Medicare Access: CMS says more than 600,000 seniors have enrolled in a new Medicare GLP-1 “Bridge” program that caps costs at $50 a month, aiming to make obesity drugs far more affordable. Emergency Care Reform: Columbus, Ohio launched a Nurse Health Care Navigation Line for nonemergency 911 calls, routing many callers to nurses who can recommend next steps by phone. Patient Safety & Staffing: Watsonville Community Hospital nurses rallied after the hospital temporarily closed its NICU due to staffing shortages, warning the move risks care for about 800 births a year. Health Tech Security: Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday warned MyChart users about a phishing scam targeting patient portal accounts. Workplace Violence Rules: New York’s workplace violence prevention law for hospitals and nursing homes starts Sept. 18, 2026, requiring formal programs. AI in Pediatrics: Doctors cautioned parents not to rely on AI for children’s medical advice, urging use only for general questions and to contact clinicians for urgent or sensitive issues. Local Health Capacity: Manila’s Justice Jose Abad Santos General Hospital reported its ER hit 300% capacity amid flooding and leptospirosis cases. Care Delivery Leadership: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta named Dr. Patrick Frias CEO, with a goal of getting pediatric care within 30 minutes for families across metro Atlanta. Drug Pricing: The Trump administration announced new Medicaid drug pricing deals with nine companies tied to “most-favored nation” discounts.