Massachusetts healthcare giant ends youth gender care to protect 'hundreds of millions' in funding

A Massachusetts healthcare giant has pulled the plug on its transgender hormone treatment for minors, citing concerns about protecting hundreds of millions in federal funding amid increased scrutiny from the Trump administration.

Baystate Health, the largest healthcare system in western Massachusetts, announced it will no longer prescribe puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones to those under 18. It is one of several hospitals to roll back transgender health programs.

The Boston Globe first reported on the announcement Wednesday...