Medicaid Crackdown: The Trump administration is pausing about $1.07B in Medicaid payments—$199M to Minnesota and $867.5M to California—citing suspected fraud and noncompliance, with states urged to submit documentation to unlock funds. Fraud & Trust Politics: A KFF poll finds voters increasingly blame doctors and hospitals for Medicare/Medicaid fraud, while another survey says trust in health plans hinges on fast, real-time help when people are stressed. Behavioral Health AI Backlash: Kaiser Permanente faces clinician pushback over AI use in behavioral health, escalating to a San Francisco Board of Supervisors hearing. Maternal Mental Health Funding: Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro and Health Secretary Debra Bogen highlighted $5.2M in the state budget to expand postpartum depression screening and access to perinatal mental health care. Rural Care Transparency: A new La Plata County healthcare dashboard shows strengths in prevention and workforce capacity, but gaps in affordability and cancer screening. Clinical Workforce & Access: Lexington Regional Health Center added Dr. Rebecca Gill, a breast-focused general surgeon, to expand continuity of care locally. Public Health & Safety: Officials urged caution during the cyclosporiasis lettuce probe, while Texas A&M experts warned about the return of the New World screwworm and the need for wound care vigilance. Health Tech & Markets: FDA cleared Rapid Medical’s DRIVEWIRE 35 for stroke procedures, while a new report projects strong growth for AI in drug repurposing.