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July 2nd Update: What Kennedy v. Braidwood Means for Medtech

Screenshot of the Weekly Rapid Response Updates email from AdvaMed, highlighting the Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc. and its implications for preventive care under the ACA.

Supreme Court Upholds Preventive Care Mandate: What Kennedy v. Braidwood Means for Medtech

In a major decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Affordable Care Act’s preventive services mandate constitutional—ensuring continued no-cost coverage of preventive health services. However, the ruling also gives the HHS Secretary broad authority over the United States Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF), raising questions about the future of its recommendations. AdvaMed is closely monitoring developments and will host a webinar with legal experts from Reed Smith to unpack the potential impact on the medtech industry. Stay informed via our Emerging Policy Response Center.

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