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May 30, 2025
CMS Sends Letter Probing Quality Standards for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria
On Wednesday, the Trump Administration sent a letter to hospitals regarding care for pediatric transgender patients. The letter requests a response within 30 days on the following data elements:
- The adequacy of informed consent protocols for children with gender dysphoria;
- Changes to clinical practice guidelines and protocols “that your institution plans to enact in light of the recent comprehensive review of medical evidence”;
- Any adverse events related to procedures, “particularly children who later look to detransition”;
- Billing codes used for care of these patients;
- Revenue data, including projected forecasts for these service lines.