Health Data Security: Oracle Health’s breach exposed nearly 20 million records, including 3 million Texans, renewing concerns about safeguards for legacy medical systems. Digital Health Oversight: Tech and AI firms lobbied federal health officials in a CMS-run Slack channel as Medicare promotes commercial health apps; a Google study also points to AI’s promise when doctors supervise its use. Insurance Costs: Minnesota’s proposed 2027 premiums could rise as much as 21% for individual and small-business plans, affecting nearly 387,000 people. Drug Development: Adicet Bio reported early lupus trial results for its experimental cell therapy: 54% of evaluable patients reached remission at 12 months, while half of those with lupus kidney disease achieved a complete renal response. Prescribing Practices: A review found pharmaceutical companies’ free meals can influence doctors’ prescribing, including toward inappropriate choices. Hospital Modernization: Malaysia’s higher health budget will support infrastructure upgrades and digital records at 16 hospitals next year.