Hospitals settle legal probes over gender-affirming care billing
Hospitals settle legal probes over gender-affirming care billing
Updated at: September 21, 2026 at 02:30 AM
In September 2026, major U.S. healthcare providers NYU Langone Hospitals and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) reached significant settlement agreements with the U.S.
The probe centered on allegations of improper billing practices for gender-affirming care provided to minors.
To resolve the investigations and avoid lengthy, expensive litigation, the hospitals agreed to pay a combined total of $9.5 million.
Under these agreements, both institutions have committed to halting gender-affirming treatments for minors, with UPMC specifically agreeing to a 10-year cessation.
These developments signal a major shift in the legal landscape regarding pediatric gender-affirming care and increased federal scrutiny of hospital billing practices across the United States.
