Department Launches Whistleblower Portal to Report Gender-Affirming Care Providers; Issues Accompanying Legal Guidance to Navigate HIPAA Privacy Protections
April 16, 2025 | |
Department Launches Whistleblower Portal to Report Gender-Affirming Care Providers; Issues Accompanying Legal Guidance to Navigate HIPAA Privacy Protections
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new actions to protect whistleblowers who report concerns regarding the use of chemical and surgical gender-transition procedures on minors. This includes the release of legal guidance and the launch of a whistleblower complaint portal. Additionally, HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) initiated its first conscience rights investigation into an unnamed major… (Colocho, April 16, 2025) #Health Equity, #Pediatrics, #Privacy, #Public Health