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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 21, 2023

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has turned over transgender patient medical records to the Tennessee Attorney General's office, the Tennessean reports. The attorney general’s office confirmed yesterday that it is conducting an investigation into potential medical billing fraud at the hospital. VUMC reportedly informed patients that the information was turned over as a result of an investigation into "billing for transgender care services provided to individuals enrolled in State-sponsored insurance plans." VUMC also told patients it was assured by the AG’s office that records would remain confidential, and offered patients a hotline number to call with questions and concerns. The attorney general's office today issued a statement about the investigation.