Articles
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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
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Health Care
Former OK governor says ‘Vote No’ on SQ 802
Here’s the truth about State Question 802. It’s been tried in other states—and failed.Frank Keating | June 26, 2020
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Health Care
Wealthy, profitable ‘nonprofit’ hospital lobbies for more tax dollars
A wealthy and profitable “nonprofit” hospital is urging its patients to expand welfare by voting for SQ 802.Kaitlyn Finley | June 25, 2020
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Health Care
$845 million in questionable Medicaid payments identified
A newly released state audit shows $845 million in taxpayer-funded Medicaid payments have been made by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to cover treatment for potentially ineligible recipients.Ray Carter | June 25, 2020
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Health Care
SQ 802 supporters break state law; refuse to reveal campaign spending
The Oklahomans Decide Healthcare PAC, which is funding the campaign to expand Oklahoma’s Medicaid program through passage of State Question 802, has failed to file numerous legally required reports on its campaign spending.Staff | June 25, 2020