US EditionFTC eyes trans youth care providers, seeking input on alleged deceptive practices investigation
UNITED STATES, JUL 28 – The Federal Trade Commission seeks public input on misleading claims about gender-affirming care for minors to assess potential consumer harm and regulatory violations.
- On Monday, the Federal Trade Commission launched a public inquiry to understand exposure to false claims about `gender-affirming care`, with comments due by Sept. 26.
- Amid the Trump administration's campaign against transgender care for minors, the FTC held a workshop earlier this month on `gender-affirming` care amid rising scrutiny.
- The FTC seeks to evaluate whether medical professionals may have violated Sections 5 and 12 of the FTC Act by failing to disclose material risks related to `gender-affirming care`.
- Beginning last week, Children's National Hospital said it will discontinue prescribing gender-affirming medications effective Aug. 30.
- The administration's stance follows a release from HHS, stating medical ethics should be central in the debate over `gender-affirming care` after President Donald Trump's January executive order.
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FTC Targets Gender-Affirming Care in New Probe - American Faith
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a public inquiry to investigate potential deception and harm caused by “gender-affirming care” for minors, following a recent workshop that featured whistleblowers, doctors, and parents of detransitioners. The FTC will accept public comments over the next 60 days, seeking to assess whether medical professionals have misled families or violated federal law under Sections 5 and 12 of the FTC Act. Dr. J…
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FTC to receive public comments on gender-affirming care on minors
(The Center Square) – Following its workshop on the deceptive practices in “gender-affirming care” for minors, the Federal Trade Commission launched a public inquiry in order to learn from consumers how such care has harmed and deceived them personally.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Monday a public investigation to assess whether health care providers claiming gender are violating federal consumer protection laws, with a particular focus on child care. Read more]]>
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