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Supreme Court Upholds Free Preventive Care for Millions

7/6/2025

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On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling, affirming the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of free preventive care for 150 million Americans. The decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood reinforced the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's power, yet worries linger about political sway on future health recommendations under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling, affirming the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of free preventive care for 150 million Americans. The decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood reinforced the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's power, yet worries linger about political sway on future health recommendations under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.