Massive Rehiring Underway at HHS and Doge as RFK Jr. Reverses Cuts
In a significant policy reversal, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced the reinstatement of thousands of employees previously cut from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This move comes as part of a broader initiative to restore programs and jobs that were eliminated under previous administrations. Over 26,000 workers fired by Doge, a company under HHS, are expected to return to their positions, marking a major shift in employment policies within the department.
The decision to rehire these employees was detailed in a statement from RFK Jr., who emphasized the importance of maintaining a robust workforce to support the department's mission. This action follows reports from major news outlets, including Forbes, ABC News, The New York Times, and CNBC, which highlighted the extensive job cuts made by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other HHS divisions.
The rehiring initiative is expected to have a significant impact on the operations and morale within HHS, as well as on the broader healthcare sector. It reflects a commitment to reversing what many have described as detrimental cuts to essential services and programs.
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What is HHS?
The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.
How many FDA employees were fired?
HHS announced last week that it would cut 10,000 people, including around 3,500 FDA employees, or 19% of the agency. This account of the effects of the job cuts at FDA is based on conversations with more than two dozen sources inside and outside of FDA.
How many people work at HHS?
In total, and including roughly 10,000 people who have left over the last few months through early retirement or deferred resignation programs, the overall staff at HHS will fall from 82,000 to around 62,000 -- or about a fourth of its workforce. 'This is a difficult moment for all of us at HHS.
How many HHS employees were fired?
The layoffs are expected to shrink HHS to 62,000 positions, lopping off nearly a quarter of its staff — 10,000 jobs through layoffs and another 10,000 workers who took early retirement and voluntary separation offers.
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