USPSTF under threat of elimination, former members warn

Kennedy overhauls “too woke” USPSTF with the appointment of eight members
Critics say new members will politicize, commercialize the panel

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, has announced the addition of eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

September 18, 2026

Vol.52 No.34

By Claire Marie Porter

Cancer Policy

HHS cancels fourth USPSTF meeting in a row

A scheduled U.S. Preventive Services Task Force meeting has been canceled, marking the fourth consecutive cancellation by HHS.

July 17, 2026

Vol.52 No.28

By Claire Marie Porter

Cancer Policy

Protect the integrity of USPSTF, patient and provider groups urge in letter to Kennedy

In a letter, sixty organizations representing cancer patients and providers are urging HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to maintain the integrity of the U.S. Preventive Task Force.

May 29, 2026

Vol.52 No.21

By Claire Marie Porter

Podcast

Reforms pending at USPSTF, plus, FDA rejects promising melanoma drug for the second time

The Cancer Letter’s coverage of HHS-led overhauls of foundational scientific institutions continued last week with two unrelated stories pointing to continued disarray amongst public health leadership.

May 06, 2026

By adding specialists to USPSTF, Kennedy would reshape the functioning and decisions of the influential health panel
Ransohoff: “The task force’s job is to describe the evidence fairly, and that’s done best with objective, detached methodologists”

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is moving to overhaul the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a highly influential panel that determines which preventive services insurers must cover and guides routine medical care for millions of Americans.

May 01, 2026

Vol.52 No.17

By Claire Marie Porter

Cancer Policy

Kennedy hints at intended USPSTF reforms at Senate Finance Committee hearing

At the Senate Finance Committee hearing on April 22, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hinted at how he intends to reform the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a highly respected, independent organization that weighs evidence to make recommendations on screening for diseases.

April 24, 2026

Vol.52 No.16

By Claire Marie Porter

USPSTF under threat of elimination, former members warn

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Kennedy overhauls “too woke” USPSTF with the appointment of eight membersCritics say new members will politicize, commercialize the panel

HHS cancels fourth USPSTF meeting in a row

Protect the integrity of USPSTF, patient and provider groups urge in letter to Kennedy

Reforms pending at USPSTF, plus, FDA rejects promising melanoma drug for the second time

By adding specialists to USPSTF, Kennedy would reshape the functioning and decisions of the influential health panelRansohoff: “The task force’s job is to describe the evidence fairly, and that’s done best with objective, detached methodologists”

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Kennedy overhauls “too woke” USPSTF with the appointment of eight members
Critics say new members will politicize, commercialize the panel

By adding specialists to USPSTF, Kennedy would reshape the functioning and decisions of the influential health panel
Ransohoff: “The task force’s job is to describe the evidence fairly, and that’s done best with objective, detached methodologists”