HHS cuts millions in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics

Former President Trump has proposed new rules that would end gender-related care for minors, threatening hospitals that provide such services with the loss of all federal funding. This move has sparked significant backlash from advocates who anticipate legal challenges against the administration's actions.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new regulations aimed at restricting transition-related care for transgender minors, which includes prohibiting hospitals that accept Medicare and Medicaid from providing such services. This move is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to limit access to gender-affirming treatments for youth across the United States.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a series of regulatory actions aimed at effectively banning gender-affirming care for minors, which includes prohibiting Medicaid funding for puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and surgical procedures. This proposal has been met with significant backlash from advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare professionals.