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Jun 14, 2025

RFK Jr.'s HHS ousts entire roster of CDC vaccine expert committee

RFK Jr. names 8 new members to CDC's vaccine advisory committee after purging entire panel

'All innuendo and conspiracy'—RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisory overhaul undermines vaccine confidence, experts say

UnitedHealth Group, Humana support Medicare Advantage home visit changes

NIH grant cuts have pulled $2B from medical schools, academic hospitals: AAMC - Paige Minemyer

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | 11am ET / 8am PT

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RFK Jr.'s HHS ousts entire roster of CDC vaccine expert committee

By Eric Sagonowsky

The Department of Health and Human Services has removed all 17 sitting members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

RFK Jr. names 8 new members to CDC's vaccine advisory committee after purging entire panel

By Heather Landi

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named eight new members to serve on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel just two days after he removed all 17 sitting members of the key advisory committee.

'All innuendo and conspiracy'—RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisory overhaul undermines vaccine confidence, experts say

By Dave Muoio

Medical groups, public health leaders and lawmakers were quick to condemn Monday's announcement that all 17 sitting members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices are being removed.

UnitedHealth Group, Humana support Medicare Advantage home visit changes

By Noah Tong

The country's two largest Medicare Advantage companies are suggesting policies to reform controversial billing practices, including health risk assessments.

Webinar: AI-Enabled Risk-Driven Perioperative Triage at a Major Health System

Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 12pm ET / 9am PT

Discover how AI-driven risk stratification is transforming pre-op optimization and perioperative care. Join leading industry experts to explore real-world impact at Cleveland Clinic. Register now to learn more!

NIH grant cuts have pulled $2B from medical schools, academic hospitals: AAMC

By Dave Muoio

In a new analysis and policy article, Association of American Medical Colleges warns that "academic health systems can only absorb so much without significant harm to biomedical research, medical education and patient care.”

NIH seeks comment on creation of first AI strategic plan, adds to tranche of AI support in HHS

By Emma Beavins

The National Institutes of Health is seeking comment from industry on a new artificial intelligence strategy for the agency.

PSG report: Employers weigh 'unbundling' PBM models, GLP-1 coverage

By Paige Minemyer

As costs continue to rise, employers are looking to the levers they have available to get their arms around this challenge, and a new report examines some of the strategies they're considering.

'The benefit platform wars have begun': Capital Rx absorbs Amino Health

By Noah Tong

Capital Rx says the acquisition now allows its members to benefit from a seamless, unified medical and pharmacy claims platform.

Independent pharmacies can now directly contract with GoodRx

By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya

Pharmacies can now directly contract with GoodRx without a PBM. They will have access to more than 90 brand medication deals where the manufacturer buys down the price for the consumer via GoodRx.

Fierce Healthcare Layoff Tracker—BCBSM eliminates 600 jobs; Molina lays off Virginia health plan employees

By Noah Tong,Dave Muoio,Paige Minemyer

Stick with this tracker for the latest layoff and workforce updates from across healthcare.

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