Breaking: HHS plans to slash 10,000 jobs under Secretary RFK Jr.

Sweeping plan would consolidate authorities, create a new agency for a "Healthy America."

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   HHS plans to slash 10,000 jobs under RFK Jr. By Sarah Owermohle and Lizzy Lawrence Alex Brandon/AP The Health and Human Services Department is set to slash 10,000 jobs and streamline authorities under its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.   The agency announced the restructuring plans on Thursday as part of broader Trump administration efforts to reduce the federal workforce and cut costs. HHS claimed that laying off 10,000 federal workers across its divisions would save $1.8 billion and "serve multiple goals without impacting critical services." READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis Washington never stops. Cut through the noise with our essential updates on health care politics and policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   Exclusive: On NIH director's first day, the agency tackles one of his priorities — ending 'censorship' in science By Anil Oza 2   Cancer research, long protected, feels 'devastating' effects under Trump By Angus Chen 3   Exclusive: Tara Schwetz, who oversaw creation of ARPA-H, placed on leave by NIH By Lev Facher 4   Marty Makary and Jay Bhattacharya confirmed by Senate as FDA commissioner and NIH director By Lizzy Lawrence Don't miss out on another STAT Investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us