Chief Healthcare Executive February 14, 2025
Ron Southwick

Yes, many are worried about his long record of vaccine criticism. But business leaders and analysts say there could be opportunities.

Six months ago, it seemed unfathomable that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would serve as the nation’s top federal health officials.

But Kennedy is now the U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services. The Senate narrowly voted to confirm Kennedy Thursday.

Many physicians and healthcare leaders spoke out against putting Kennedy in that position, citing his long record of vaccine skepticism and misinformation and his lack of experience running a health organization. And some expressed alarm about Kennedy taking over the health department.

Republicans, including some that weren’t comfortable with his many past statements on vaccines, cited Kennedy’s plan to...

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