Pediatric Care Spotlight: A Kingston-area girl’s recovery from a rare spinal bone cyst is putting a spotlight on the CHEO Foundation’s 2026 Kids These Days campaign, underscoring how quickly a “minor” injury can turn serious. AI in Drug Development: A new industry push argues most AI-enabled drug development efforts still stall at pilots, calling for stronger governance and real scale-up plans. FDA & Digital Health: Tempus won FDA 510(k) clearance for Tempus ECG-MR, an AI tool flagging older adults at risk for moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation from routine ECGs. Medicare Payment Pressure: MGMA warns the 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule could cut the conversion factor, with major federal funding deadlines looming. Gender-Affirming Care in Prisons: The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause restrictions being enforced on gender-affirming care for federal inmates. Work Requirements & Cancer Care: Less Cancer backed a Dingell resolution urging states to use existing Medicaid records (or clinician certification) to protect continuous coverage during active cancer treatment. Surgical Access Gap: A new national analysis maps county-level surgeon shortages, finding millions live where no general surgeon is available. Pet Obesity Messaging: World Pet Obesity Month launches updated communication guidelines and tools to help vets and owners talk about body condition more accurately. Trade Watch: The U.S. and China agreed to tariff relief recommendations covering $60B in goods after Xi’s visit, including some medical-device-related categories.