In a landmark decision on June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the authority of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), preserving Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions that mandate no-cost access to preventive healthcare services.
The ruling stems from the Kennedy v. Braidwood case and reaffirms that USPSTF recommendations — such as colorectal cancer and hepatitis C screenings — must remain accessible without cost-sharing for patients. The Court validated that USPSTF operates constitutionally under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with oversight retained by the HHS Secretary.
While this is a win for public health and preventive care access, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) cautions that the long-term implications of the ruling remain uncertain. AGA emphasized its continued commitment to advocating for sustained coverage of life-saving screenings and preventive services.