Medicare Price Transparency: CMS announced new rules to make it easier for Americans to find, compare, and report healthcare pricing and coverage details before care—aimed at reducing surprises and price disparities. Postpartum Support: Northwestern Medicine research found patient navigators can boost postpartum visit attendance and depression screening, improving “fourth trimester” care and links to primary care. ER Safety: Doctors warn that common ER behaviors can worsen stress and safety, urging patients to limit visitors and follow staff guidance during emergencies. AI Medical Devices Regulation (UK): The UK will implement all recommendations from its AI-in-healthcare commission, including continuous monitoring for AI-enabled devices and new MHRA guidance on managing device changes over time. Pediatric Sepsis Alerts: A study found an Epic sepsis alert flagged only 36% of children with sepsis in New York ERs, with weaker performance for Black children and younger patients. Healthcare Access via Partnerships: SCAN Health Plan and Sutter Health expand Medicare Advantage collaboration to more Northern California counties starting in 2027. Addiction Care Funding: Colorado awarded Porch Light Health $6.6M to expand rural addiction treatment and coordinated whole-person care. Professional Development: Stanzel Family Foundation opened professional scholarships, while Lilly Gulf launched a UAE graduate program to build local pharmaceutical talent. Controversial Cancer Claims: Doctors raised concerns about a “self-healing” coach promoting bicarbonate-of-soda cancer cures and discouraging standard care.