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AMA Warns Kennedy's Move Threatens Patient Care and Costs

8/1/2025

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The American Medical Association is deeply concerned about Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's intention to dismiss the entire U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Experts fear this drastic move could jeopardize patient care and inflate healthcare costs, as Kennedy seeks to overhaul medical journals and disrupt established practices.

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The American Medical Association is deeply concerned about Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's intention to dismiss the entire U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Experts fear this drastic move could jeopardize patient care and inflate healthcare costs, as Kennedy seeks to overhaul medical journals and disrupt established practices.