Rural Heart Care Link-Up: West Virginia and southern Pennsylvania pharmacies are partnering with heart failure specialists to help patients manage meds, get education, and reduce hospitalizations—an effort aimed at closing specialist gaps in rural areas. Hospital Safety & Access: A man was charged after allegedly grabbing a staff member and threatening harm at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake, while Croydon A&E faces rising pressure as average patient time in the department jumps sharply since 2021. Medicare Policy Shift: CMS proposes ending Medicare payment for outsourced remote monitoring starting Jan. 1, 2027, tightening rules around who can deliver remote monitoring services. Public Health Outbreak Watch: Zamboanga City declared a dengue epidemic after cases surged past 1,000, with mosquito-breeding controls ordered. Maternal Care at Home: Sidra Medicine in Qatar launched private midwifery home visits to extend postnatal support beyond discharge. Healthcare Quality Signals: U.S. News ranked John Muir Health’s Concord and Walnut Creek centers among Best Regional Hospitals, and Henrico Doctors’ and Parham Doctors’ hospitals also earned top recognition. Workforce & Care Capacity: Lanzarote’s José Molina Orosa Hospital expanded endocrinology and nutrition services as diabetes and obesity demand rises. Aviation Medical Kits Update: The FAA proposed moving from item checklists to performance-based standards for emergency medical kits on commercial flights.