Women’s Health Funding: Melinda French Gates highlighted the West Alabama Women’s Center in Tuscaloosa as a model for community women’s health, noting a Pivotal grant that helped the clinic expand and add on-site labs and mental health services. Medicaid Rules: KFF Health News reports CMS finalized Medicaid work requirements, spelling out what about 18.5 million enrollees will need to do starting Jan. 1, 2027—raising concerns about administrative hurdles and coverage loss. Hospital Finance Fallout: Illinois hospitals are said to owe the state more than $700M in taxes, penalties, and advance payments, after closures like West Suburban Medical Center left repayment in doubt and reignited debate over safety-net funding. Cancer Research Boost: A new UH AI data center is set to use $12M in NIH funding to improve cancer detection and analysis across Hawaii and the Pacific region. Public Health at Home: Douglas County, Kansas is launching free private well-water testing, targeting nitrates and bacteria like coliform and E. coli. Care Access & Cost Pressure: A report says U.S. healthcare affordability fell to a record low, with millions facing mounting medical bills. Clinical Innovation: FDA advisory panel backed Moderna’s mRNA vaccine for adults 50+—a potential step for broader immunization. Care in the Community: A hospice/Medicare fraud case in Los Angeles County underscores ongoing scrutiny of payments and oversight. Caregiving & Aging: Coverage also points to planning tools for people turning 65 in 2026 and long-term care preparation.