Preventive-care council stalls for a year, sparking health-system unease
The US Preventive Services Task Force, which issues evidence-based guidance on preventive care and screenings, has not met since March 2025, prompting concerns it is being sidelined by the Health and Human Services Department. With several seats vacant and the first meeting of the year postponed, doctors fear delays in updating recommendations and insurance coverage for services like mammograms, colorectal screening, and HPV testing. Analysts warn of a “quiet paralysis” that could erode trust in advisory groups and affect care for millions as staff turnover and political shifts feed uncertainty.
