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Group accuses nonprofit hospitals of prioritizing 'woke' politics over patients

Consumers’ Research launched a campaign urging Congress to examine nonprofit hospitals it says place “woke” politics—such as diversity, equity and inclusion programs, transgender ideology for minors, and climate extremism—ahead of patient care.

Published Apr 27, 2026, 6:04 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Consumer protection organization Consumers’ Research launched a campaign to warn Congress about nonprofit hospitals it says are prioritizing "woke" politics—including diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, transgender ideology for minors, and climate extremism—over patient care. The group says these policy priorities undermine focus on patients and are the reason for congressional attention.