Objective:

To announce the appointment of new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) with expertise in health equity and maternal health care.

Approach:

• New Appointments: Alicia Fernandez, MD, and Ericka Gibson, MD, MPH, will join the USPSTF starting January 2025.
• Expertise: Dr. Fernandez specializes in health care equity research, while Dr. Gibson focuses on maternal health outcomes.

Key Findings:

• Dr. Fernandez is a Professor of Medicine at UCSF and has a strong background in cardiometabolic disease care.
• Dr. Gibson is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and developed the Cocoon Pregnancy Care Model.

Interpretation:

Conclusion:

The new members will serve 4-year terms, contributing to evidence-based recommendations on clinical preventive services.

Sources:

• U.S. Preventive Services Task Force