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Kennedy Jr. Revamps Preventive Services Task Force, AMA Demands Transparency

7/10/2026

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HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. will appoint new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force after firing its leaders, with an August meeting.
Kennedy said the former panel was lackadaisical, negligent and missing oncology and anesthesiology representation.
AcademyHealth president Adam Carroll warned the new appointees might adopt non-evidence-based policies that could harm patients.
The American Medical Association urged Kennedy to use a transparent selection process and hold task-force meetings.

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HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. will appoint new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force after firing its leaders, with an August meeting.
Kennedy said the former panel was lackadaisical, negligent and missing oncology and anesthesiology representation.
AcademyHealth president Adam Carroll warned the new appointees might adopt non-evidence-based policies that could harm patients.
The American Medical Association urged Kennedy to use a transparent selection process and hold task-force meetings.