The American Hospital Association, along with other medical organizations, filed a brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals, asking to restore the preventive services mandate of the Affordable Care Act, pending appeal.
The brief argues that patients are less likely to use preventive services if they must pay for these services, Healthcare Dive reports.
The medical associations said preventive health services are essential to increase longevity and quality of life and that medical evidence should dictate preventive care recommendations rather than political considerations. Read more.
