Esa Davis
Coverage of Esa Davis in the Nexus archive.
- RFK Jr. fires 2 leaders of preventive services task force
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr fired two leaders of the US Preventive Services Task Force. The terminated leaders are John Wong and Esa Davis, who were vice chairs of the task force. The firings occurred on May 11 after a review by Kennedy.
- STAT+: Kennedy fires two leaders on preventive services task force
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two leaders of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Vice Chairs John Wong and Esa Davis, due to a review of current appointments. The termination is administrative and unrelated to their performance. The decision aims to protect the Task Force and preserve confidence in its work.
- Kennedy fires heads of task force that sets insurance coverage rules
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the co-chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which could open the task force up to more political influence. The move comes as the administration prepares to vet new applicants to the committee. The expert panel recommends which health services insurers must cover at no cost to patients under the Affordable Care Act.