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DOJ Probes Fraudulent Billing in Children's Gender Care
10/9/2025
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Story summary
- The Department of Justice is investigating fraudulent billing practices at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh tied to gender-affirming care for minors.
- Allegations include improper diagnoses to obtain insurance coverage for off-label puberty blockers and hormones.
- The DOJ says it has evidence of systematic healthcare offenses but has not provided specific proof; CHOP disputes the claims.
