Medicaid Work Rules: The U.S. CMS rule requiring many Medicaid enrollees to complete 80 hours a month of work, training, or community service is already in effect, but advocates warn it could disrupt coverage for people with serious conditions like cancer and HIV. Medicare Advantage Perks: A new report says some Medicare Advantage plans are quietly cutting popular extras such as OTC allowances and other benefits seniors rely on. Hospital Care & Safety: Royal Surrey County Hospital is testing popsicles for post-surgery comfort after anesthesia, while Queen’s Hospital in Romford is upgrading MRI scanners to speed scans and reduce waiting times. Public Health Access: Northern Health Region launched a Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic in The Pas, offering walk-in help for high-risk substance use and related health issues. Health in the News (Incidents): A crash in midtown Tucson sent one person to hospital with life-threatening injuries; in Ohio, 14 student athletes were hospitalized after chlorine exposure at a pool malfunction. Global Care: The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish performed complex limb surgery on a critically ill Gaza patient, and Egypt and Mauritania discussed expanding healthcare training and pharmaceutical cooperation. Policy & Oversight: A U.S. Medicaid fraud hearing in Ohio highlighted alleged large-scale waiver program abuses, while a separate fact brief points to higher prices after hospital acquisition of physician practices.