Rural Health Funding: Indiana is set to receive $120M to expand rural access to primary care, behavioral health, maternal and infant services, and workforce training through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Maternal Health Innovation: Penn LDI researchers reviewed 172 venture-backed maternal care startups, highlighting how “in-between care” models may help close gaps—especially for Black mothers facing much higher mortality and morbidity. Infant Formula Accountability: Michigan AG Dana Nessel announced a $384M Medicaid fraud settlement with Abbott tied to noncompliant powder infant formula manufacturing, with restitution to the state. Measles Watch: Maryland health officials issued a potential measles exposure alert after a traveler with measles visited multiple locations, urging residents to check MMR status and monitor symptoms. Food Budgets: Ohio State experts say healthy eating can be done on a tight budget, offering strategies to cut food waste and stretch grocery dollars. Pediatric Care Recognition: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh earned a U.S. News Honor Roll spot for 2026-27, ranking among the nation’s top 10 pediatric hospitals. Policy & Access: Oregon lawmakers introduced a federal Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act aimed at limiting private-equity control of medical practices. Violence & Health: A national study finds more than half of U.S. adults report physical violence and nearly half report sexual violence, linking higher rates to economic hardship and behavioral health strain.