HHS Announces 10,000 Job Cuts in Sweeping Restructuring Plan
The department, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will consolidate divisions, create a new agency, and refocus on chronic disease prevention, raising concerns about public health impacts.
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed plans to cut 10,000 full-time jobs, reducing its workforce to 62,000 employees, a 24% reduction since January 2025.
- The restructuring will consolidate 28 divisions into 15 and establish the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) to centralize functions and focus on chronic disease prevention.
- Major cuts include 3,500 jobs at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, 1,200 at the NIH, and 300 at CMS, with five of HHS's ten regional offices also set to close.
- The department estimates the changes will save $1.8 billion annually but has faced criticism for potentially undermining public health programs, including HIV prevention and pandemic preparedness.
- The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response will be moved under the CDC as part of the reorganization, aligning with President Trump's federal downsizing initiative.
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