UPMC is among the healthcare companies subpoenaed by Department of Justice over gender-affirming care.
According to the Department of Justice, these investigations include healthcare fraud, false statements, and more.
They allege that those involved in performing these types of services on children will be held accountable, but it's unclear what specifics are in the subpoenas and what exact medical services were performed.
In a statement to KDKA Radio, a UPMC spokesperson said: “These actions have made it abundantly clear that our clinicians can no longer provide certain types of gender affirming care without risk of criminal prosecution.”
This includes specific restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for individuals under the age of 19.
UPMC ended its statement by saying the nonprofit deeply empathizes “with the patients and families affected by these ongoing changes.”
Statement in full:
UPMC remains steadfast in our commitment to providing exceptional care for all patients. As we continue to monitor any executive branch memos, directives, subpoenas and other guidance from the Trump administration, it has become abundantly clear that our clinicians can no longer provide certain types of gender-affirming care without risk of criminal prosecution. This includes specific restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for individuals under the age of 19. We will continue to provide essential behavioral health support and other necessary care within the bounds of the law while seeking to protect the confidentiality of the physician/patient relationship. We empathize deeply with the patients and families affected by these ongoing changes.