Court Challenges to Preventive Services Requirements: Implications for Helping People Quit Tobacco

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This webinar focuses on the implications of Braidwood v. Becerra, a federal court case, on coverage of treatments to help people quit tobacco. The case, Braidwood v. Becerra challenges the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that most plans cover preventive services without cost-sharing. The speakers will provide background on the court case, implications for work in tobacco control, and next steps.

As a result of this webinar, attendees will:

  • Learn how the United States Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations are used to require coverage of quit-smoking treatments.
  • Understand the implications of the recent decision in Braidwood v. Becerra and how they impact coverage of quit-smoking treatments.