality, with no admission of wrongdoing, and was chosen to avoid prolonged litigation and protect sensitive health information.
- UPMC stated the resolution allows it to focus on patient care and its core mission while safeguarding patients, families, and employees.
