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HHS Secretary Kennedy Reveals New Members Appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

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  • Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

  • September 17, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: HHS Secretary Kennedy Reveals New Members Appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPreventive Services Task Force Membership
Key MechanismsEvaluation of scientific evidence regarding clinical preventive services
Target PopulationAmerican public
Care SettingPreventive healthcare

Key Highlights

  • Eight new members appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
  • Members bring extensive expertise in preventive care and clinical evidence.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

        Risks

          Patient & Prescribing Data

          General population in need of preventive services

          Focus on evidence-based recommendations for screenings and preventive care.

          Clinical Best Practices

          • Utilize evidence-based guidelines for preventive services.
          • Engage specialists in prevention and evidence-based medicine.

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          Original Source(s)

          Secretary Kennedy Announces New Appointments to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

          • by Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

          • September 17, 2026

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