Cleveland Clinic agrees to 'decades-long' halt on gender-affirming care for minors in DOJ settlement
fiercehealthcare - A deal with the DOJ and Ohio Attorney General's Office settles improper billing allegations, and includes a $2 million commitment to pay for detransitioning services.
AI Summary: Cleveland Clinic agreed, under a Justice Department settlement, to cease providing pediatric gender‑affirming care to minors, effectively imposing a long‑term halt to those services. The settlement changes care access for affected youth, draws mixed reactions from clinicians and advocates, and underscores the legal and policy tensions surrounding transgender health services.
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