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Trump Administration Investigates Hospitals Over Gender-Affirming Care Exemptions

7/8/2025

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The Trump administration is scrutinizing hospitals, like the University of Michigan Health system, for their religious exemptions regarding gender-affirming care. This investigation stems from a lawsuit by Valerie Kloosterman, who alleges she was dismissed for seeking such an exemption. Experts caution that this could jeopardize essential care for transgender patients, favoring religious beliefs over medical needs.

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Story summary

The Trump administration is scrutinizing hospitals, like the University of Michigan Health system, for their religious exemptions regarding gender-affirming care. This investigation stems from a lawsuit by Valerie Kloosterman, who alleges she was dismissed for seeking such an exemption. Experts caution that this could jeopardize essential care for transgender patients, favoring religious beliefs over medical needs.