His evidence-based approach to health policy may no longer be political viable
— His evidence-based approach to health policy may no longer be political viable
by Joseph V. Sakran, MD, MPH, MPA
May 19, 2026
• 3 min read
When Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his confirmation hearing for health secretary last winter, many physicians and public health leaders saw something increasingly rare in American politics: a lawmaker genuinely wrestling with science, evidence, and institutional responsibility in real time.
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