Forbes January 28, 2025
Until this week’s confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), health has been overshadowed by other issues. Even with the recent news about the pause of communications from HHS and other health agencies, HHS has not been top of mind for most people. But with the confirmation hearings this week, it’s a good time to consider the programs and functions HHS and its secretary oversee.
As a member of the U.S. Cabinet, the Secretary of HHS serves as a trusted advisor to the president on the nation’s health and well-being. These decisions and recommendations can have a wide-ranging impact, touching countless aspects of American life.
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