Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care

Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care

Opponents and medical groups had warned that the decision could jeopardize preventive screenings for millions of Americans.

Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care

Opponents and medical groups had warned that the decision could jeopardize preventive screenings for millions of Americans.

Judge’s ruling undercuts health law’s preventive care

A federal judge in Texas who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation’s health law Thursday that requires most insurers to cover preventive services that include screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health.

Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care

Opponents and medical groups had warned that the decision could jeopardize preventive screenings for millions of Americans.

Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care

Opponents and medical groups had warned that the decision could jeopardize preventive screenings for millions of Americans.

Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care

Experts cautioned that insurers are unlikely to stop any coverage immediately.