Houston Hospital to Open Detransition Clinic After Settlement
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Houston: Texas Children's Hospital agreed on Friday, May 15, to create the nation's first detransition clinic as part of a settlement announced by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton resolving a years-long investigation into gender-affirming care and billing practices at the 1,000-bed hospital. The settlement, coordinated with the U.S. Department of Justice, also required personnel changes and a monetary payment to the state.
Under the deal announced Friday, the hospital must fire five doctors who performed transgender procedures on minors, pay $10 million to Texas for alleged improper Medicaid billing, and halt gender-affirming treatments for children; the hospital said it settled "to protect our resources" while the DOJ coordinated the matter this week.
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Timeline
- 1. 2022: Texas Children's stopped providing hormone treatments to transgender children and teens.
- 2. 2023: State and federal inquiries expanded into pediatric transgender care practices and billing.
- 3. Early 2024: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the hospital alleging violations of state law.
- 4. May 15, 2024: Paxton announced settlement requiring a detransition clinic, dismissal of five doctors, and a $10 million payment.
- 5. This week: DOJ coordinated aspects of the settlement while other courts ruled on access in separate states.
Why it matters
This settlement impacts healthcare for transgender children in Texas. If you have a transgender child, their treatment options may change. It's crucial to stay informed about your child's healthcare rights and options.
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