2nd NYC health system makes deal

September 20, 2026 - 15:55

A second major hospital network in New York City has agreed to stop offering gender-transition care to adolescents as part of a settlement with the federal government. The Justice Department confirmed the agreement on Friday, marking another significant development in the ongoing push by the Trump administration to restrict access to certain medical treatments for young people.

Under the terms of the deal, the health system will halt providing puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and surgical procedures to patients under the age of 18 who are seeking gender-affirming care. In addition to ending these services, the network has agreed to pay a financial penalty to the federal government. The exact amount of the penalty was not immediately disclosed, but officials described it as a substantial sum meant to enforce compliance with federal directives.

This settlement follows a similar agreement reached with another prominent New York City hospital system earlier this year. Together, the two deals represent a coordinated effort by federal authorities to pressure healthcare providers into abandoning gender-affirming treatments for minors. Critics argue that these moves strip away essential medical care from vulnerable young people, while supporters claim the restrictions protect children from irreversible decisions.

The Justice Department stated that the agreement sends a clear message to other healthcare institutions across the country. Legal experts expect further settlements and enforcement actions in the coming months as the administration continues to target hospitals and clinics that offer gender-transition services to adolescents.