- HHS released a report called "Wolves in White Coats," accusing dozens of hospitals of improperly billing for gender-affirming care for minors and referring them to the OIG and DOJ.
- The agency said hospitals billed nearly $120 million since 2019 and named Mount Sinai and Boston Children's among top billers, arguing financial incentives may have driven increased billing.
- The announcement coincides with a new federal rule barring major programs from funding puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries for gender dysphoria, while advocates say such care can reduce mental distress in trans youth.
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