Opioid Coverage Fight: Arizona AG Kris Mayes sued PBMs Express Scripts and Optum, alleging they used market power for two decades to steer opioid coverage toward profit while hiding risks. Prison Health Oversight: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Arizona’s bid to delay a court-ordered takeover of prison healthcare, clearing the way for a receiver to run care starting Oct. 19. Healthcare Fraud Case: Former Yuma doctor Irfan Fazil was sentenced to 7.5 years for a $36.5M AHCCCS billing fraud scheme, including claims involving thousands of X-rays. Nursing Licensing Crackdown: A medical group owner was arrested again on allegations tied to practicing nursing without a license and fraudulent schemes. Campus Safety: UA police logged eight sexual offense reports since the semester began, including three rapes, with most incidents reported after the fact. Sleep & Disease Risk: A new study links more REM and deep sleep with lower risk of developing many diseases. Firefighter Cancer Research: A University of Arizona-linked study received a $1.5M grant to examine how PPE fit affects occupational cancer risk in women firefighters. Community Care & Housing: Riedel Holdings and Sunset Health won state land auctions for housing and a new clinic in San Luis. Workforce Stress in Care: Nurses at Arizona group homes run by Legend DDD Services report weeks without pay and being locked out of scheduling/pay systems.