How providers can respond to laws banning gender-affirming care for minors

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Top Story How Can Providers Respond to the Wave of Laws Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Minors? LGBTQ advocacy groups and clinicians argue that healthcare providers have a responsibility to treat the recent wave of laws banning gender-affirming care for minors like the public health crisis that it is. To do this, providers must educate themselves about the laws in their state and nearby states, fight misinformation and collaborate with nonprofits to deliver care to kids in states where their access is under attack. Sponsored Content The Right Balance of Conversational AI and Human Support Makes the Most Impact on Health System Patients, Staff and Business Presented by MedCity News & Parlance On the surface, it sounds like one of the simplest procedures undertaken at a health system: answering the phone. But anyone who works at a health system knows it is not that simple. Learn More>> Calling All Female Physical & Mental Health Startups Need more funding? Want help advertising and spreading the word about how your company is making a difference in female physical and mental health? Then apply today to pitch at MedCity News INVEST Digital Health. Deadline to Apply is Saturday, July 15, 2023. There is no fee to apply. Selected startups will receive a complimentary registration to attend the conference. Apply Today!

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