Point-of-Care Testing Expansion: HealthTab has signed a multi-year collaboration with Abbott to roll out Afinion 2 testing in UK NHS-linked pharmacies, starting with HbA1c and lipid profiles, aiming to scale community PoCT networks. Patient Safety Scrutiny: Northern Care Alliance in England faces allegations of failing to properly investigate deaths and serious harm, with claims staff concerns were discouraged and delays in care may have worsened outcomes. Oral Cancer Warning Signs: Doctors say mouth ulcers that last beyond two weeks, recur in the same spot, or show red/white patches or thickened edges should be checked promptly by a dentist or clinician. Medicaid Work Rules Impact: New York could see hundreds of thousands lose Medicaid coverage after federal work requirements take effect, raising concerns for access to care for low-income adults. Care Workforce & Access: India’s paediatric super-specialist shortage and weak coordination leave families traveling for specialist care, with calls to expand training and build institutions where specialists can practice full time. AI in Healthcare Records: A STAT+ report highlights health systems using chatbots to summarize patient records, with clinicians testing whether these tools can speed up hard-to-find clinical history. Cancer Pipeline Updates: BioNTech and other firms shared new lung cancer trial progress at major conferences, including follow-up data and combination strategies. Regulation & Licensing: India’s National Medical Commission proposes a centrally generated unique ID so registered doctors can practise nationwide without repeated licensing.