Public Health & Policy: Colorado’s new healthcare access and safety laws start rolling out Aug. 12, including updates to behavioral health provider credentialing, EMS as an essential part of the system, and youth concussion training that also covers mental health risks. AI in Care: A separate Colorado law takes effect that sets guardrails for AI use in mental and behavioral health, aiming to prevent chatbots from being treated as real therapy. Infectious Disease Oversight: Colorado lawmakers back a CDPHE public health order pushing GEO Group to turn over information tied to a confirmed tuberculosis case at the Aurora ICE Processing Center. Community Health Planning: A visiting nurse association urges residents to start advance care planning conversations and document preferences. Health & Safety in the Wild: CPW reports another black bear attack in Steamboat Springs; the victim was napping outdoors and was scraped on the knee but didn’t need medical care. Local Care & Support: Fort Collins’ Tandem Squared reopened after community fundraising helped cover an unpaid tax bill, preserving jobs for workers with disabilities. Health Costs & Access: A Colorado Latino policy agenda survey highlights affordability pressures and growing financial insecurity, with immigration enforcement fears also topping concerns. Injury & Emergency Response: A Denver-area crash victim, Alphonso Campbell Jr., remains critically hurt after a pursuit-related crash; a fundraiser is underway to help his recovery.