Health Care Pay & Access: UnitedHealthcare is changing lactation billing so NJ home breastfeeding service providers can get paid only once per visit starting Sept. 1, threatening income for consultants who currently bill both mother and infant. Legal/Patient Safety: The NJ Supreme Court ruled a nonprofit community health center isn’t fully immune from negligence suits, limiting liability to a $250,000 cap under the state’s Charitable Immunity Act. Public Health & Food Safety: FDA recall alerts expanded for frozen pizza snacks in 21 states over possible metal contamination, and an Alfredo sauce recall was upgraded to the highest risk level in 41 states for possible salmonella contamination. Workplace/Community Health: A Paramus veterans home whistleblower alleges retaliation after reporting staffing deficiencies tied to a federal monitor. Environment & Health Policy: Republican AGs and NJ Rep. Chris Smith urged EPA to classify mifepristone as a water contaminant, despite experts saying there’s no proof of harm to waterways. Nutrition & Wellness: Doctors are warning about “dirty soda” drinks—high sugar, dessert-like calories—pushing them as occasional treats, not beverages. Addiction & Gambling: Slots gambling is drawing fresh scrutiny as online expansion and faster play raise addiction concerns in statehouses. Sports Medicine/Local Interest: Neymar’s World Cup debut remains in doubt after new tests on his injured right leg, with Brazil still preparing in Morristown, NJ. Health Systems & Costs: A federal court fight in Camden pits scrap-metal operator EMR against the city over a junkyard license suspension after a major fire.