Senate Democrats have called for clarification from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding his recent restructuring of a key advisory panel responsible for deciding which preventive health services insurers are required to cover. The group of lawmakers, led by Sen. Angus King, argues the changes may undermine established medical guidelines and patient protections. Their concerns follow the overhaul of the panel, which plays a critical role in shaping insurance coverage for millions of Americans. The letter to the Department of Health and Human Services signals growing political scrutiny over the decision’s potential impact on public health policies.
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) and a group of 16 other Senate Democrats are demanding answers from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr about his recent overhaul of an influential panel of experts who determine which preventive services insurers must cover. In a letter sent to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
