Price Transparency Push (US): Indiana lawmakers say the state expanded its healthcare cost database, adding prescription resources, hospital cash prices, and nearly 2 billion claims records so Hoosiers can compare out-of-pocket costs and quality by provider. Fraud & Oversight (US): California telehealth provider Circle Medical will pay $3.3M to settle False Claims Act allegations tied to billing for services not provided or properly supervised. Home Care Expansion (India): Goa plans to expand doorstep home healthcare for serious illnesses like cancer and stroke, with a team that includes nurses and therapists, plus upgrades at South Goa District Hospital. Infectious Disease Watch: Kerala confirmed a suspected Nipah case in Kozhikode and launched contact tracing of 77 people, including 58 healthcare workers. Diagnostics & AI Governance (Singapore): Singapore highlighted updated AI-in-healthcare guidelines and top-tier WHO regulatory maturity, signaling clearer rules for AI medical devices. Clinical Breakthrough (TBI): A plasma biomarker study reports high accuracy for mild traumatic brain injury diagnosis in older adults, aiming to help when symptoms are hard to interpret. Equity Gap (Diabetes): A study finds racial and ethnic disparities persist in diabetes screening, annual exams, and self-management, with Hispanic/Latino patients far less likely to complete recommended care. Oncology Practice Variation: A new playbook maps how regional differences in community oncology influence treatment decisions, urging more tailored strategy beyond one-size-fits-all.