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AI + Telehealth Push: WHOOP just rolled out new AI tools plus on-demand video consults with licensed clinicians for U.S. users, and it’s syncing data with HealthEx so clinicians can see biometric and medical history inside the app. Care Access + Closures: Johns Hopkins says it will shut down two DC-area home healthcare agencies this summer, citing staffing, patient volume, and financial strain. Drug Safety Alert: The FDA says glass particles were found in a recalled Sun Pharma cancer drug (doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection), raising risks if administered IV. Legal Limits on “Access to Justice”: Tennessee’s Supreme Court heard arguments that non-lawyer-owned firms could worsen access for rural communities. Reproductive Care + Immunizations: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed bills expanding protections for reproductive and gender-affirming providers and boosting vaccine access. Politics + Health Funding: Trump’s budget again targets Planned Parenthood, while other coverage this week highlights Medicaid fraud crackdowns that could affect local care. Local Health Workforce: UNC Health Pardee added orthopedics and sports medicine providers, while nursing award stories spotlight ongoing staffing pressure and morale. Corruption Case: A former Newsom/Becerra aide, Dana Williamson, pleaded guilty in an FBI corruption probe.

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