Rural Access & Affordability: AHA urged CMS to prioritize rural hospitals under the $50B Rural Health Transformation Program, pushing back on funding caps and asking for more flexibility and transparency. Community Care Expansion: People’s Health Clinic says it needs to expand from 5,000 to 12,500 sq. ft. after a 375% growth, serving 11,000 uninsured residents and aiming to cut ER use. Maternal & Mental Health: Cumberland County will host a Women’s Health Summit focused on maternal, infant and general care, while a Massachusetts postpartum mental health case highlights postpartum psychosis concerns. Pharma Policy & Competition: Canada’s federal government will review recommendations from a pharma and life sciences task force on affordability, supply security and domestic production. Drug Pricing Debate: A Tufts researcher warns Medicare drug price negotiation could disincentivize biosimilar development. Oncology & Care Delivery: BeOne Medicines reported 29% Q2 revenue growth driven by Brukinsa, and American Oncology Network described scaling outpatient bispecific antibody and CAR-T delivery. Public Health & Safety: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health launched a Mayo Clinic-backed training platform; Kyrgyzstan’s health ministry is cooperating with law enforcement over alleged hemodialysis program violations. Health Workforce & Access: U.S. military medical readiness missions delivered no-cost care to thousands in Texas, and Kansas Health System St. Francis held an in-person hiring event for clinical and support roles.