Wildfire healthcare access (US): CMS activated Medicare flexibilities after a HHS-declared public health emergency from major wildfires near Spokane, allowing replacement of damaged durable medical equipment and adding provider waivers. Rural care investment (US): HaysMed in Kansas highlighted rural expansion plans, including a $2.4M push for a new PET/CT scanner to cut travel for oncology and cardiac patients. Digital health interoperability (US): Epic launched one-click diagnostic image exchange so hospitals can share CT/X-ray/MRI images without CDs, aiming to speed treatment. Mobile healthcare (Indonesia): Hyundai Motor Group unveiled a PV5-based mobile clinic demo and plans a pilot in BSD City with Eka Hospital to bring checks to areas with limited access. Primary care + social support (Canada): A randomized trial found relationship-based navigation improved access to needed health and social services versus simple signposting. HIV prevention push (India): Delhi intensified an HIV campaign targeting youth, schools and colleges with testing and treatment messaging. Workforce retention (UK): Research points to supportive teams, compassionate leadership and manageable workloads as key to keeping experienced NHS nurses. Urology surgery breakthrough: A POISE-3 analysis reports tranexamic acid lowers major bleeding in urologic operations without clear added clot risk. Legal/brand: Delhi High Court barred Alder Biochem from using the “Biochem” name, protecting Zydus’s trademark. Healthcare costs + coverage (Philippines): GCash and KwikCare launched app-based HMO coverage to help Filipinos avoid debt from unexpected hospital bills. Care access equity (Australia): A Senate inquiry heard Medicare underfunds remote Indigenous healthcare teams, urging funding for the whole care team, not just GP time. Medical malpractice (US): A Georgia jury awarded $15M after a radiologist’s alleged improper catheter placement contributed to a patient’s death. Argentina policy shift: Argentina began charging foreign non-residents for public healthcare services, aiming to curb medical tourism.