College Mental Health: ANK Behavioral Health points to research showing anxiety and depressive symptoms can spike during the stress of starting (and returning to) college, with factors like academic pressure, prior mental health history, and financial strain playing a role. Medicare & Eye Care Costs: As Medicare pays less for cataract surgery, more patients are paying extra for laser-assisted procedures, raising questions about incentives and out-of-pocket costs. Obesity Drug Court Fight (NJ-linked): Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly in New Jersey federal court over claims that Lilly’s obesity drug ads use outdated trial comparisons, setting up a high-stakes legal showdown in the $100B obesity market. New Tech in Care Delivery: Cleveland Clinic launched prescription drone delivery with Zipline, aiming to speed access to eligible medications for patients. NJ Criminal Justice: A NJ commission is urging lawmakers to expand compassionate release, proposing a higher terminal-illness threshold (from 6 to 18 months) to give inmates more time to complete the court process. PFAS Cleanup Update: A federal settlement approved for DuPont-related contamination in Pompton Lakes requires completion of the cleanup, with up to $350M set aside for remediation and $75M for natural resource damages. Health Policy & Access: NJ’s banking and insurance department is maintaining a three-month open enrollment period for Get Covered New Jersey despite federal efforts to narrow sign-up timing. Local Health Workforce: RWJBarnabas Health is investing nearly $50M in federally qualified health centers, expanding access for underserved communities.