Becker's Healthcare February 14, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as HHS secretary following a 52-48 Senate vote.
His responsibilities will include overseeing HHS agencies and programs with a nearly $2 trillion budget, including the CDC, CMS, FDA, and National Institutes of Health.
Here are 10 key things ASCs should know about his confirmation and its potential impact:
1. Mr. Kennedy was confirmed after a narrow 14-13 vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Feb. 4, with approval largely split along party lines. His confirmation followed two hearings on Jan. 29 and 30, after being nominated by President Donald Trump on Nov. 14.
2. During the hearings, he faced tough questioning on his past vaccine skepticism and broader healthcare issues, including Medicare and...
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