U.S. Health Policy: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed SB 162 to cut insurers’ takeback window from two years to one, while extending provider appeals from 30 to 60 days—aimed at reducing long-term financial uncertainty. Hospital Food Reform: CMS and HHS launched a voluntary “Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge,” urging inpatient menus to cut ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks, processed meats, and deep-fried items. Digital Health & Privacy: Reports say Samsung Health is adding a toggle to use health data for AI training; turning it off may block syncing and trigger deletion. Infectious Disease R&D: Omnix Medical launched the PEPTAMR Horizon Europe consortium with a EUR ~8M grant to advance OMN6 against resistant hospital-acquired infections. Care Access & Workforce: Qatar’s Hamad Medical Corporation is digitizing lab diagnostics to speed results and improve accuracy. Public Health After Disasters: Experts warn floods create a “silent health emergency” via contaminated water, disrupted care, and lingering mental health impacts. Global Health Systems: Lesotho’s Back-to-Care campaign reconnected 1,802 people to HIV treatment, reaching 106 facilities. Leadership Moves: Philippines President Marcos appointed orthopedic surgeon Jose Brittanio Pujalte Jr. as Health secretary after Teodoro Herbosa’s resignation for health reasons. Clinical Milestone: Father Muller Medical College Hospital in India performed its first robot-assisted total knee replacement. Health & Politics: Sen. Mitch McConnell broke weeks of silence, saying a fall led to his hospitalization.