Suicide Care Access: Vermont opened the Asha Clinic in Burlington, a specialized outpatient program focused only on suicide care, led by suicide researcher Dr. Craig Bryan and designed to connect patients with proven therapies. Autism Biology Breakthrough: UC San Francisco researchers mapped protein interactions tied to profound autism risk genes, offering a new path toward future treatments. Workplace Safety in Nursing: OhioHealth Berger Hospital’s ICU earned an AACN Beacon Award for Excellence, highlighting both patient outcomes and a healthier work environment. Health System Expansion: Grand Bahama is moving ahead with a phased $200M Freeport healthcare campus, with outpatient and urgent care planned first. New Flu Shot Option: Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50–64 is positioned as a faster-to-update alternative with higher coverage than traditional shots. AI in Clinical Notes: A U.K. review warns ambient AI scribes may miss patient experiences, raising concerns about what gets left out of records. Patient Trust & Fraud: A study found fake physician reviews can look more trustworthy than real ones, potentially steering patients toward misinformation. Care Costs Rising: Employers project health benefit costs to jump 8.2% in 2027, the highest in decades. Rural Health Funding: Kentucky received $213M under the Rural Health Transformation Program to expand access and improve outcomes in rural communities.