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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced the formation of a new federal healthcare advisory committee. The 18-member team is tasked with cutting costs and slashing red tape within Medicare and Medicaid. Critics compared the polished video presentation to a wellness infomercial, referencing Dr. Oz's history of selling controversial health products on television.
FDA Advisory Committee, Pfizer Vaccine Purchase Agreement
Dr. Paul Offit and other members of the FDA advisory committee expressed surprise at the lack of detailed data provided during vaccine review meetings. Despite a "critical lack of information," 19 of 21 members voted for approval. The segment notes that the Department of Health and Human Services announced a massive purchase of Pfizer doses immediately following the advisory vote, suggesting the outcome was predetermined.
