Former CDC Leaders Express Concerns Over Trustworthiness of Guidance
Former CDC officials, including Rochelle Walensky and Dan Jernigan, have stated that layoffs, leadership changes, and politics have contributed to the erosion of trust in CDC information.
Speaking at the STAT Summit Boston, they noted that while some areas, such as maternal health and foodborne illnesses, still appear to be reliable, the overall trust in CDC guidance is diminishing.
It’s getting harder to trust guidance coming out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This creates an opportunity for physician groups to fill the void and provide trustworthy guidance. The comments highlight the ongoing issue of trust in the US public health infrastructure.
Author's summary: Former CDC leaders question trust in CDC guidance due to layoffs and politics.
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