Prevent Cancer Foundation supports U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Braidwood v. Kennedy

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is proud to celebrate the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Braidwood v. Kennedy, which preserves no-cost access to preventive services under the Affordable Care Act—including routine cancer screenings recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

This ruling affirms the constitutional authority of the USPSTF and ensures that millions of Americans can continue to access lifesaving cancer screenings without cost barriers. Routine screenings—including mammograms for breast cancer, Pap and HPV tests for cervical cancer, colonoscopies or stool-based tests for colorectal cancer, and low-dose CT scans for lung cancer—can prevent some cancers or detect cancers in early, more treatable stages. Early Detection = Better Outcomes, and routine cancer screenings are among the most effective strategies we have to save lives and reduce the burden of cancer.

The data are clear: Cost can be a significant barrier to getting health care, and when we remove that obstacle, people are more likely to get screened. This was reflected in the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Enquête de détection précoce 2025: Among participants who said they were not up to date or don’t know if they are due for a routine cancer screening, nearly a third (32%) said more affordable or fully-covered cancer screenings would make them more likely to prioritize their screening.

“The Court’s decision preserves a critical safeguard for millions of Americans,” said Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation. “We know that preserving cost-free access to routine cancer screening tests helps ensure more people can take action for their health, without additional financial barriers standing in the way. The Prevent Cancer Foundation will continue to support policy solutions and community health organizations across the country implementing measures to address the many barriers to screening that people face.”

The Court has delivered a major victory by upholding the constitutional authority of the USPSTF and maintaining access to no-cost cancer screenings for millions. It is a major win for patients, caregivers, and public health, protecting the principle that access to preventive care should be based on evidence and need.