Public Health Data: Connecticut is among the first states to share disease trends through the new U.S. Disease Tracker, aiming to improve monitoring of vaccine-preventable illnesses like measles, meningococcal disease and pertussis. Medicaid Crackdown: Minnesota is raising penalties for Medicaid fraud tied to theft over $1M, with presumptive prison time for first offenders under the updated severity level. Medicaid Coverage Risk: A new ADA-backed analysis warns that nearly 500,000 Medicaid beneficiaries with diabetes could lose coverage by 2034, with rural patients and Medicaid expansion states hit hardest. Food Safety: The CDC is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled jalapenos, with cases reported across 27 states and major quick-service chains removing the product. Hospital Rankings: U.S. News named multiple hospitals as high performers, including United Hospital Center in West Virginia and Winchester Hospital in the Boston region. FDA/Immunization: Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50+ has been approved, marking the first seasonal flu shot using mRNA tech. Fraud in Sleep Testing: An Iranian national pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud in Oregon, admitting overbilling for sleep studies and falsifying claims tied to an estimated $2.1M loss. Extreme Heat: A new AP-NORC poll finds extreme heat is increasingly disrupting Americans’ daily life, from sleep and bills to travel and outdoor plans. Congressional Oversight: A GAO report says the federal “Wall of Receipts” overstated savings, citing unreliable data and unsupported claims.