TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Aug 11, 2023

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is currently under federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for turning over the medical records of transgender patients to Tennessee's attorney general. The investigation follows lawsuits filed by two patients who claimed their records were shared without consent. The Associated Press reports that VUMC has faced criticism for delays in notifying affected patients and for the release of private information, further fueling concerns amid the state's legislative actions targeting transgender care.