NYU Langone and UPMC Settle With the Justice Department Over Youth Gender Care

The Justice Department announced agreements on September 18, 2026 with NYU Langone Hospitals and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center resolving investigations into their pediatric gender-affirming care programs. NYU will pay $8.5 million and…

By Brianna Nicole Austin · 7 min read

NYU Langone and UPMC Settle With the Justice Department Over Youth Gender Care

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