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New data shows 44 Oklahoma rural hospitals face closure

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Dozens of Oklahoma’s rural hospitals are at risk of closing. A new report says funding cuts are not the only reason why. Rural areas like Pauls Valley and Stilwell have already seen their hospitals shut down due to funding problems. Experts we spoke with say issues with private insurers may trigger […]

Oklahoma · 1d

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2 Oklahoma Hospital Systems Have Dropped Aetna — and Open Enrollment Is the Window to Fix It

Sandra lives in Tulsa. She has Aetna through her employer, she’s been going to Hillcrest for years, and she just found out — the hard way — that her hospital is no longer in her network. As of November 1, 2026, Hillcrest HealthCare System and Aetna parted ways without a contract. If Sandra needs surgery next month, she will pay out-of-network rates unless she acts right now.

Tulsa, OK · 1d
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Time is ticking as officials warn about new Medicaid rules

Oklahomans have a tight window to demonstrate compliance for Medicaid ahead of the January rule change deadline.

Oklahoma · 13h

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New Oklahoma Children's OU Health center to expand pediatric behavioral healthcare in state

Oklahoma's first comprehensive pediatric behavioral health center integrated with a children's hospital is expected to begin serving patients in December.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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INTEGRIS HEALTH Becomes Part of Risant Health

Transformative vision to improve health outcomes by expanding access to. INTEGRIS Health and Risant Health have signed a definitive agreement for INTEGRIS Health to become part of Risant Health, pending regulatory approvals. Risant Health is a nonprofit, charitable organization created to bring together like-minded organizations, increase more affordable access to value-based care, and raise the bar for approaches that bring the best health outcomes.

Oklahoma · 2d

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OU Health celebrates new pediatric behavioral health center

OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Oklahoma Children’s OU Health celebrated the grand opening of its new pediatric behavioral health center Wednesday, expanding the state’s capacity to care for children while creating training opportunities for future health professionals. The center is expected to begin serving patients in December. OU...

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d

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New mobile screening bus brings lung cancer detection to rural Oklahoma

New mobile screening bus brings lung cancer detection to rural Oklahoma. Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States, and rates of new cases are higher in Oklahoma than the national average. A new lung cancer screening bus is visiting rural parts of the state in an effort...

Oklahoma · 1d

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UnitedHealthcare and Humana are pulling Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 from counties in Idaho, Colorado, Oklahoma and California, with a Dec. 7 deadline

UnitedHealthcare is pulling its Medicare Advantage plans out of counties in Idaho, Colorado, Oklahoma and California for 2027, and Humana is leaving two Colorado counties. That is the picture in a MoneyGeek analysis of the federal plan listings for next year, updated Oct. 27. People in those counties who now have a plan have until […]

Oklahoma · 5d

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Oklahoma doctor shares what to know about treating hospice patients

Dr. Lacey Anderson says that for patients on hospice, the focus is on quality of life rather than extending their lives. Anderson says people should stop any medication that might cause side effects like nausea or vomiting and consider stopping any medication that won’t extend their lives. Medication changes can be a joint decision between the patient, family, doctor and hospice nurses.

Oklahoma · 3d

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Aetna patients face changes to Hillcrest healthcare coverage

TULSA, Okla. — Hillcrest Healthcare System is no longer within the Aetna network as of Sunday, November 1. Hillcrest, its facilities and employed providers are no longer available to patients who have Aetna insurance plans. However, emergency services will be covered at in-network benefit levels. According to Hillcrest, this...

Oklahoma · 3d

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Aetna patients face changes to Hillcrest healthcare coverage

TULSA, Okla. — Hillcrest Healthcare System is no longer within the Aetna network as of Sunday, November 1. Hillcrest, its facilities and employed providers are no longer available to patients who have Aetna insurance plans. However, emergency services will be covered at in-network benefit levels. According to Hillcrest, this...

Oklahoma · 3d

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900-plus Oklahoma pharmacies to share $2.1 million

OKLAHOMA CITY — More than 900 Oklahoma pharmacies will share $2.1 million from a 2022 settlement with CVS Caremark over fees the state says were improperly charged for processing prescription claims. Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready announced the distribution Friday, Oct. 30. The payments are...

Oklahoma · 4d

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Oklahoma Medicaid agency to host public hearing on rules implementing ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority will hold a public hearing at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, to discuss proposed permanent rules on Medicaid work requirements, coverage of gender-affirming care and increased eligibility redeterminations. The public hearing will be held in the Charles Ed McFall Board Room at the state Medicaid...

Oklahoma · 7d

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OU Health welcomes group of Ukrainian surgeons for month-long educational program

OKLAHOMA - OU Health welcomed 10 Ukrainian surgeons as part of Operation Ukraine, a month-long surgical education program in the state. The program is led by OU Health in collaboration with the University of Oklahoma and the OU College of Medicine. Operation Ukraine is providing specialized burn care training for...

Norman, OK · 5d

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Drummond, Mulready announce $2.1 million in settlement funds coming to Oklahoma pharmacies

OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 30, 2026) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready today announced that more than $2.1 million will be distributed to Oklahoma pharmacies as part of a joint effort to protect pharmacies and ensure pharmacy benefit managers comply with state law. The funds come from a settlement with CVS Caremark.

Oklahoma · 6d

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$2.1 million to be distributed to Oklahoma pharmacies in settlement

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — State leaders announced more than $2.1 million will be distributed to Oklahoma pharmacies after CVS Caremark improperly assessed transaction fees. “Pharmacies are essential to the health and well-being of Oklahoma communities, particularly in rural areas,” Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said. “My office is committed to getting these funds to the pharmacies that were improperly charged, and we will continue holding PBMs accountable when they violate Oklahoma law. I appreciate the Insurance Department’s cooperation in this effort.”

Oklahoma · 6d

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Oklahoma Medicaid agency to host public hearing on rules implementing 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority will hold a public hearing at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, to discuss proposed permanent rules on Medicaid work requirements and increased eligibility redeterminations.

Oklahoma · 6d

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Geisinger’s Parent Organization Plans Third Hospital Acquisition

DANVILLE — Geisinger’s parent organization, Risant Health, is expanding again, and as we hear from Mark Lawrence, they plan to acquire Oklahoma’s largest nonprofit hospital system. INTEGRIS Health has signed an agreement to join Risant, pending regulatory approval. The deal would make INTEGRIS the third hospital system...

Oklahoma · 7d

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Oklahoma Oil Pollution Investigation Questions State Enforcement

Oklahoma Oil Pollution Investigation Raises Questions About State Enforcement of Wastewater Violations. A new Oklahoma oil pollution investigation has raised questions about how state regulators responded to years of reported wastewater problems involving Citation Oil & Gas in southern Oklahoma. Published October 27 by ProPublica and The Frontier, the investigation found the company was named in more than 1,000 state incident reports and other alleged rule violations over the past decade. Despite repeated complaints and recommendations from regulatory staff, the journalists found no record of a completed state enforcement case or fine against the company.

Oklahoma · 8d