Rural Access Funding: HHS awarded nearly $25M to 132 rural hospitals across 13 states, including 11 Kansas facilities, to help retain clinicians and keep emergency and inpatient services running. Post-Acute Tech Leadership: Frazier Healthcare Partners named Jonathan Lujan CEO of MatrixCare after its acquisition from Resmed, aiming to scale EHR and revenue cycle tools for skilled nursing and home health. Maternal Care Gaps: Wyoming held its first maternal health summit, spotlighting widespread OB-GYN and labor-and-delivery shortages and exploring solutions funded by a $5.2M federal grant. Public Health Alerts: Pennsylvania reported 676 measles cases (including four vaccinated), while Louisiana confirmed its first rabid dog case since 2014—both prompting renewed prevention and vaccination reminders. Healthcare Safety & Accountability: A former MSU physician was arrested in Georgia over alleged sexual assaults, and a rabies case was also reported after a bat test in New York. Policy & Coverage Pressure: A study warns Medicaid cuts could force pregnant rural residents to drive farther for care, raising risks for mothers and babies. Mental Health Response: Laredo opened a mental health unit facility to help officers connect people to specialists instead of arresting during crises. Global Medicine Delivery: Colombia plans to speed up medicine access by cutting red tape, settling debts, and tightening oversight.