Medicaid Access Shock: Colorado revoked Medicaid for thousands of legal immigrants as federal changes take effect Oct. 1, with advocates warning of confusion and sudden coverage loss. Prison Health Oversight: The U.S. Supreme Court let an Arizona court-appointed receiver take over the state prison health care system, moving control to a new overseer for inmates’ physical and mental care. Medicaid Cuts Blocked: A federal judge temporarily halted HHS Medicaid cuts for Washington noncitizens on SSI, citing risks of permanent disability or death. Hospital Legal Ruling: Washington’s Supreme Court said a hospital improperly contacted a malpractice plaintiff’s treating doctors outside formal discovery. Venue Change in Homeless Care Suit: A Nevada hospital won a change of venue in a Joplin-area lawsuit alleging homeless patients were dumped. Public Health Alerts: Santa Barbara issued an extreme heat health alert, urging residents to limit outdoor activity and prevent heat illness. Foodborne Illness Update: Calgary health officials reported an outbreak of STEC linked to a southeast Calgary restaurant, with multiple confirmed and probable cases. Clinical & Community Care: Reading Hospital warned that fall allergies can worsen asthma and urged patients to keep rescue meds handy. Healthcare Workforce & Safety: Kaiser Permanente confirmed it will cut 147 non-frontline jobs in California, while a Pennsylvania student was praised for stopping a school bus after the driver had a medical emergency. Data & Cyber Risk: Australia warned that government data remains vulnerable after a Medicare statistics breach tied to AI hacking concerns.