Theresa is the lead Morning Rounds writer, and her stories focus on gender-affirming care, reproductive health, and mental health. AdvertisementThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Tuesday released a “ toolkit ” aimed at changing states’ approach to applied behavior analysis, the main therapy used for children with autism. The document prioritizes stronger oversight and pushes for more measurable outcomes, especially for kids who receive care through Medicaid. ABA spending in Medicaid and CHIP increased 421% between 2021 and 2025, with multiple state Medicaid agencies massively overpaying . — Helen BranswellAdvertisementThe prostate cancer paradoxIn the U.S., prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed and least deadly cancer.