FDA & AI Imaging: DeepHealth’s updated “Chest XRay” AI tool cleared by the FDA to spot and localize thoracic findings (nodules, consolidation, mediastinal/hilar issues, and pleural abnormalities including pneumothorax), supporting radiologists from routine reads to urgent flags. Medicare Chronic Care: Counsel Health is joining CMS’s ACCESS Model under the early cardio-kidney-metabolic track, bringing AI-native chronic care for hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia and/or prediabetes to eligible Medicare beneficiaries starting early 2027, with ŌURA to help move insights into physician-led action. Mental Health & Safety in Care: A court revived part of an excessive-force lawsuit tied to a fatal Sikeston police shooting during a mental health crisis, sending the broader claim back for further review. Public Health Trust: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Americans’ trust in MMR has fallen (76% say it’s safe for children), alongside declining confidence in outbreak response. Healthcare Access & Infrastructure: Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center installed Philips Rembra CT to speed emergency imaging and expand local advanced diagnostics. Policy & Coverage: DOL outlined 2026 MHPAEA enforcement priorities (blanket exclusions, medical necessity/utilization review, and network adequacy). Community Health: Lubbock’s health director won recognition for measles outbreak response leadership. Supply Chain & Costs: Reckitt plans $400M over four years to expand and strengthen its U.S. supply chain, including major Mucinex manufacturing expansion in North Carolina. Ebola Update: WHO reports encouraging signs in Congo’s Ituri Ebola fight while warning cases are rising fast in North Kivu. Cyber Risk to Health Systems: A ShareVault analysis ranks Oakland and other Bay Area cities among the most cyberattack-vulnerable, with knock-on risks for hospital systems.