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Federal Policy·June 29, 2026

Sanders Releases HHS Emails Showing Kennedy Pressured CDC on Vaccine Messaging

Senator Bernie Sanders released internal HHS emails indicating that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressured the CDC to alter vaccine messaging and directed the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to restrict vaccine access. The emails document direct intervention in CDC communications and advisory processes. The release comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the administration's vaccine policy direction and its potential impact on public health programs.

Why it matters for managed care

Changes to federal vaccine policy and CDC messaging directly affect Medicaid MCO vaccine coverage requirements, VFC program administration, immunization performance metrics, and member outreach strategies.

Managed Care

Read the full article at thehill.com

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