Hospital Costs & Billing: A new pattern is pushing patients toward upfront payments, with one Mayo Clinic patient describing a surprise “self-pay” switch and a $5,000 pre-service deposit demand—raising concerns as healthcare costs climb. Insurance Shock: Early filings suggest Floridians could see another round of double-digit ACA premium increases in 2027 as plan choices shrink after insurers pull back. Childhood Vaccines: Florida pediatricians and the state’s top pediatric group are pushing back hard on Trump’s childhood vaccine executive order, saying they won’t change evidence-based schedules. School Safety: Orange County schools voted to restrict e-bikes and e-scooters for most students, citing injury risk and limits on charging at campus. Infectious Disease Watch: Florida’s Vibrio vulnificus threat remains in the spotlight as health officials warn Gulf beachgoers and raw shellfish fans to protect wounds and take precautions. Heart Health Innovation: AdventHealth Daytona Beach highlighted a first-in-Central-Florida outpatient A-fib ablation using Abbott’s Volt pulse field system. Public Health Research: A small study links a shorter daily eating window (about 8–9 hours) with modest memory improvements in older women. Rural Care Funding: Florida is rolling out nearly $188M to expand rural healthcare access and services statewide. Local Health Leadership: UF named Dr. Brian Hoh dean of the College of Medicine, aiming to expand medical education and partnerships across Florida.