Medicaid Hospital Cuts: Oklahoma Health Care Authority says it will seek a $218M (20%) cut to Medicaid hospital payments under the Supplemental Hospital Offset Payment Program, a move that could hit state hospitals’ ability to care for Medicaid patients. SNAP Funding Shift: A new federal change tied to SNAP payment error rates would require states to cover more costs starting fall 2027, with analyses warning it could cost states billions and increase the risk of people losing benefits. ACA Coverage Pressure: Pennsylvania’s Pennie enrollment is dropping after federal tax subsidies expired, with people downgrading plans or canceling—an affordability warning that echoes across the ACA marketplace. Rural EMS Expansion: Adair County EMS begins planning a Community Paramedicine program to connect residents to care and reduce unnecessary ambulance trips after a local hospital closure. New Aneurysm Treatment in OKC: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City offers a minimally invasive procedure for aortic aneurysms, aiming for faster recovery and fewer complications. Homeless Health Access: A $1M federal grant expands OKC’s street-medicine efforts, adding medical care rotations for people experiencing homelessness. Cat Health Alert: OSU warns Oklahoma cat owners about “Bobcat Fever” (lone star tick–borne cytauxzoonosis), stressing early treatment for survival. Food Safety/Parasite Watch: Coverage highlights cyclospora-linked outbreaks and the need for hydration and prompt medical care when symptoms are severe or persistent. Behavioral Health Funding: GRAND Mental Health expands services into 12 Oklahoma counties, including additional CCBHC support.