Articles
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Health Care
The facts on Medicaid expansion
As the debate surrounding State Question 802 continues, here are some common myths and facts about Medicaid expansion.Kaitlyn Finley | June 4, 2020
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Health Care
House fails to stop surprise medical billing
This session the Oklahoma House Representatives failed to pass SB 1646, legislation which would have protected patients from bogus surprise medical bills.Kaitlyn Finley | June 3, 2020
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Health Care
Medicaid expansion the wrong path for Oklahoma
Even before COVID-19, nearly every state that expanded Medicaid under Obamacare drastically underestimated the cost—putting their already-stretched state budgets in a bind.Kaitlyn Finley | May 28, 2020
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Health Care, Economy
OKC doctor says shutdown ‘a mass casualty incident’
Americans may be paying for the extended shutdowns for some time as unrelated health issues that are not being treated now continue to emerge.Mike Brake | May 26, 2020
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Health Care
Lawmakers vote to alter catastrophic health law
Lawmakers narrowly approved changes to the law that allows the governor to declare a “catastrophic health emergency” during Wednesday’s floor votes, despite objections from critics who said the bill was too restrictive of local officials’ response in future pandemics.Ray Carter | May 14, 2020
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Budget & Tax, Health Care
Tax/fee on health care, state savings, to fund Medicaid expansion
Facing a July 1 expansion of Medicaid, members of the Oklahoma Senate voted Wednesday to fund the expansion of the welfare program with a de facto tax on health care and by drawing down an undetermined and open-ended amount of state savings.Ray Carter | May 14, 2020
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Health Care, Law & Principles
Health worker protection advances over Democratic objections
Legislation to protect health care providers from COVID-19 lawsuits gained Senate approval Wednesday, despite Democratic efforts to block a final vote on the bill.Ray Carter | May 6, 2020
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Health Care
Medicaid expansion complicates budget planning
Gov. Kevin Stitt has filed federal paperwork to expand Oklahoma’s Medicaid program to include many able-bodied adults starting July 1, which he has labeled SoonerCare 2.0.Ray Carter | May 4, 2020
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Health Care
Immunity for those treating COVID-19 advances
Legislation to protect health care workers from some lawsuits while treating COVID-19 patients gained strong bipartisan approval in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday.Ray Carter | May 4, 2020
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Health Care
Federal strings may abet Oklahoma Medicaid fraud, abuse
New federal legislation may hamper Oklahoma’s ability to determine Medicaid eligibility for new enrollees.Kaitlyn Finley | May 4, 2020