The Trump administration has introduced a policy enabling reporting of healthcare providers who deliver gender-affirming care to minors, claiming compliance with HIPAA regulations. Critics argue this undermines the patient's right to confidentiality and is a tactic to intimidate healthcare professionals. This guidance appears aligned with previous anti-abortion activism strategies that sought to limit access to medical care. Experts assert that this change creates a perilous environment for transgender patients who depend on trained and specialized providers in a climate that is increasingly hostile to their health needs.
The Trump administration’s new guidance allows reporting doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, potentially violating patient confidentiality laws.
Civil rights advocates argue this move weaponizes medical privacy laws, aiming to scare providers away from necessary transgender care.
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