Hospital Billing Reform (Philippines): Sen. Pia Cayetano says over 1,100 hospitals still don’t offer zero-balance billing, even as President Marcos Jr. touts millions of Filipinos paying nothing in DOH wards—she notes the program is available in 87 DOH hospitals plus select specialty and pilot local facilities. Hospital Capacity Boost (Philippines): Marcos inspected quake-damaged Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital–Montevista, turning over P147.94M and highlighting expanded wards and daily patient volumes, with a plan to upgrade the facility by 2027. New Hospital Plan (Malaysia): Malaysia’s Bandar Enstek Hospital is set for phased growth from 350 beds toward 500, with construction expected to start after land acquisition, aiming for full operation by 2032. Quality Rankings (US): Wisconsin hospitals earned strong CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, with 65% getting four or five stars versus 42% nationally. Digital Health Integration (Jordan): Crown Prince Hussein urged deeper integration of hospitals and health centres into the Jordan Digital Health Centre network, citing telemedicine and linked diagnostic services. Rare Disease Access (Malaysia): Malaysia registered 26 rare-disease medicines since 2020 and increased rare-disease diagnosis and treatment funding to RM42M this year. Medicaid Fraud Oversight (US): HHS OIG urges states to tighten Medicaid managed-care contracts so provider-fraud referrals are required, timely, and enforceable. Workforce & Training (US): UW Health began proton therapy at Eastpark Medical Center for eligible adult trial patients, while Northern Light Health celebrated new certified medical assistant graduates. Public Health Reminder (Canada): Chatham-Kent Public Health warns residents to keep distance from bats and raccoons after rabies exposure concerns. Abortion Access (US): Planned Parenthood Great Rivers expanded medication abortion services to its Springfield health center after a court ruling struck down unconstitutional restrictions. Healthcare Data Privacy (US): A federal agency is asking major hospital systems to share identifiable emergency-department records for a revamped injury database, raising concerns about scope and patient privacy. Healthcare Policy Debate (Canada): Alberta’s preventive testing reclassification is criticized by Friends of Medicare as another step toward two-tier care. Hospital Network Reform (Latvia): Latvia endorsed a shift to three hospital tiers (local, regional, multi-speciality) from 2027, keeping emergency care across all hospitals. On-the-ground Care (US): WVU Health pledged $9M to Monongalia County public health initiatives, including maternal health, vaccine clinics, and Naloxone training.