Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced the appointment of eight new members to the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Why we’re watching: USPSTF recommendations influence coverage requirements for many preventive services. Changes to the task force’s membership could affect future recommendations and the preventive services insurers cover.
What we’re hearing: The American Medical Association (AMA) expressed concern about the appointments and emphasized the importance of maintaining an independent, evidence-based process for developing preventive care recommendations.
Learn more:
- Read the AMA statement
- Read media coverage of the appointments