Maternal Health & Access: Vermont clinicians are urging Gov. Phil Scott and the Agency of Human Services to raise Medicaid reimbursement for labor, delivery, and postpartum care, warning that low rates are driving obstetric unit closures. Clinical Research: Agios Pharmaceuticals reported Phase 2 topline results for tebapivat in sickle cell disease, showing hemoglobin improvements but not a differentiated profile for continued development; the company says its mitapivat NDA is under FDA Priority Review. Public Health & Air Quality: Wildfire smoke from Canada is again stressing respiratory health across the Northeast, with fine particle pollution pushing conditions into hazardous ranges. Health Care Enforcement: DOJ says it recovered more than $450M in fraudulently obtained funds in Massachusetts in fiscal 2025, as federal health care fraud crackdowns expand with AI and analytics. Mental Health & Justice: Jury selection is underway in the Lindsay Clancy postpartum psychosis case, with defense expected to argue insanity while prosecutors say the killings were intentional. Community Health: MAPS will host its Sept. 11 charity golf tournament to raise $90K for nutritious meals and support services for Portuguese-speaking seniors. Local Institutions: Boston University will pay the city $104M over five years under a new PILOT deal, boosting community benefits and cash payments.