Wildfire Response: CMS expanded Medicare flexibilities and waivers for Washington wildfire evacuees, including replacement of damaged durable medical equipment and support for providers. Medicaid Pressure Relief: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear used a $255M surplus to reverse a planned 4% Medicaid reimbursement cut, protecting waivers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Fraud & Home Care: New U.S. legislation (HR 8804) would strengthen CMS tools to prevent Medicare home health fraud while safeguarding access for seniors. Cybersecurity: Poland reported a major breach tied to MyDr, potentially exposing medical and personal data for nearly 19 million people. Wearables Turning Clinical: Google’s Pixel Watch 5 adds “Health Guardian” features that track blood pressure trends, insulin resistance trends, and sleep breathing quality over time. Public Health Advisory: CDC warned patients on B-cell-depleting or modulating meds about higher risk of severe arboviral disease and how clinicians should respond. Access via Pharmacies: A rural pharmacy pilot in the U.S. “Stroke Belt” trained pharmacy teams to screen and refer patients, aiming to prevent heart and stroke events. Universal Health Funding: ADB increased financing for the Philippines’ universal healthcare program by $250M to help expand enrollment and reduce out-of-pocket spending. Care Quality Recognition: Boone Health earned accreditation for its mastectomy program, signaling specialized post-surgery support standards. Community Health Support: Ohio National Guard’s GuardCare clinic delivered free medical, dental, vision, and mental health services to hundreds in Southeast Ohio.