The Supreme Court is deliberating a case that could affect the free availability of preventive-care services mandated by the Affordable Care Act. Central to the dispute is the classification of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which has recommended preventive medical services since 1984. A recent ruling deemed the task force's structure unconstitutional due to improper appointments of its members. Advocacy groups warn this may force patients to pay out of pocket for essential services like diabetes screenings and HIV-prevention drugs, potentially leading to decreased access to necessary healthcare.
"Patients who relied on the promise of preventive care without out-of-pocket costs for a variety of lifesaving interventions and screenings may now need to bear those costs themselves."
"Realistically, this means that patients will not seek out essential preventive care or adhere to preventive medications after they are prescribed."
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