Medical Associations Express Deep Concern Over Potential Dismissal of Primary Care Advisory Panel
Leading medical organizations are sounding the alarm over reports that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may remove members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an influential panel of primary care experts. This follows a recent dismissal of a CDC vaccine advisory committee, raising fears about the integrity and independence of crucial public health guidance. The American Medical Association emphasizes the importance of the USPSTF's evidence-based recommendations, critical for patient care and insurance coverage.