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‘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.

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.

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.

Federal Mandate Requires Hospitals To Post Prices Online

not available not available Beginning January 1 hospitals have to post their prices online. The federal mandate is part of Obamacare.

OSDH Announces Rule Changes For Hospitals/Ambulatory Surgical Centers

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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

Federal Mandate Requires Hospitals To Post Prices Online

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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OKC Memorial Marathon: 5K winners cross the finish line

OKC Memorial Marathon: 5K winners cross the finish line

WATCH: Memorial Marathon runners pass through OKC's Gorilla Hill

WATCH: Memorial Marathon runners pass through OKC's Gorilla Hill

OKC Marathon: Sunday's winners, heartfelt moments, fun along the course

OKC Marathon: Sunday's winners, heartfelt moments, fun along the course

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OKC Memorial Marathon: 5K winners cross the finish line

WATCH: Memorial Marathon runners pass through OKC's Gorilla Hill

OKC Marathon: Sunday's winners, heartfelt moments, fun along the course

Rep. Bice hands out medals at OKC Memorial Marathon, celebrates runners

Women's OKC Memorial Marathon winner crosses finish line

OKC Marathon: WATCH LIVE as runners cross the finish line