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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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Objective:

To announce the appointment of eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Approach:
  • Announcement Date: The announcement was made on September 17, 2026.
  • Issuing Authority: The announcement was issued through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Key Findings:
  • Eight new members have been appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
  • The new members bring extensive expertise in evaluating scientific evidence regarding clinical preventive services.
Interpretation:

The Task Force is being reinforced to uphold high standards of scientific integrity and address chronic disease prevention effectively.

Conclusion:

The new appointees will contribute valuable expertise and perspectives to the Task Force's recommendations.

Sources:

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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