FTC Antitrust Probe: The FTC has opened an antitrust investigation into Epic Systems, asking how the health records giant grants or blocks data access—an issue tied to MyChart and EHR reach across 280M+ patients. Alzheimer’s Imaging: FDA approved a new Lantheus tau PET imaging agent, Tauklarify, aimed at improving detection of tau pathology for Alzheimer’s research and potential treatment tracking. Rural Care Funding: Maryland awarded $80M over five years under its Rural Health Transformation program to expand primary care access, with emphasis on integrated care and tech-enabled partnerships. Workforce & Access: Vandalia Health is rolling out mobile mammography—walk-in screening at a Community Care of WV site Aug. 24 for eligible women 40+. Public Health Safety: Health officials in Burlington, Ont., confirmed a rabid bat case, urging immediate care after any bite or scratch. Clinical Innovation: Nanochon received Panama approval to start its first-in-human Chondrograft knee implant study. Policy & Care Delivery: A new UMMS visitor check-in system (VisitUMMS) will require ID and photo badges at multiple Shore Regional Health sites. Health Tech & Deals: Teledyne agreed to buy Varex Imaging for a 52% premium, valuing the imaging maker at about $1.1B. Mental Health Startup Fallout: Investors sued Selena Gomez and her mother over alleged fraud tied to Wondermind’s collapse. Stairs for Health: A pooled analysis links regular stair climbing with lower risk of cardiovascular and all-cause death. Healthcare Security: St. Peter’s Health Partners secured peace officer status for security staff to respond to rising violence against healthcare workers.