Summary

In 2022, a U.S. district court judge found a key part of the preventive service provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. This ruling has important clinical, equity, and cost implications, as preventive care is important for individuals and overall public health. This week’s Fast Fact assesses the impact of imposing cost sharing on the services and prescription drug classes if the Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra court case is upheld.