The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that the health secretary has supervisory authority over the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which evaluates preventive health interventions. This ruling confirms that preventive health services graded A or B must be covered by insurers at no cost to patients. There are concerns regarding the current health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., potentially influencing task force recommendations to align with his personal beliefs, similar to his current actions at the CDC.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the health secretary has authority over the USPSTF, confirming preventive health recommendations are protected under the ACA.
Kavanaugh noted that the Task Force operates under a chain of command, preserving executive oversight, despite concerns about potential ideological influences.
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