Vanderbilt University Medical Center turned over transgender patients’ medical records to the Tennessee attorney general as part of an investigation into medical billing—a move that stirred controversy and privacy concerns
Vanderbilt's Decision to Turn Over Trans Patient Records to the State Sparks Backlash
The scope of how many patients were affected and details about the investigation remain unclear, but the VUMC said it involved patients enrolled in TennCare insurance plans and that it was asked to submit medical records dating back to 2018, according to screenshots circulating from patients who received notice that they’d been affected.
Preston worries that months from now, the investigation might halt, but the attorney general’s office would still have a comprehensive list of transgender patients—an idea that’s sparking fear, particularly among transgender youth.Following the news this week, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti’s chief of staff, Brandon Smith said, “We are surprised that VUMC has deliberately chosen to frighten its patients like this.
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