Transformation Update
In July 2003, HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson announced the Transformation of the U.S.P.H.S. Commissioned Corps. Secretary Thompson announced that the Transformation would:
Streamline the Corps, while increasing its size and scope;
Add clinical positions that serve the Indian Health Service;
Provide structure to make the Corps 100% deployable;
Improve Corps management and development systems; and
Develop reserve components.
Since 2003, Commissioned Corps management has been engaged in collecting
information, analyzing and preparing recommendations regarding the
future structure, composition, and management of the Corps. CDC has
been well represented in those activities, as several CDC and ATSDR
officers have participated in work groups, focus groups, and various
discussions.
A status report on transformation, by CAPT Sven Rodenbeck, ATSDR,
which was published in the October
2004 Commissioned Corps Bulletin.
Other Links Regarding Transformation:
HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt's 500-Day Plan Addresses
Commissioned Corps Issues
Mike Leavitt Bio
500-Day
Plan
DHHS Press release, July 3, 2003
Commissioned Corps Bulletin, August 2003 (PDF)
Presentation Regarding Transformation (Powerpoint, 80 KB)