Catholic hospitals criticize report alleging they provide surgeries for trans youth
Summary
Catholic hospitals are disputing a report by the conservative group Do No Harm, which claims that 28 Catholic health systems provided gender-affirming surgeries to minors between 2019 and 2023. The report, based on anonymous billing data, has been criticized for its flawed methodology, including the use of non-specific treatment codes and a lack of patient age and sex information. Despite these criticisms, some bishops have endorsed the report, calling for a special meeting to address the issue.
Relevance
Follow up on an article from October that alleged that catholic healthcare was providing gender-affirming surgeries, which caused alot of responses from bishops and churches. This is relevant to the project because it shows Catholic hospitals being vocal and defending their identity. This points to a strong desire to protect and promote Catholic Identity