Breaking: SCOTUS rejects challenge to free preventive care

The decision upholds a key ACA provision, and establishes that an expert task force is under the authority of health secretary.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   Supreme Court rejects challenge to free preventive care, bolsters RFK Jr.'s power By Angus Chen Samuel Corum/Getty Images The Supreme Court upheld on Friday a key Affordable Care Act provision requiring health insurers to cover certain recommended preventive services cost-free. The decision delivers a victory to health advocates, because services including cancer screenings, statins, and HIV prevention drugs called PrEP will continue to be available at no cost to many Americans.   But the decision also means health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could have more latitude to reshape what's covered. READ MORE Sign up for Morning Rounds Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   The CDC's vaccine advisory panel, empowered by RFK Jr., is just getting started By Jason Mast 2   States anxiously wait to find out if cancer tracking and prevention funding from CDC will be renewed By Isabella Cueto 3   Balkanization of vaccine policy raises concerns about vaccine uptake, insurance coverage, experts warn By Helen Branswell 4   Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care delivers major setback for transgender rights By Theresa Gaffney Get your first 3 months for $30 Unlock access to STAT's award-winning journalism, premium data tools, and must-read, subscriber-only newsletters. Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us