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explain "RFK Jr. says he may bar scientists from publishing in top medical journals By Niha Masih & Amy B Wang The Washington Post 2 hours ago

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans to potentially prohibit government-funded scientists from publishing in leading medical journals such as The Lancet, the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). He criticizes these publications as "corrupt" and overly influenced by pharmaceutical companies, suggesting that they suppress studies unfavorable to corporate interests .Facebook+6The Washington Post+6HC Innovation Group+6 STAT+4New York Post+4POLITICO+4

Instead, Kennedy proposes establishing in-house journals within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to disseminate research from agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He believes that these new publications would gain credibility due to NIH funding and would ensure the integrity of scientific research .HC Innovation Group+2The Daily Beast+2The Washington Post+2 The Washington Post

This proposal has raised concerns among experts who argue that barring scientists from publishing in established journals could undermine the credibility of publicly funded research and isolate U.S. scientists from the global scientific community .The Guardian+2The Washington Post+2HC Innovation Group+2

Kennedy's stance aligns with broader actions taken during his tenure, including overriding CDC recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women and children, and leading a White House report that accuses pharmaceutical companies of manipulating medical literature .STAT+5The Washington Post+5The Daily Beast+5

These developments have sparked debate about the administration's influence on scientific communication and the potential implications for public health policy.The Washington Post+2The Daily Beast+2The Washington Post+2

RFK Jr. Considers Banning Government Scientists from Publishing in Established Journals