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Wealthy, profitable ‘nonprofit’ hospital lobbies for more …

WebPehrson refers to Integris as “Oklahoma’s not-for-profit community health system,” but in fact the Integris hospital system generated nearly $1.95 billion in revenue …

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State report: 25 percent of Oklahomans are on Medicaid

WebAccording to the latest annual report from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, more than 25 percent of Oklahomans were enrolled in Medicaid last year. …

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A citizen’s guide to the Oklahoma Legislature

WebThe Legislature allocates about $9 billion each year in general revenue to about 70 state agencies. The 10 largest agencies—common education, higher …

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Medicaid expansion failing rural hospitals

WebThe Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which administers Medicaid, reported that Medicaid spending in Oklahoma surged from just over $6 billion in 2021 to more …

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How to Help Oklahoma’s Rural Hospitals

WebPMTC Isn’t Working. Try Something New. Oklahoma state legislators can’t fix the issues with the ACA, but there are two immediate actions they can take that will help …

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Oklahoma House seeks to grow state health agency

WebThe Oklahoma House of Representatives recently passed Senate Bill 131, which would greatly increase the size and scope of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.The bill is …

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What are the leading causes of death in Oklahoma

WebDr. Paiva said that North Carolina has tested widely, revealing approximately 13 percent of the general population has been exposed to coronavirus. "If you extend that to …

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Oklahoma’s highly profitable nonprofit hospitals

WebThis is in keeping with data gleaned from examining IRS financial reports of Oklahoma’s nonprofit hospitals. Four of Oklahoma’s top 10 largest public charities are …

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Why we pay too much for health care

WebThat’s how much the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City charged Sherry Young, a retired librarian from Lawton. Indeed, Young’s total bill was $115,527 (including the screws) for …

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Due to Medicaid expansion, many rural hospitals face closure

WebThe report said Oklahoma has 22 rural hospitals vulnerable to closure. The Chartis Center estimated a larger percentage of Oklahoma rural hospitals are vulnerable …

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Putting an end to surprise medical bills in Oklahoma

WebWe all know someone who has been price-gouged with a surprise medical bill. Carolyn Coburn, widow of former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, recently made headlines …

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Put tort reform in the Oklahoma Constitution

WebBenjamin Lepak (J.D., University of Notre Dame) is executive director of the State Chamber Research Foundation. He has practiced law in both the public and …

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Walmart dives into the primary-care market

WebAs a retail giant, Walmart is uniquely situated to provide care in areas with lower patient volume and potentially lower profit margins. The retail chain’s dive into the …

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Oklahoma government funds controversial sex-ed curriculum

WebThe Oklahoma State Department of Health lists the “Making a Difference!” program as one the agency offers “to schools and youth-serving organizations in …

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Oklahomans’ medical debt points up the need for price transparency

WebAn analysis from Oklahoma Watch in 2019 “found that dozens of hospitals across the state have filed at least 22,250 lawsuits against their former patients over …

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State colleges play role in nursing shortage, regent says

WebA September 2020 report by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education showed the average salary paid to full-time faculty in 2019-2020 at the …

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As OU touts ‘gender-affirming’ care, ex-transgenders warn against it

WebOklahoma Lawmakers Protecting Kids. To push back against hormonal and surgical treatment in children, lawmakers nationwide have proposed approximately 114 …

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Many Oklahoma hospitals not compliant with price transparency law

WebAn analysis of Oklahoma hospitals found less than half of hospitals are compliant with new federal price transparency rules. As of January 1, 2021, hospitals must provide price …

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