Mental Health Safety: A jury found the “utterly avoidable” death of a man at Parklands Mental Hospital in the UK tied to staff failures, after he was admitted to an inappropriate ward. FTC Privacy Crackdown: The FTC sued Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing sensitive health data with Meta and Snap and for making subscriptions hard to cancel. Maternal Health Policy: Louisiana hospitals say a law reclassifying misoprostol as a controlled substance is slowing emergency hemorrhage care, potentially worsening outcomes. Medicare/Medicaid Politics: A U.S. lawmaker criticized Medicare and Medicaid cuts and warned Medicare Part D may not be renewed. Workforce Pressure: Missouri hospitals report lower vacancy rates but higher turnover, especially in entry-level roles, pointing to retention as the new crisis. Access to Pain Relief: Zimbabwe urged stronger access to pain medicines as shortages and opioid fears leave cancer patients suffering. Care Delivery Expansion: CommWell Health added a mobile medical and dental unit to reach underserved communities across several North Carolina counties. Clinical Innovation: Beaumont Hospital in Ireland launched genomics-based prognostic testing for multiple myeloma to guide personalized treatment. Global Health Funding: Sabah (Malaysia) set aside RM100m for scholarships, including new training pathways for healthcare workers.