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OHCA Says Data Shows Promise Amid SoonerSelect Transition

Cameron Joiner At the beginning of April the OHCA transitioned Medicaid members to SoonerSelect, where members had a choice of three health plans from private insurance companies. Now the OHCA says members are already reaping the benefits.

'Growing Pains': Providers, Members Adjust To Changes Under SoonerSelect Managed Medicaid

Cameron Joiner On April 1st, SoonerSelect transitioned Medicaid recipients in Oklahoma from SoonerCare to one of three third-party health plans: Aetna BetterHealth, Humana Healthy Horizons and Oklahoma Complete Health.

'A Breakdown In Communication:' SoonerSelect Managed Care Program Meets Mixed Reviews

News 9 SoonerSelect launched just over a week ago, and the response is mixed. The program changes the way Medicaid is administered through SoonerCare.

'Should Not Be The Case:' SoonerCare Member Treatment Cancelled Amid Transition To SoonerSelect

News 9 SoonerCare rolled out a new managed care program called Sooner Select. The transition to SoonerSelect was supposed to be seamless, but several providers and members were confused amid the transition.

How Would The Potential Government Shutdown Impact Oklahomans?

Cameron Joiner The general consensus across the board right now is that time will tell. But it all hinges on whether or not Congress can come to an agreement by Sunday.

State Healthcare Authority Approves HIE Rules With Clarifications For Mental Health Services

Cameron Joiner The Oklahoma Healthcare Authority officially voted and approved the rules for the Health Information Exchange (HIE), requiring providers to upload and share consenting patient records in a statewide online database.

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Oklahoma Medicaid Members At Risk Of Losing Coverage When Federal COVID Aid Expires

Jordan Ryan 200,000 Oklahomans could lose their Medicaid coverage when federal COVID-19 funding expires.

Oklahoma Medicaid Members At Risk Of Losing Coverage When Federal COVID Aid Expires

Jordan Ryan 200,000 Oklahomans could lose their Medicaid coverage when federal COVID-19 funding expires.

The Hot Seat: Medicaid Managed Care Vs. Medicaid Expansion

News 9 OHCA Communications Chief Melissa Richey joins News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell to discuss the difference between Medicaid Managed Care and Medicaid Expansion.

The Hot Seat: Medicaid Managed Care Vs. Medicaid Expansion

News 9 OHCA Communications Chief Melissa Richey joins News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell to discuss the difference between Medicaid Managed Care and Medicaid Expansion.

Oklahoma Turns To Out-Of-State Firm For Medicaid Program Plan

Shannon Rousseau The state of Oklahoma is turning to an out-of-state consulting firm to come up with a Medicaid program.

Oklahoma Turns To Out-Of-State Firm For Medicaid Program Plan

Shannon Rousseau The state of Oklahoma is turning to an out-of-state consulting firm to come up with a Medicaid program.

OHCA To Start Calls To Update Member Information

Grant Hermes Healthcare Authority officials said they'll begin making phone calls to Soonercare recipients as a part of the efforts to clean up the healthcare plan’s rolls. The Governor asked the OHCA to clean up the Soonercare rolls and to make sure patients ha

OHCA To Start Calls To Update Member Information

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Changes To State Healthcare Could Affect Thousands

Grant Hermes Changes are on the way for Medicaid in Oklahoma, despite criticism and warnings from experts around the country who say new state policies and proposals could force thousands of Oklahoma families off coverage.

Changes To State Healthcare Could Affect Thousands

Oklahoma's SoonerCare Starting Refund Program For Failed Medications

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As healthcare costs continue to rise Oklahoma will soon become the first state allowed to negotiate with drug-makers if their medicine doesn't work.

Oklahoma's SoonerCare Starting Refund Program For Failed Medications

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As healthcare costs continue to rise Oklahoma will soon become the first state allowed to negotiate with drug-makers if their medicine doesn't work.

Oklahoma Health Care Authority Cancels SoonerCare Provider Cuts

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The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) board met in special session on Dec. 29 and voted to reverse provider rate reductions which were approved on Dec. 1 and scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1.

Oklahoma Health Care Authority Cancels SoonerCare Provider Cuts

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The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) board met in special session on Dec. 29 and voted to reverse provider rate reductions which were approved on Dec. 1 and scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1.

State Senate Approves $17.7M Funding To Prevent OHCA Rate Cuts

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The Senate approved $17.7 million in funding for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to prevent provider rate cuts, according to a release issued Wednesday.

State Senate Approves $17.7M Funding To Prevent OHCA Rate Cuts

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The Senate approved $17.7 million in funding for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to prevent provider rate cuts, according to a release issued Wednesday.

Oklahoma Health Care Authority Delays And Reduces Planned Cuts

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The Oklahoma Health Care Authority has announced it will delay planned cuts to providers and nursing homes, and those cuts will be smaller than initially expected. The budget crisis has already left its mark, however. This is just the latest round of cuts for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which operates SoonerCare.

Oklahoma Health Care Authority Delays And Reduces Planned Cuts

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SoonerCare Provides Vital Care To Oklahoma Children

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More than 600,000 Oklahoma children rely on SoonerCare, the state's Medicaid. In fact, it was a lifeline for one Oklahoma family. "Everybody she meets, she has to make them smile," said Tiffany Funk. On the outside, Tiffany Funk's four-year-old daughter Lily is all smiles, but on the inside, she's struggling. "Whenever she was born, we had no idea," said Jessie Funk, Lily's dad. Six hours after their daughter was born, Jessie and Tiffany found out Lily only had...