The Supreme Court upheld a popular provision of the Affordable Care Act on Friday that requires private insurers to cover a range of preventive healthcare services without cost sharing. The 6-3 ruling is a victory for public health advocates and providers, who say the mandate preserves Americans’ access to critical care, including cancer screenings, tests for chronic conditions, and sexual health and pregnancy-related services. The case, Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc., centered on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which makes recommendations on what preventive care should be covered by insurers. Plaintiffs, led by Braidwood Management, had asserted the task force violates the Constitution because the members aren’t appointed by the president or confirmed by the Senate.
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Source: https://www.medtechdive.com/news/supreme-court-aca-preventive-care-mandate-decision-braidwood-kennedy/751880/