Consider This from NPR Trump nominates RFK Jr. to remake healthcare.
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Nov 15, 2024 Julie Rovner, Chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, dives into the implications of Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services. They discuss Kennedy's controversial views on vaccines and health policy, raising concerns among health experts. The conversation also highlights the expansive role of the HHS and the potential challenges Kennedy might face with his proposals, including changes to drug advertisements and chronic disease prevention strategies.
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RFK Jr. nominated to HHS
- President-elect Trump nominated RFK Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Kennedy holds controversial views on health, including claims about vaccines causing autism and fluoride poisoning water.
Concerns about RFK Jr.'s nomination
- Former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius expressed concern about RFK Jr.'s nomination.
- She called Kennedy a "vaccine skeptic" and warned that he might undo decades of public health work.
HHS Responsibilities
- HHS oversees numerous agencies, including the NIH, FDA, and CDC.
- It also manages programs like Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and human services.