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RFK Jr. fires heads of key health services task force

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed the co-chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an expert panel that determines which preventive health services insurers must cover without cost-sharing under the Affordable Care Act. This administrative decision, stated as unrelated to performance, could potentially increase political influence over the task force's recommendations. The dismissals come as the administration prepares to select new members for the committee, a process typically involving the chairs. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Maya Goldman ·

    Kennedy fires heads of task force that sets insurance coverage rules

    <p>Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the co-chairs of the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/09/rfk-jr-hhs-aca-uspstf-meeting" target="_blank">U.S. Preventive Services Task Force</a> last week.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The move could open the task for…

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