New Healthcare Advisory Committee by HHS and CMS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the establishment of a new Healthcare Advisory Committee. This initiative, comprising leaders from various sectors of the healthcare industry, aims to provide expert guidance on modernizing and improving the delivery and financing of healthcare across the United States.

The Committee's main objective is to offer counsel to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz. It will focus on operational advancements and strategic enhancements for programs like Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. According to Secretary Kennedy, this effort is designed to transition from a reactive system to one that emphasizes prevention and overall health improvement.

Dr. Oz noted the extensive professional response to the initiative, emphasizing the diverse expertise of Committee members in areas such as healthcare financing and care delivery. "Their insights will help us advance higher-quality care, reduce administrative burden, and strengthen program sustainability," said Dr. Oz. The Committee's members, selected from over 400 nominations, will serve two-year terms, with proceedings open to the public to ensure regulatory transparency.

The inaugural meeting of the Committee is set for later this year, with details available on the CMS website and in the Federal Register. For ongoing updates and information about the Committee's activities, visit cms.gov.