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Court Orders Planned Parenthood to Release Trans Care Records

5/8/2025

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A Missouri appeals court has ordered Planned Parenthood to hand over records on gender-affirming care for minors to Attorney General Andrew Bailey, amid scrutiny of the Washington University Transgender Center. While Planned Parenthood contends this breaches patient privacy laws, the court ruled that HIPAA allows for the release of de-identified information.

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A Missouri appeals court has ordered Planned Parenthood to hand over records on gender-affirming care for minors to Attorney General Andrew Bailey, amid scrutiny of the Washington University Transgender Center. While Planned Parenthood contends this breaches patient privacy laws, the court ruled that HIPAA allows for the release of de-identified information.