Medicaid Work Mandate: CMS issued a nationwide rule requiring many Medicaid expansion adults to document 80 hours a month of work, school, training or community service to keep coverage, with states needing compliance by Jan. 1, 2027—raising concerns for Arkansans who may lose care due to paperwork and limited flexibility. Rural Telehealth Funding: Johnson Regional Medical Center is seeking first-round THRIVE/Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program dollars to expand telehealth and remote monitoring, aiming to strengthen cardiology, nephrology, psychiatry and infant care while reducing unnecessary transfers and ER use. Hospital System Moves: Freeman Health System says it has completed its acquisition of Northwest Health hospitals in Northwest Arkansas, a major consolidation that could reshape local access and services. Workforce & Safety: Greenwood leaders are weighing a FEMA SAFER grant to add full-time firefighters as medical/rescue calls rise. Primary Care Expansion: NEA Baptist opened a new Manila family practice clinic to bring closer-to-home care for sick visits and chronic conditions. Community Health Needs: Our Blood Institute in Fort Smith is pushing for summer donors ahead of its MASH BASH blood drive. Public Health Alerts: Stamps lifted a boil water order after a chlorinator booster pump failure; samples showed no bacterial contamination. Innovation in Health: UA Little Rock hosts an AI Hackathon and HealthTech Startup Week with a public demo/pitch showcase June 12.