Challenge to ACA preventive-care panel draws skepticism from Supreme Court
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical Monday of a challenge to a section of the Affordable Care Act that requires health plans to provide no-cost preventive care such as cancer screenings, immunizations and contraception to millions of Americans.
A lawsuit brought by a Christian-owned business and individuals argued that the mandates were unenforceable because members of the expert committee that decides what measures health plans must cover were improperly appointed.
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