Medicaid & Hospice Access: A U.S. hospice and palliative care group urged CMS to clearly exempt hospice patients from Medicaid “community engagement” rules, warning states lack guidance on identifying medically vulnerable people. Universal Healthcare Funding: The Asian Development Bank boosted financing for the Philippines’ universal health program with a $750M loan, aiming to cut out-of-pocket spending and expand coverage. Underinsured, Not Just Uninsured: A Colorado analysis found about 1 in 8 residents can’t access needed care despite having insurance, pushing policymakers to focus on affordability and coverage quality. Heatwave Strain on Care: UK nurses reported collapsing and seizures in “inhumane” hospital heat, with the Royal College of Nursing calling buildings unprepared for extreme temperatures. Rural Water & Disease Watch: North Fly District health teams are monitoring for outbreaks as a water shortage threatens hygiene and waterborne illness spread. Hospital Capacity Boost: Kaiser Permanente pledged up to $32M to expand the ER at MLK Community Hospital, which now handles far more visits than its original design. Surgical Tech Upgrade: Pomona Valley Hospital rolled out three new da Vinci 5 surgical robots to expand minimally invasive procedures. Access & Safety in Focus: Colorado reaffirmed its long-standing childhood vaccine schedule despite a Trump executive order, while Salisbury NHS Trust advanced plans for a new diagnostic and surgical hub.