Medicaid Leadership: Gov. Kevin Stitt tapped Oklahoma CFO Aaron Morris as interim director of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority after Clay Bullard said he’ll return to the private sector, a move that could shape Medicaid budgeting and program integrity. Public Health Watch: Oklahoma confirmed 56 cyclosporiasis cases (with hospitalizations) as a national outbreak grows; local doctors and OSU experts say the parasite is linked to contaminated produce or water and that symptoms can linger without treatment. Food Safety & Farms: Oklahoma farmers are responding to consumer fears by tightening wash and handling practices, while health officials continue tracking possible links. Access to Care: Tulsa and the Cherokee Nation plan a three-year, culturally relevant lung cancer screening push, aiming to expand prevention in north Tulsa. Digital Health Infrastructure: The Oklahoma Broadband Office will place about 175 internet access portals in libraries to support telehealth, workforce services, and digital skills. Behavioral Health: CREOKS Health Services won a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic contract covering Southeast Oklahoma. Community Health Systems: Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center earned American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines awards for heart and stroke care. Child Welfare Policy: Oklahoma ended the “orphan tax” practice of diverting foster youth Social Security survivor benefits to reimburse state costs. Healthcare Workforce Pipeline: University of Tulsa’s STRETCHED program is bringing high school students into hands-on healthcare career exploration.