Patient Privacy Breach: Cambridge University Hospitals launched an investigation after about 40 staff accessed the medical records of a 3-year-old boy injured in a crocodile enclosure, referring the matter to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office. Rural Access & Workforce: Vermont’s CCN-RMHS expanded its Open Access mental health model to include child and family services and added more days for walk-in same-day assessments, while Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice began recruiting for its first paid Licensed Nursing Assistant training cohort. Public Health in Crisis: Venezuela’s earthquakes killed about 235 people and injured at least 4,300, prompting emergency relief and sanctions waivers to support medical response. Healthcare Policy & Costs: Colorado lawmakers and hospital CEOs warned that HR 1’s Medicaid cuts could trigger rural hospital closures and major premium hikes. Digital Health & Supply Chains: North Carolina announced new digital programs to strengthen rural health infrastructure, and India relaunched its Air Suvidha 2.0 portal requiring a mandatory online health declaration for travelers. Mental Health & AI: A new push to use generative AI chatbots as school mental health counselors is raising questions about scaling support for teens. Pharma Regulation: India sought public feedback on draft rules to ease imported drug shelf-life requirements, aiming to reduce waste and improve supply efficiency.