Federal officials granted blanket ethics waivers to every member of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, allowing all of them to serve despite financial interests, according to documents obtained by STAT and reported Nov. 11. Two members own private medical practices that could profit if the panel recommends certain types of care.
The waivers also cover stock in drug and medical device companies and jobs at public research universities that provide medical care. STAT reported that some members, especially newer ones, have more extensive conflicts than others.
