RFK Jr. Names New Members to Preventive Medicine Task Force

2026-09-25

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This task force plays a crucial role in determining insurance coverage for preventive health services.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF's recommendations influence insurance coverage for preventive health services.

Key facts

  • Eight new members have been appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
  • The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent, volunteer body of national experts.
  • The task force's recommendations guide clinical preventive services and affect insurance coverage decisions.
  • These decisions impact access to preventive screenings for millions of Americans.

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