The source was attributed to "persons familiar with the decision." (Some sources later in the day quoted HHS as responding, "No final decision" was made.)
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Typically, USPSTF has two gateway roles in preventive services. First, USPSTF-endorsed services must be covered by commercial insurance with no copay. Second, CMS is allowed to create new preventive services in Medicare via National Coverage Determination, but only for the services that were first endorsed by USPSTF.
Find the WSJ here:
See my earlier blog on USPSTF news, starting with the June Supreme Court case, here:
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A detailed article against the USPSTF appeared in "The American Conservative," July 9, here:
