Theresa Gaffney, the lead Morning Rounds writer at STAT, covers a wide range of health care topics, including new research and public policy. She has a particular interest in mental health, gender-affirming care, and LGBTQ+ patient communities. You can connect with Theresa on Signal at theresagaff.97.
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In recent news, the House of Representatives passed a controversial bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Republicans in Congress are pushing for stricter federal restrictions on medical treatments for trans minors, with the bill amending an existing statute on female genital mutilation to prohibit doctors from providing any gender-affirming care to minors.
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