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The statement below is issued by the American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Physicians and American Psychiatric Association, who represent more than 400,000 physicians and medical students.
Access and coverage for preventive care services matters to everyone. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) plays an integral role in helping physicians make the best evidence-based recommendations for their patients.
The health of Americans depends on the new USPSTF maintaining its stature as a trusted source of evidence-based clinical guidance for the medical community. Our organizations stand ready to support work that ensures patients can access important preventive services-from cancer screenings to counseling to immunizations-without cost.
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AOA media contact
Amanda Pavic
Corporate Communications Specialist
[email protected]
About the American Osteopathic Association
As the nation’s leading voice for osteopathic medicine, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) represents more than 218,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students, championing public health, scientific research and the highest standards of DO certification. For over a century, the AOA has advanced whole-person healthcare, shaping the future of the osteopathic profession and ensuring its founding principles remain a vital force in modern medicine.
To learn more about DOs and the osteopathic philosophy of medicine, visit Osteopathic.org, or to find a DO in your area, visit findado.osteopathic.org.
About the American Academy of Family Physicians
The AAFP is the largest national association of family physicians, representing 124,500 physicians and medical students. Family medicine’s cornerstone is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship focused on impactful care for people of all ages, races and genders across all medical conditions. The AAFP supports every stage of a family physician’s career and provides evidence-based resources, advocacy and community to empower family medicine. To learn more, visit aafp.org. For information about healthcare, medical conditions and wellness, please visit the AAFP’s patient education website, familydoctor.org.
About the American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
About the American College of Physicians
The American College of Physicians is the largest medical specialty organization in the United States with members in more than 172 countries worldwide. ACP membership includes 162,000 internal medicine physicians, related subspecialists and medical students. Internal medicine physicians are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Follow ACP on X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads and LinkedIn.
About the American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association, founded in 1844, is the oldest medical association in the country. The APA is also the largest psychiatric association in the world with more than 40,400 physician members specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and research of mental illnesses. APA’s vision is to ensure access to quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. For more information, please visit psychiatry.org.