Articles
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Health Care
More than half of Oklahoma children on Medicaid
More than half of all Oklahoma children were enrolled in Medicaid last year, according to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority’s annual report.Kaitlyn Finley | October 23, 2020
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Health Care, Good Government
Stitt rated a four-star governor on economy
Gov. Kevin Stitt has been rated a four-star governor in a new report that evaluates all 50 governors on their economic stewardship, but the report warns that Medicaid expansion will make continued financial prudence much more challenging for Stitt.Ray Carter | October 20, 2020
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Health Care
The rising costs of Oklahoma’s Medicaid program
Over the past two decades, costs for Oklahoma’s Medicaid program have increased dramatically.Kaitlyn Finley | October 8, 2020
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Health Care
Why we pay too much for health care (part 2)
Have we stopped to consider why insurance is involved every time we go to the doctor?Kaitlyn Finley | October 6, 2020
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Health Care
How many Oklahomans are enrolled in Medicaid?
The number of people enrolled in Oklahoma’s Medicaid program, SoonerCare, has increased substantially over the last two decades.Kaitlyn Finley | September 28, 2020
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Education, Health Care
Teachers union, parents, in opposition
As parents across Oklahoma call for local schools to reopen and provide in-person instruction, one of the most vocal opponents they face is the Oklahoma Education Association (OEA), the state affiliate of the National Education Association.Ray Carter | September 11, 2020
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Health Care
Why we pay too much for health care
Thousands of Oklahoma’s are hit with surprise medical bills each year, including those who are insured. Many hospitals go after those who don’t pay their bills.Kaitlyn Finley | September 1, 2020
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Health Care
Medicaid expansion costs soaring
The estimated cost of a Medicaid-expansion proposal narrowly approved by Oklahoma voters in June is soaring and threatens to force cuts to other parts of government, according to the state Senate’s chief budget writer.Ray Carter | August 13, 2020
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Health Care
Medicaid fraud still a problem in Oklahoma
As medical-welfare enrollment continues to grow, it’s imperative that the State of Oklahoma weed out fraud, whether stemming from providers or enrollees.Kaitlyn Finley | July 22, 2020
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Health Care, Culture & the Family
State increases COVID surge capacity
Oklahoma officials are increasing the number of hospital beds available to better handle a potential surge in COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | July 21, 2020