Rural Health Access: Kansas lawmakers unveiled the Rural Hospital Revitalization Act, offering interest-free USDA loans up to 10 years to help struggling rural hospitals build or renovate—aimed at preventing closures as Medicaid cuts squeeze budgets. Medical Workforce Pipeline: Colorado’s University of Colorado School of Medicine is launching a new accelerated 3-year track, the Peak-to-Peak Pathway, to speed up in-state residency placements and address doctor shortages. HIV Funding Pressure: Illinois advocates are urging a $6.5M boost to the state’s HIV “lump sum” as federal cuts loom, warning medication access could be jeopardized for thousands. Drug Development Breakthrough: GSK reported phase 3 results for bepirovirsen in chronic hepatitis B, with nearly 1 in 5 patients reaching a functional cure after six months—raising hopes for a finite alternative to lifelong therapy. Caregiving Strain: West Virginia’s caregiving burden falls heavily on women, with unpaid family caregivers delivering billions in support while reporting major out-of-pocket costs and financial setbacks. Public Health & Safety: Henderson, Kentucky is set to receive free care through a military-linked Innovative Readiness Training mission, including medical, dental, vision, hearing, and mental health services. Maternal Mental Health: A report highlights that pregnancy after stillbirth can require stronger mental health support, not just medical follow-up. Health Policy Watch: STAT+ reports Trump’s drug-pricing deals will soon be tested as new launches reveal how “most-favored-nation” style net prices play out in practice.