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Top Story Federal Lawsuit Alleges Tennessee's Employee Benefits Program Discriminates Against Transgender People A federal lawsuit brought to court by two transgender women alleges that Tennessee and its insurance committee are discriminatory because they denied the plaintiffs coverage for gender-affirming surgery. Get Your Digital Health Tickets Now Enjoy extra savings when you purchase your extreme early bird INVEST Digital Health 2023 ticket now. Priced at only $295. Join us at Pegasus Park in Dallas, TX for a riveting day of content and networking. Register Now

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