Doctor Groups Need to Fill the Void
Former CDC officials say that layoffs, leadership changes, and politics have made CDC information less trustworthy.
At the STAT Summit Boston, former CDC Director Rochelle Walensky and Dan Jernigan, former director of the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, expressed concerns about the reliability of CDC guidance.
It’s getting harder to trust guidance coming out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
However, they noted that some information, such as data on maternal health, foodborne illnesses, and international travel, appears to remain reliable.
This shift creates an opportunity for physician groups to "step up to the plate" and provide trustworthy guidance.
Former Leaders' Concerns
- Layoffs and leadership changes have impacted CDC's credibility
- Politics have influenced the trustworthiness of CDC information
- Some areas, like maternal health and foodborne illnesses, remain reliable
Former CDC officials' remarks highlight the ongoing erosion of trust in the US public health infrastructure.
Author's summary: Former CDC leaders express concerns about the agency's trustworthiness.