# American Medical Association

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-12**: CMS rule announced — CMS implements a new rule prohibiting federal Medicaid and CHIP funds for gender transition procedures for individuals under age 18.
- **2026-08-11**: Dr. Oz warning video — CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz releases a video warning of serious risks from puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and certain surgeries, including infertility and diminished bone density.
- **2025-03**: Trump addresses Congress — Trump calls for a bill permanently banning and criminalizing sex changes on children.
- **2023-06**: Trump campaign video — Donald Trump releases a campaign video pledging to revoke 'Joe Biden's cruel policies on so called gender affirming care' on day one.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### Medicaid gender-care ban creates 17-state legal collision
2026-08-12 23:21:55 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

CMS's new rule prohibiting Medicaid and CHIP funds for gender transition care in minors directly conflicts with 17 states. The policy raises Administrative Procedure Act, Spending Clause, and medical autonomy questions. Legal professionals should watch for imminent litigation from state attorneys general and medical associations.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/cms-medicaid-gender-care-rule-17-state-legal

### CMS Medicaid ban risks care for minors in 17 states
2026-08-12 23:21:44 · Sector: health · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

CMS's new rule prohibits federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries for minors, disrupting care in 17 states. The AMA is urging rescission, arguing that medical necessity should be determined by treating physicians. Health systems and clinicians must reassess coverage, prior authorizations, and patient continuity.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/cms-medicaid-gender-care-clinical-impact-17-states

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