Medicare & Access: New Yorkers could see Medicare Part D premiums rise if the Trump administration ends the Premium Stabilization Demonstration Program, affecting about 25 million people. Cost & Competition: A U.S. price comparison shows the same knee replacement can cost about $16,000 in one North Carolina hospital versus about $40,000 at another nearby system—highlighting how consolidation can push up healthcare costs. Affordability in Care: In Ireland, 1 in 10 parents say they’ve skipped asthma medication for children due to financial pressure, prompting calls for free MART inhalers. AI Governance: A study of medical AI developers finds many lack awareness of key regulations and that many workplaces have no AI governance framework. Medicaid Policy: Wisconsin providers warn Medicaid work requirements could add administrative and ethical burdens, complicating doctor-patient decisions. Public Health Alerts: Hong Kong reported new Legionnaires’ disease cases and urged proper maintenance of water systems. Global Health & Industry: Afghanistan inaugurated a $15M pharmaceutical factory to boost local medicine production; Tanzania’s healthcare investment is driving demand for diagnostics, equipment, and digital health. Workforce & Training: Spain’s health ministry released 2027 Specialized Health Training spots, totaling 12,850 (+4%). Violence Prevention: Nigeria’s Kwara state backs a bill to criminalize assaults and harassment of healthcare workers. Leadership Updates: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical procedures and remains under observation.