CDC director ousted

Susan Monarez has left her role as CDC director after less than a month — the shortest tenure in the agency's history — following reported clashes with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy. This news comes amid a period of turmoil at the CDC, including a recent deadly shooting at its headquarters.

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Top Story CDC Director Ousted After Less Than a Month on the Job Susan Monarez has left her role as CDC director after less than a month — the shortest tenure in the agency's history — following reported clashes with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy. This news comes amid a period of turmoil at the CDC, including a recent deadly shooting at its headquarters. Sponsored Helping to Transform Healthcare with Transparent Data Insights Presented by Claritev Claritev helps make healthcare clearer, smarter, and more affordable. With 40+ years of claims repricing expertise and powerful AI technology, we turn complex data into actionable insights. Our enterprise platform drives price transparency, optimizes networks, and reshapes benefit plan design—helping payers, providers, and employers deliver real value in healthcare. Learn more Shaping the Future of AI in Healthcare At INVEST Digital Health, experts will tackle the tough questions: How do we measure AI's impact? What drives differentiation in a crowded market? And how can trust be built while adopting new technologies? Be part of the conversation, and the connections that move healthcare forward. Register Today

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