Preventive

Preventive Care Surprise: ACA Free Annual Check-Up Leaves Patients with Unexpected Bills and Frustration

SEATTLE, WA – When Kristy Uddin, 49, went in for her annual mammogram last year, she anticipated that she wouldn’t receive a bill due to the preventative care measures covered under the 2010 Affordable Care Act. However, when a bill for $236 arrived, Uddin was shocked and frustrated. She learned that the mammogram itself was covered, but the fee for the equipment and the facility was not, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction. Uddin’s experience is …

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Mandate-for-No-Cost Preventive Care Challenged in Federal Appeals Court – Potential Impact on Preventive Services

Dallas, Texas – A federal appeals court in Texas scrutinized the Biden administration’s approach to a significant challenge to the Affordable Care Act, raising concerns about the future of preventive care services for millions of Americans. The case revolves around a provision in the ACA that requires insurers to cover various preventive care services, such as screenings for cancers and HIV-prevention drugs, at no cost to patients. The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals is …

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Preventive Health Bill Pushed by Lawmakers Despite CBO Score Criticisms

Washington, D.C. – Lawmakers in Congress often face the challenge of navigating the Congressional Budget Office’s assessments when proposing legislation. These analyses are pivotal in determining the budgetary and economic impacts of potential laws, guiding decision-making processes within the government. One example of this struggle comes from Rep. Diana DeGette, a Democrat from Colorado. DeGette encountered difficulties when she pushed for a bill mandating Medicare and Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation services, only to receive …

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