Veteran pediatrician hails Medicaid shift ending youth sex-change treatments: 'This is not denial of care'

A veteran pediatrician, Dr. Quentin Van Meter, praised the policy shift ending Medicaid funding for youth sex-change treatments. He argued that this restriction was 'compassionate' and appropriate, advocating instead for ongoing mental health treatment to address underlying issues. Van Meter further asserted that puberty is not a disease and cited concerns regarding potential risks associated with these interventions.