New York hospital ends transgender treatment program for minors

NYU Langone Health in New York City is ending its gender-affirming care program for minors, citing the departure of its medical director and the current regulatory environment. This decision follows sustained pressure from the Trump administration, including threats to withhold federal funding from providers offering such care. The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed a rule that would withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding from hospitals providing "sex-rejecting procedures" for children under 18. While a federal judge temporarily blocked the administration's initial directive, over 40 hospitals nationwide have reportedly paused or ceased some gender-affirming care for young people since Trump returned to office. Local officials and advocacy groups have condemned NYU Langone's decision, expressing concerns about the well-being of affected patients.

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