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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has begun a significant reorganization plan, which will reduce the number of employees in the department by 10,000 staffers, or 25%. Reduction in force notices were given out on April 1. Here is a breakdown of the reductions in force at HHS effective June 30:
- The Food and Drug Administration is cutting 3,500 employees.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is cutting 2,400 employees.
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is cutting 1,200 employees.
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is cutting 300 employees.
The CAP is committed to supporting members and laboratories as we navigate the evolving political and medical landscape. We will continue monitoring changes that may impact CAP policy and update members as information becomes available.