HHS Shifts Task Force Oversight to AHRQ Director
Published Date: 5/18/2026
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The Secretary of Health and Human Services has officially handed over day-to-day control of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). This means AHRQ now manages routine recommendations, member nominations, and oversight, while the Secretary keeps the big decisions. This change starts right away and helps keep the Task Force running smoothly without extra costs.
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