The Gist Healthcare Podcast Friday, July 11, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services has canceled a crucial meeting with the US Preventive Services Task Force, raising concerns about political influence. Meanwhile, the US faces a troubling resurgence of measles, with cases hitting a 30-year high due to declining vaccination rates. Discussion also highlights the Senate committee's advancement of a nominee for CDC leadership, indicating significant implications for public health policy. Lastly, learn about CVS's hefty $950 million penalty in a whistleblower case, spotlighting accountability in healthcare.
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Major Federal Health Bill Changes
- The One Big Beautiful Bill enacts $1.15 trillion in federal health care spending cuts over a decade.
- It changes Medicaid, ACA subsidies, and creates a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program.
Preventive Panel Meeting Canceled
- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceled a USPSTF meeting and signaled new engagement with the panel.
- Public health groups worry political interference could reshape or replace the task force.
Measles Resurgence And Vaccination Drop
- Measles cases reached 1,288 across 39 states, the highest since elimination.
- Declining MMR coverage after the pandemic has dropped below the 95% herd immunity target.