Dr. Alex Christ
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11 appearances
2 recordings
1 series
first heard May 2026
last heard 21 May
Dr. Alex Christ’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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If you've ever gotten a routine mammogram or a colonoscopy or screening for depression in a physical, it's because of guidelines created by the U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force.
The panel of primary care clinicians recommends screenings and services people should and shouldn't get based on scientific reviews.
Kennedy fired the two top physicians leading the panel.
He's called the task force negligent and vowed to shake it up.
Dr. Alex Christ is a family physician and former chair of the panel.
Health officials plan to name new members to the panel in June.
Ping Huang, NPR News.
The task force...
It's been the North Star on how do we make guidelines, and it's had such an influence on prevention and health in America.
To just throw this out is just reckless.
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