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Medical groups are concerned that RFK Jr. may dismiss a panel of primary care experts

By NPR  
   July 28, 2025

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may soon dismiss the members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an advisory panel of primary care experts, raising 'deep concern' from the AMA and other medical groups. The plan was first reported in The Wall Street Journal. 'It's very concerning — and it's not the first time we've been concerned,' says Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, president of the AMA.  

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