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Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

MaKayla Glenn The Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act, named after a woman who died alone in the hospital during COVID-19, passed the Oklahoma House on Tuesday with 84 votes in favor and 10 against. The bill, authored by Rep. Emily Gise, aims to ensure patients are informed, treated with dignity, and have a voice in their medical care.

Oklahoma Man Frustrated After Hospital Patient Protection Bill Fails To Pass

Kaitlyn Deggs The bill has a hospital patients’ bill of rights that includes the right to have family members there, the right to have medical procedures explained in a way that’s easy to understand, and the right to get enough information before consenting to a procedure.

‘They're On The Ropes’: National Report Shows 22 Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Risk Closure

Jordan Fremstad More than two dozen rural hospitals in Oklahoma are at risk of closing, according to the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Works To Protect Hospitals From Looming Funding Cut

Alex Cameron A member of Oklahoma's congressional delegation is helping lead an effort to spare hospitals in Oklahoma and across the country from a looming funding cut that could cause significant financial hardship.

Mitchell Talks: Health Watch Oklahoma (August 16 / COVID-19 & Nurses, Hospitals)

News 9 Scott Mitchell and his panel of Oklahoma doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19's Delta variant. Special guest is Patti Davis, President of the Oklahoma Hospital Association.

Oklahoma Hospital Association Addresses Chance For Holiday Surge In COVID Cases

News 9 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma are at an all-time high and many people gathered this week for Thanksgiving. The President of the Oklahoma Hospital Association Patti Davis joined News 9 to talk about how hospitals are handling the rising numbers and if they are prepared for another surge.

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Gov. Stitt, State Health Leaders Provide Update On Hospital Capacity, Surge Plan

News 9 Gov. Kevin Stitt, the state commissioner of health and hospital executives will update Oklahomans on COVID-19 hospital capacity and the revised surge plan Tuesday afternoon.

Gov. Stitt, State Health Leaders Provide Update On Hospital Capacity, Surge Plan

News 9 Gov. Kevin Stitt, the state commissioner of health and hospital executives will update Oklahomans on COVID-19 hospital capacity and the revised surge plan Tuesday afternoon.

State Superintendent Hofmeister Asks Schools To Donate Medical Supplies

David Prock State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister is asking school leaders across the state to help hospitals and nursing homes by donating needed items like hand sanitizer, masks, and disinfecting wipes.

State Superintendent Hofmeister Asks Schools To Donate Medical Supplies

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) have announced new standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers regarding updates to building requirements that meet current national guidelines and Medicare and Medicaid safety codes.

OSDH Announces Rule Changes For Hospitals/Ambulatory Surgical Centers

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Health Care Groups Urge Lawmakers To Pass A Tobacco Tax Increase

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Health care professionals spent the day at the Capitol and lobbied lawmakers to increase the tax on tobacco.

Health Care Groups Urge Lawmakers To Pass A Tobacco Tax Increase

Aaron Brilbeck

Health care professionals spent the day at the Capitol and lobbied lawmakers to increase the tax on tobacco.

192,000 Oklahomans Get Health Insurance Through Affordable Care Act

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Congress is moving full speed ahead to try and repeal Obamacare before President-elect Donald Trump is even inaugurated.

192,000 Oklahomans Get Health Insurance Through Affordable Care Act

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Congress is moving full speed ahead to try and repeal Obamacare before President-elect Donald Trump is even inaugurated.

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Could More Tobacco Tax Help Fund OK Hospitals?

News 9 The Oklahoma budget crisis is affecting more than our education system, it's also hurting hospitals. So far, seven have filed for bankruptcy and two have closed. But could another tax on cigarettes help? Several people in the healthcare industry believe a proposed cigarette tax could help fund hospitals. The state has cut 14 percent of Medicaid funding in the past two years. And coming up this summer, the state could cut another 25 percent. One hospital in T...

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Edmond Public Schools announces new superintendent: Dr. Josh Delich

Addie Crawford The Marissa Murrow Act, named after the 19-year-old student killed by a drunk driver in 2020, passed through the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Learn more about the bill's background and how lawmakers say it will prevent future deaths.

Marissa Murrow Act, aiming to prevent impaired driving, passes through Oklahoma House

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Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

Oklahoma Man Frustrated After Hospital Patient Protection Bill Fails To Pass

‘They're On The Ropes’: National Report Shows 22 Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Risk Closure

Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Works To Protect Hospitals From Looming Funding Cut

Mitchell Talks: Health Watch Oklahoma (August 16 / COVID-19 & Nurses, Hospitals)

Oklahoma Hospital Association Addresses Chance For Holiday Surge In COVID Cases

Gov. Stitt, State Health Leaders Provide Update On Hospital Capacity, Surge Plan

Gov. Stitt, State Health Leaders Provide Update On Hospital Capacity, Surge Plan

State Superintendent Hofmeister Asks Schools To Donate Medical Supplies

State Superintendent Hofmeister Asks Schools To Donate Medical Supplies

Federal Mandate Requires Hospitals To Post Prices Online

Federal Mandate Requires Hospitals To Post Prices Online

OSDH Announces Rule Changes For Hospitals/Ambulatory Surgical Centers

OSDH Announces Rule Changes For Hospitals/Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Health Care Groups Urge Lawmakers To Pass A Tobacco Tax Increase

Health Care Groups Urge Lawmakers To Pass A Tobacco Tax Increase

192,000 Oklahomans Get Health Insurance Through Affordable Care Act

192,000 Oklahomans Get Health Insurance Through Affordable Care Act

Could More Tobacco Tax Help Fund OK Hospitals?

Could More Tobacco Tax Help Fund OK Hospitals?

OK Hospital Association Introduces New Health Care Coverage Initiative

OK Hospital Association Introduces New Health Care Coverage Initiative

Mercy Hospital Using Tele-Medicine To Treat Patients

Mercy Hospital Using Tele-Medicine To Treat Patients

Many Oklahoma Hospitals Penalized Under Affordable Care Act

Many Oklahoma Hospitals Penalized Under Affordable Care Act

Woman Calls Norman Regional ER Conditions 'Disgusting'

Woman Calls Norman Regional ER Conditions 'Disgusting'

Mounting Medical Bills Cause Concern for Uninsured

Mounting Medical Bills Cause Concern for Uninsured

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Edmond Public Schools announces new superintendent: Dr. Josh Delich

Edmond Public Schools announces new superintendent: Dr. Josh Delich

Oklahoma GOP sues to stop open primaries; State Question 836 at center of debate

Oklahoma GOP sues to stop open primaries; State Question 836 at center of debate

Marissa Murrow Act, aiming to prevent impaired driving, passes through Oklahoma House

Marissa Murrow Act, aiming to prevent impaired driving, passes through Oklahoma House

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Edmond Public Schools announces new superintendent: Dr. Josh Delich

Oklahoma GOP sues to stop open primaries; State Question 836 at center of debate

Marissa Murrow Act, aiming to prevent impaired driving, passes through Oklahoma House

Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp

2 homes damaged in NW OKC blaze

Firefighters battle SE OKC apartment fire