Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an influential federal panel. The task force sets insurance coverage for preventive services, including tests like colonoscopies.
The appointments could affect which preventive services are recommended and covered in the future. The panel's guidance often determines what insurers pay for, making membership changes significant for patients and health plans.
Ars Technica reports the eight new members were added to the panel. The source does not provide further details about the appointees or their qualifications.