HHS to Cut 10,000 Jobs in Major Restructuring Under RFK Jr.

The overhaul, aligned with Trump's government downsizing initiative, consolidates divisions and introduces the Administration for a Healthy America.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will eliminate 10,000 positions, reducing its workforce by 24% to 62,000 employees.
The restructuring will consolidate 28 divisions into 15, including the creation of the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) to centralize core functions.
HHS aims to save $1.8 billion annually by streamlining operations and reducing redundancies in administrative roles such as IT, HR, and procurement.
Critics warn the cuts could delay drug approvals, harm public health services, and lower agency morale, with employees reporting uncertainty and stress.
The changes, set to take effect by late May 2025, align with President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency initiative to downsize federal agencies.