Transgender Care Billing Settlement: Two major hospital systems agreed to pay about $9.5M to settle a DOJ probe over alleged improper billing for gender-affirming care for minors, with NYU Langone and UPMC also agreeing to stop that care for under-18 patients. Public Health & Vaccines: Massachusetts reported no measles outbreaks despite a national surge, crediting high immunization rates, while a fall COVID/flu vaccine guide highlights what’s recommended and who should prioritize shots. Maternal Health Policy: Massachusetts Gov. Healey is pushing expanded postpartum healthcare and maternal mental health resources in the wake of the Lindsay Clancy case. School Privacy/Trans Policy Fight: The U.S. Education Department opened an investigation into a Massachusetts district over claims a minor was socially transitioned without parents’ knowledge. Care Access & Innovation: Boston-based Ayble Health raised $16M for an AI-powered virtual GI clinic, aiming to expand employer, payer, and provider use. Clinical Research: A trial found dexamethasone and ondansetron as first-line antiemetics after C-sections led to similar medication needs in the first 24 hours. Mobility & Home Care: Mobility City opened an Acton, MA showroom offering repair, rentals, and home field service for mobility and home medical equipment.