RFK Jr. to revamp influential preventive services panel

RFK Jr. to revamp influential preventive services panel

The Hill April 21, 2026

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking to remake an influential but little-known task force that determines what preventive medical services insurers must cover for free.  The Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday issued a call for nominations to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The notice did not specify how many members of the 16-person panel will be appointed. The call for nominations comes just days…