Listeria Recall Hits Maryland: Federal health officials say a multistate Listeria outbreak linked to Clover Hill Dairy soft ricotta and requesón has sickened at least 9 people across Maryland, New York, and Virginia, with one death and seven hospitalizations; Maryland’s health department suspended the company’s license while investigators follow up. AI Governance in Care: A new alert warns that AI use in hospitals is outpacing oversight, citing gaps in AI policies, “shadow AI” risks, and patient-safety concerns like privacy, bias, and misleading outputs. Medicare Affordability Push: CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz told an HFMA conference that fraud, waste, and abuse crackdowns are central to bending the cost curve, alongside other affordability priorities. Baltimore Consumer Protection Lawsuit: The city sued Agora Companies, alleging deceptive marketing of health supplements and financial advice that targets consumers—especially older adults—and traps them into harder-to-cancel, pricier purchases. Public Health Equity Spotlight: Prince George’s County raised a Pride flag at a ceremony tied to LGBTQ+ health equity, highlighting free HIV testing and culturally responsive services. Workplace Safety—Wastewater Explosion: An explosion at Baltimore’s Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant injured three contractors, with investigators looking into electrical work and possible power issues.