Medicaid Work Rules: CMS issued final rules for Medicaid work requirements, with states scrambling to update systems and advocates warning enrollees could lose coverage over paperwork hurdles. Medicare Advantage Scrutiny: Federal investigators and HHS OIG reports highlight high denial rates for nursing home and rehab care, renewing calls for stronger penalties. Drug Pricing Politics: Policy analysts argue the federal 340B program creates “perverse incentives” via contract pharmacy networks, potentially driving higher drug costs and consolidation. Healthcare Access Under Pressure (Canada/US): Canada’s medicine affordability debate heats up as Medicare/Medicaid cuts threaten ambulance services in New York. Workforce & Training: The UK’s RCP pushes for smarter generalist training within the 10-year workforce plan, while new medical schools and nursing education centers expand pipelines in the US and New Zealand. Clinical Trials & Innovation: Airiver Medical reports first patient treated in its RESTORE-2 CRS trial using a drug-coated balloon. Public Health & Safety: Djibouti wastewater study finds common pharmaceuticals in coastal waters; Alabama’s first medical cannabis dispensary reports early patient uptake. Data & Cybersecurity: VHC Health says a phishing attack exposed patient records via a vendor breach. Major Incident: A massive fire destroyed a large medical-supply warehouse in Tracy, California. Global Health: India delivered measles vaccines and supplies to the Maldives amid an outbreak. Conflict & Care: Reports allege attacks on Gaza medical convoys amid calls for accountability.