Medicaid Coverage Watch: Indiana’s Medicaid rolls dropped by more than 343,000 people in a year (down 18.5%), with procedural closures outpacing determinations that people were no longer eligible—creating coverage gaps that are straining hospitals and providers. Obesity Treatment Access: Gov. Mike Braun says Indiana Medicaid will cover GLP-1 obesity medications for eligible Hoosiers through a new federal BALANCE model, with Indiana paying $85.16 per month and the rest covered via federal and manufacturer support (eligibility details still being finalized). Food Insecurity: Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap estimates 1,097,150 Hoosiers faced food insecurity in 2024, including 327,150 children—highlighting ongoing need even among people above federal assistance limits. Public Health Safety: Health officials warn against the “cyclospora skinny” trend, stressing the parasite infection can cause severe, prolonged illness and hospitalization. Medication Safety for Seniors: A new study links polypharmacy (5+ prescriptions) in older adults to higher mortality risk, raising concerns about potentially inappropriate drug use. Community Health Access: Monroe County expanded walk-in clinic hours for veterans due to high interest. Local Health & Wellness: A Southeast Indiana family farm is restoring native habitat to help reverse insect decline, including monarch butterfly returns.