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Rural Oklahoma doctor says 80% of his patients are on SoonerCare
Dr. Sinton is an Oklahoma pediatrician in rural Kay County, where 80% of his patients are on SoonerCare—Oklahoma’s version of Medicaid. The Big Beautiful Bill has new work requirements, ...
The common-sense reform to expand health care access
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” as the saying goes. Yet high-quality preventive care is out of reach for ...
Oklahoma legislators address Medicaid concerns surrounding the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"
Oklahoma’s Speaker of the House and Senate Pro Tempore addressed concerns Tuesday about Medicaid as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed the U.S. Senate and heads back to the U.S. House of ...
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Medicaid cuts could force most Oklahoma nursing homes to close, health care group says - Tulsa World
The decision by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to slash the rate came last week as the state slips into a deepening revenue failure, estimated to reach at least $1.3 billion by next fiscal year.
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‘It’s a lot’: As investigations linger, ODMHSAS declines to release reports approved by board
ODMHSAS is declining to release reports approved by its board Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the agency continues to deal with a ...