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CMS Final Rule and OIG and DOJ Referrals Signal Heightened Focus on Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care

[08/19/26]

Posted on August 19, 2026 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Last week saw two major federal policy actions related to the provision of gender-affirming care to minors. On August 11, 2026, CMS issued a final rule entitled “Prohibition on Federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Funding for Sex Rejecting Procedures Furnished to Children” (the “Final Rule”). On August 13, 2026, the U.S. Department... READ MORE

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