Drug Pricing & Antitrust: Princeton sues insulin makers and pharmacy benefit managers, alleging a price-fixing scheme that inflated costs for employee healthcare and could force benefit changes. AI Governance: A UK watchdog-backed push calls for staged approval of AI models and continuous real-world monitoring of AI-enabled medical devices, aiming to keep patients protected after deployment. US Fraud Crackdown: Los Angeles County’s public healthcare programs face major fraud cases, from prescription mills to sham hospices, highlighting how billing can be gamed when oversight slips. Clinical Tech Update: The FDA approved Abbott’s TactiFlex Duo catheter for AFib ablation, letting clinicians switch between energy types during the same procedure. Regional Health Systems: ASEAN launched its ASHA 2026–2030 roadmap to strengthen access, prevention, and responses to emerging health threats across member states. Workforce & Migration: Sweden’s tighter migration rules are raising alarm in hospitals that rely on immigrant clinicians, especially for specialist and nursing roles. Access & Infrastructure: South Africa opened a new Gqeberha military base hospital, bringing services closer to thousands of military personnel and families. Maternal Care Expansion: Kenya’s Bumula Sub-County Hospital opened a 100-bed Mother and Child unit plus X-ray services to boost newborn and maternal care. Healthcare Business Moves: MultiCare plans to close multiple Rockwood clinics by year-end amid financial pressures. Global Investment: A US$148m healthtech investment wave is putting GCC startups in the spotlight, with WHX Tech set to focus on data, AI, cybersecurity, and connected care.