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RFK Jr. Mulls Dismissing Preventive Care Advisory Panel

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RFK Jr. Mulls Dismissing Preventive Care Advisory Panel
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering removing all 16 members of the influential US Preventive Services Task Force, which advises on preventive health services, amid recent controversies and his broader efforts to influence healthcare policy, including previous dismissals of vaccine advisory members. The move could impact coverage of essential screenings and tests mandated by the Affordable Care Act.

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  5. WSJ: Kennedy expected to dismiss expert panel on preventive care  CNN

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