MedPage Today January 28, 2025
— Can HHS secretary overhaul vaccine advisory committees? Reverse FDA approvals? Experts weigh in
President Trump said he would take health agencies in a new direction on the campaign trail and has chosen some controversial nominees to help him achieve his goal, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for HHS secretary.
However, it remains unclear how much could actually change if Kennedy were to be confirmed. To answer that question, MedPage Today spoke with legal experts, former CMS and White House officials, and others who worked alongside health agencies to gauge the potential for substantial reforms across HHS and its sub-agencies.
Can Kennedy Terminate Employees at FDA, Other Agencies?
In October, Kennedy posted on Xopens in a new tab...
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