The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) announced the addition of eight new members: Seth J. Corey, M.D., M.P.H., Patrick K. Hunter, M.D., M.Sc., Ronald P. Karlsberg, M.D., Venkatesh L. Murthy, M.D., Ph.D., Stephen T. Parente, Ph.D., Goldie Stands-Over-Bull, M.D., Louis J. Wilson, M.D., and Dennis W. Wulfeck, M.D., M.B.A., D.H.A.
Their 4-year terms begin in September 2026. In addition, Dr. Corey has been named as chair of the Task Force. The Task Force, who has not met in more than a year, is responsible for assessing evidence behind a wide range of preventive medical services.