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Building a Stronger Health Care System

For many Oklahoma families, access to quality health care is one of the most important issues we face. Whether it’s finding a family doctor close to home, receiving emergency care after an accident or helping a loved one navigate a serious illness, Oklahomans deserve a health care system that puts patients first.

Oklahoma · 07-16
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Iowa Tribe claims health care sovereignty from IHS

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma entered the Indian Health Service’s Tribal Self-Governance Program this month, announcing it now has more direct oversight of its healthcare.

Oklahoma · 07-15

KOSU

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Gov. Kevin Stitt appoints Oklahoma CFO to head state Medicaid agency

The state Medicaid agency's current director, Clay Bullard, notified Stitt's office he will return to the private sector. He joined the Health Care Authority in October 2025.

Oklahoma · 07-16

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Oklahoma Medicaid agency director resigns after 9 months

The director of the state agency that administers Medicaid is stepping down after nine months. Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Wednesday, July 15, that Clay Bullard is resigning as director of the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority to return to the private sector. Stitt had appointed Bullard to the post in October. OHCA programs fund medical care for one in four Oklahomans. About half of those people are children. The governor's office did not respond to a request for comment about Bullard's resignation and future plans. More: Hospitals ask for clarity amid surprise Medicaid payment funding cut Stitt said he was tapping Aaron Morris, the state's chief financial officer, to serve as the interim director of the agency. The governor said in a statement that Morris is a "steady leader through any challenge." Morris has more than 20 years of financial experience in the public sector, including as the former chief financial officer of OHCA. “As CFO of the state, he has worked carefully to protect our state’s savings, navigate complicated budget issues and assist agencies to increase accountability and transparency," Stitt said. "He is a trusted member of my team, and I am grateful that he has agreed to step into the

Oklahoma · 07-15

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[Updated] Mirabelle Care Wins Early Victory in Legal Fight for Survival Against Oklahoma Medicaid

(Editor’s note — July 16, 2026): After publication, Mirabelle Care filed for and obtained an injunction in state court to have Medicaid payments resume while it works through its complaint against the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. This article has been updated to reflect those changes. Autism therapy provider...

Oklahoma · 07-15

Oklahoma Voice

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State CFO tapped to run Oklahoma Health Care Authority

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s CFO will lead the state’s Health Care Authority after the current director said he would be stepping down after less than a year in the role.  Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday announced he had appointed Aaron Morris, the chief financial officer for the state of Oklahoma, to be the interim director […]

Oklahoma · 07-15

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Autism therapy provider faces closures due to state funding suspension and investigation into former owner

An autism therapy provider says they may have to close their doors at the end of the month after the Oklahoma Health Care Authority stopped their SoonerCare payments pending an investigation into the company's former owner.

Oklahoma · 07-13

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Oklahoma Medicaid Funding Cuts Raise Fears For Rural Hospitals And Patient Care

Oklahoma Medicaid Funding Cuts Raise Fears For Rural Hospitals And Patient Care. Oklahoma Medicaid funding cuts could threaten access to health care across the state, with physicians warning that rural hospitals, children and low-income families may face the greatest consequences. The Oklahoma State Medical Association says approximately 14,000 children have already lost health coverage, while deeper reductions affecting SoonerCare and SoonerSelect are expected to be felt beginning in 2027.

Oklahoma · 07-13

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After years of black dust complaints, Oklahoma cites Continental Carbon for 81 alleged violations

First published by https://www.readfrontier.org on July 8, 2026. Regulators say the Ponca City carbon black plant failed to meet pollution limits, missed required equipment testing and violated a 2015 federal agreement to improve air quality. After years of complaints about black dust near Continental Carbon’s Ponca City plant, Oklahoma environmental...

Ponca City, OK · 07-12

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$44 million settlement reached in Oklahoma’s poultry waste lawsuit

OKLAHOMA - Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a nearly $44 million settlement resolving the state’s lawsuit against six poultry companies over poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. The state sued Tyson Foods, Cargill, George’s, Peterson Farms, Cal-Maine and Simmons Foods in 2005. A federal judge found...

Oklahoma · 07-13

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Oklahoma reaches $44 million settlement in poultry waste lawsuit

OKLAHOMA - Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a nearly $44 million settlement resolving the state’s lawsuit against six poultry companies over poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. The state sued Tyson Foods, Cargill, George’s, Peterson Farms, Cal-Maine and Simmons Foods in 2005. A federal judge found...

Oklahoma · 07-13

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Medicaid cuts could further strain rural health care in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma State Medical Association is raising concerns about the long-term impact of Medicaid funding reductions, saying cuts to health care programs could threaten access to care across the state, particularly in rural communities. Association leaders say thousands of children have already lost coverage and warn deeper...

Oklahoma · 07-12

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After years of black dust complaints, Oklahoma cites Continental Carbon for 81 alleged violations

After years of complaints about black dust near Continental Carbon’s Ponca City plant, Oklahoma environmental regulators have for the first time accused the company of violating a 2015 agreement to reduce pollution from the facility. Continental Carbon, a Houston-based company, manufactures carbon black, a fine, black powder used in...

Ponca City, OK · 07-08

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Medicaid reversal raises many questions

Oklahoma's Medicaid program, known as SoonerCare, is once again at the center of a political battle after state lawmakers approved measures that could reverse parts of the voter-approved Medicaid expansion and return control of the program to the Legislature. The proposed changes have sparked concern among rural communities, including Marshall County, where many residents depend on Medicaid coverage for health care access.

Oklahoma · 07-09

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Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma donates $100,000 to strengthen maternal health and family well-being

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), today announced a total of $100,000 in funding for two community-based organizations working to advance maternal health and family-focused programs across the state. As Oklahoma continues to face significant maternal and infant health disparities, this funding supports efforts to improve outcomes for women and families.

Oklahoma · 07-09

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Oklahoma Hands Off Key Mental Health Services To Private Providers

Oklahoma is turning over big pieces of its front-line mental health work to private providers, shifting crisis care, outpatient treatment and peer-support services in roughly 22 counties out of direct state control. The move is framed as a way to stabilize community behavioral health services for the long haul, while the state hangs on to responsibility for hospitals and forensic programs.

Oklahoma · 07-08

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CMH community health worker named state finalist for Child Advocacy Award

What started as a simple effort to fill gaps in assistance programs has grown into a valuable community resource for families across western Oklahoma. Maci Shoemaker, a community health worker at Cordell Memorial Hospital, has created the Community Care Closet, a resource stocked with everyday essentials for rural families in need. Her dedication to serving local communities has earned her a spot among six finalists for the Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award for Child Advocacy.

Oklahoma · 07-08

KOSU

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Oklahoma hospitals seek funding clarity amid projected Medicaid payment shift

Hospital leaders are asking for facility-specific projections amid predicted changes to supplemental hospital payment programs, arguing the funding differences will affect individual hospitals differently.

Oklahoma · 07-07

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GRAND Mental Health expands services to 12 northwest and central Oklahoma counties

GRAND Mental Health has been selected to expand its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) services into 12 additional counties in northwest and central Oklahoma, increasing its service area to 25 counties statewide. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services selected GRAND Mental Health through a competitive...

Oklahoma · 07-08

Oklahoma Voice

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Some state behavioral healthcare operations to shift to private Oklahoma providers

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a bid to strengthen care, an Oklahoma agency plans to shift to a privatized model for many of its behavioral and mental health services in some areas of the state. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services announced it has awarded one-year contracts to four private providers to […]

Oklahoma · 07-08