Medicaid Coverage Fight: North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and NCDHHS urged CMS to reverse a medical frailty interim rule that could strip coverage from more than 64,000 people with cancer and severe illnesses. Medicaid Fraud Crackdown: CMS’s Medicaid Fraud War Room flagged 50 providers and helped trigger federal and state actions totaling about $203.3M in potentially improper payments in its first 88 days. GLP-1 Access for Seniors: Publix joined the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, adding in-store and online “lifestyle” shopping guidance and “Better Choice” shelf tags for protein and fiber. Stroke Care Upgrade: Novant Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center used FDA-cleared Penumbra THUNDERBOLT vacuum thrombectomy tech, aiming to remove clots faster. Local Health Workforce Strain: Nepal’s doctor-patient conflict is growing as many primary care centers run with only one overstretched physician amid chronic staffing shortages. Hospital Operations & Safety: A fire forced Essentia Health-Proctor Clinic to close for the day after smoke disrupted operations. Care Access & Equity: Mahaska Health expanded neurology services via telemedicine to reduce unnecessary transfers for suspected stroke patients. Public Health Alerts: Bangladesh reported 467 new dengue cases and at least 3 deaths overnight. End-of-Life Policy: New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act takes effect Aug. 5, but access may vary by provider participation. Nursing Labor Tensions: Boston Medical Center nurses and residents picketed over pay and staffing concerns after contract expirations. Community Health Events: A free Aug. 8 screening event in Topeka offers cancer checks for all ages, with mammograms by appointment.