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Health Care
Federal government quashes states’ plans to reform Medicaid
In recent years, both the Trump and Obama administrations have rejected states’ proposals to reform their Medicaid programs and have scaled back federal Medicaid matching dollars.Kaitlyn Finley | August 16, 2019
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Health Care
Health care committee leaders say group’s work is bigger than Medicaid
The leaders of a legislative working group examining Medicaid expansion say the group’s goal is to dramatically change Oklahomans’ health outcomes—and concerns about government expense should be put aside for now.Ray Carter | August 15, 2019
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Health Care
Lawmakers told behaviors to blame for most of Oklahoma’s health problems
Members of the Healthcare Working Group, a bicameral special committee studying potential expansion of Medicaid to able-bodied adults, were told Wednesday that personal behaviors are more to blame for many of Oklahoma’s low health rankings than a lack of insurance coverage.Ray Carter | August 15, 2019
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Health Care
Stitt continues to reshape government leadership
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Monday that Kevin Corbett will be the new director of the state’s Medicaid agency, continuing Stitt’s practice of prioritizing individuals with private-sector business expertise when making appointments.Ray Carter | August 7, 2019
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Health Care
Trump nixes Utah's partial Medicaid expansion plan
Last week the Trump administration blocked Utah’s efforts to partially expand Medicaid eligibility to able-bodied, working-age adults. Now Utah will likely move forward with a full Medicaid expansion plan despite budgetary concerns from lawmakers.Kaitlyn Finley | August 6, 2019
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Health Care
Health care working group membership announced
The co-chairs of a newly formed legislative health care working group are among the leading proponents of Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | July 30, 2019
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Health Care
Mapping out Medicaid
Kaitlyn Finley | July 29, 2019
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Health Care
Lawmakers to review Medicaid expansion as petition proceeds
A newly formed working group, comprised of state House and Senate members, will examine Medicaid in the coming months.Ray Carter | July 26, 2019
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Health Care
Stitt names Medicaid-expansion supporter to advisory position
Gov. Kevin Stitt, although vocal in his opposition to Medicaid expansion, has named as deputy secretary of health and mental health an individual who has voiced support for Medicaid expansion, criticized welfare work requirements, and indicated he views gun control as a component of health policy.Ray Carter | June 27, 2019
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Health Care
New federal rule expands health insurance options
The Trump administration has finalized an executive rule change that could offer more health insurance options to millions of Americans.Kaitlyn Finley | June 24, 2019